What Communication Skills Mean

  • Definition: Communication skills are the tools we use to convey and interpret messages through speech, writing, gestures, and listening.

  • Core Purpose: They ensure that ideas, emotions, and information are understood accurately between individuals or groups.

 Key Elements of Communication Skills

  • Verbal communication: Using words effectively in conversations, presentations, or discussions.

  • Non-verbal communication: Body language, facial expressions, tone of voice, and gestures.

  • Active listening: Paying attention, showing empathy, and responding thoughtfully.

  • Feedback exchange: Giving and receiving constructive feedback to improve understanding.

  • Clarity and empathy: Making messages simple, respectful, and considerate of others’ perspectives.