The following is an excerpt from the March 9 issue of . Ray Hull, professor of communication sciences and disorders in audiology/neurosciences, discusses how an atmosphere of communication can make or break a work environment. (Subscription may be required to view full story.)
Much of what we do in our day-to-day interactions with employees and others in a business, educational or religious organization involves communication in one form or another.
But interpersonal communication goes much beyond simply talking. Interpersonal communication includes the creation of an 鈥渁tmosphere鈥� of communication that results in a positive and constructive work environment. It creates a positive environment for productivity and creativity.
And, the better we are in creating that environment, the more successful we and our organization will become.
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