CNY Homework: Soul of Communication

Neglecting communication and critical thinking has far-reaching and detrimental consequences. From the excerpt from “Critical Thinking: The Soul of Effective Communication” (2014), it was revealed in a white paper published by the Project Management Institute that “US$75 million is at risk for every US$1billion spent on a project due to ineffective communications”. The findings show that effective communication is a crucial deciding factor in successful project management. As I aspire toward taking on a future leadership role within my field of study, it is of paramount importance for me to understand the immense impacts of communication and critical thinking in the workplace and how deeply intertwined both these skills are.

Effective communication is the capacity to convey information to others successfully and efficiently. Critical thinking induces consistent clarity of thought before one communicates. These skills are especially crucial in a typical Singapore workplace where one finds themselves navigating through a melting pot of culture and having to tread carefully around different cultural sensitivities. These skills also aid in enhancing problem-solving, preventing workplace misunderstandings and imparting broader perspectives. Therefore, I firmly believe that effective communication and critical are foundational to the makings of a successful leader.

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