achamila press- H. E. Dr. Lawson Victor Tom
The Kingdom of New Atlantis Continental Ambassador to Africa and Nigeria Ambassador
DIPLOMACY INTERPERSONAL AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Honestly, It took me time and energy to do this research for the improvement of everyone. When Diplomats allow these points to flow in their system of operations, business grows
Interpersonal communication in the workplace plays an important role in employee satisfaction, motivation, collaboration and business success
WHAT IS INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATIONS IN DIPLOMACY
Interpersonal communication is the process of exchanging information, ideas and feelings between two or more people through verbal or non-verbal methods
It often includes face-to-face exchange of information, in a form of voice, facial expressions, body language and gestures. The level of one’s interpersonal communication skills is measured through the effectiveness of transferring messages to others
THE IMPORTANCE OF INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION IN THE DIPLOMATIC CIRCLE
There are many reasons why they are so valued; even though most workplace business is now conducted through online communication channels, it is still necessary to possess verbal skills in order to work effectively with your colleagues and bosses
Therefore, interpersonal skills are crucial for business success. Let’s now take a look into why interpersonal communication is crucial for your career development and productivity in the workplace
1PROBLEM SOLVING
Interpersonal communication skills are necessary because they allow people to discuss problems and weigh the pros and cons of alternatives before coming up with the final solution
For example, brainstorming exercises are situations in which interpersonal communication comes into play as it is very important that everyone feels respected and free to share their voice, ideas and views
2ALIGNMENT WITH BUSINESS GOALS
Poor communication between employers and employees can harm the business in many ways. When managers and leaders are unable to clearly communicate tasks, workers can quickly become frustrated and disconnected with the business goals
Moreover, many employees say that their managers don’t give them clear directions and goals for their work.
3TRUST
Lack of trust and transparency are some of the most common causes of poor workplace communication
Interpersonal communication skills are crucial for improving trust and workplace communication, and all employees, especially business leaders, should therefore improve communication with their employees
4CHANGE MANAGEMENT
Good interpersonal communication is very important during change management efforts within Diplomatic environment
Effective employee communication helps employees better understand the change, align with it and collaboratively work towards implementing the change successfully
5DIPLOMATIC CULTURE
Interpersonal relationships, especially when executed well, are important for Diplomatic culture to thrive
When employees possess good interpersonal communication skills, organizational culture becomes more synergic and positive. With bad interpersonal relationships, on the other hand, negativity, confusion, and conflicts become inevitable
This ultimately ruins the work environment, reduces employee productivity, and adversely affects the Diplomacy’s bottom line
6EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION
Good interpersonal communication drives more employee recognition. When employees have good interpersonal relationships with each other and their managers, they are more likely to recognize each others’ good work and give constructive feedback
7WORKPLACE COMMUNICATION
Diplomats who maintain professionalism, open workplace communication and a positive attitude are more likely to be seen as approachable by their employees
When employees feel like they can speak openly with decision-makers, workplace miscommunication, gossip and rumors are much less likely to happen and it makes the work somehow beautiful.
8PERSONAL RELATIONSHIP
Interpersonal skills are extremely important for creating and maintaining meaningful personal relationships in the workplace
People with good interpersonal communication skills can, therefore, build healthy relationships with their colleagues and work much better as a team
9EFFECTIVE MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP
The ability to foster interpersonal relationships, establish trust and communicate clearly are all crucial skills for an effective leader.
10EMPLOYEE SUCCESS
Good interpersonal communication skills are also necessary for managers to help their employees do their jobs successfully. Leaders need to be able to pass on the right skills to the employees that will enable them to perform their tasks and achieve business goals
Moreover, they should be the ones to teach their employees interpersonal communication skills
11CONFLICTS MANAGEMENT
Conflict is normal in the workplace, and we can’t always expect our employees to resolve conflicts in a calm and timely manner. When conflicts like this arise, interpersonal communication becomes crucial for resolving them
Conflict management cannot happen without effective interpersonal communication. In fact, all conflict management strategies that use communication to soften situations in stressful environments are much more successful
12CAREER IMPROVEMENT
As many employers are looking for workers with good communication skills, continuous improvements of interpersonal communication skills can bring career progressions for many employees
Moreover, in a survey conducted by Workforce Solutions Group, it was revealed that more than 60% of employers say that applicants are not demonstrating sufficient communication and interpersonal skills to be considered for jobs
13CRISIS MANAGEMENT
One of the characteristics of companies that manage crises more successfully, is the ability to drive interpersonal communication within the workplace
When employees are connected and have the ability to collaborate efficiently, it is much easier for organizations to communicate the impact of the crisis on both personal and company-wide levels
Active listening
Teamwork
Responsibility
Dependability
Leadership
Motivation
Flexibility
Patience
Empathy
Conflict resolution
Negotiation
Interpersonal communication is the process of sharing ideas and emotions verbally and nonverbally with another person. It allows us to interact with and understand others in our personal and professional lives. In the workplace, hiring managers often look for employees with strong interpersonal skills who will collaborate and communicate well with their colleagues. Let’s exhibit the habits of interpersonal communication, thanks