Effective Communication Cycle

All communications involve at least the following:

• Sender (the person delivering the message)

• Message (the information that needs to be shared)

• Receiver (the person the sender is communicating with)

• Feedback (effectiveness of message)

The cycle begins with the Sender:

• State one idea at a time

• State ideas simply

• Know your audience

• Explain when appropriate

• Repeat if appropriate

• Encourage feedback

Consider these tips for a good message:

• Speak/write clearly

• Use correct terminology

• Use appropriate vocal rone and volume

• Consider audience

• Engage the reader

• Proof read your message

The incoming message requires the following steps:

• Interpret the sender's message

• Verbal and nonverbal

• Influenced by their experiences, attitudes, knowledge, skills, perceptions, and culture

Finally the Feedback:

• Feedback is the final link in the chain

• Receiver responds in some way and signals that response to the sender

• Spoken comment, a long sigh, a written message, a smile