The following humorously depicts what happens when a message is passed on by people to people; how important it is to be clear and precise
whilst communicating in the corporate world...
CORPORATE COMMUNICATION???
From: Managing Director
To: Vice President
Tomorrow morning there will be a total eclipse of the sun at nine
o'clock. This is something which we cannot see everyday. So let all
employees line up outside, in their best clothes to watch it. To mark
the occasion of this rare occurrence ,I will personally explain the
phenomenon to them .If it is raining we will not be able to see it
very well and in that case the employees should assemble in the
Canteen.
From : Vice President
To : General Manager
By order of the Managing Director, there will be a total eclipse of
the sun at nine o'clock tomorrow morning. If it is raining we will not
be able to see it in our best clothes, on the site. In this case the
disappearance of the sun will be followed through in the canteen. This
is something we cannot see happening everyday."
From: General Managers
To: Industry Managers
By order of the Managing Director, we shall follow the disappearance
of the sun in our best clothes, in the canteen at nine o' clock
tomorrow morning. The Managing Director will tell us whether it is
going to rain. This is something which we cannot see happen everyday."
From : Industry Managers
To : Location heads
If it is raining in the canteen tomorrow morning, which is something
that we cannot see happen everyday ,the Managing Director in his best
clothes, will disappear at nine o'clock."
From: Location heads
To: Marketing Executives
Tomorrow morning at nine o'clock, the Managing Director will
disappear. It's a pity that we can't see this happen everyday.
So friends, the next time you are communicating, be careful,
Your Communication can Make it or Break it.
Cheerio
Rajat
From India, Pune
101whilst communicating in the corporate world...
CORPORATE COMMUNICATION???
From: Managing Director
To: Vice President
Tomorrow morning there will be a total eclipse of the sun at nine
o'clock. This is something which we cannot see everyday. So let all
employees line up outside, in their best clothes to watch it. To mark
the occasion of this rare occurrence ,I will personally explain the
phenomenon to them .If it is raining we will not be able to see it
very well and in that case the employees should assemble in the
Canteen.
From : Vice President
To : General Manager
By order of the Managing Director, there will be a total eclipse of
the sun at nine o'clock tomorrow morning. If it is raining we will not
be able to see it in our best clothes, on the site. In this case the
disappearance of the sun will be followed through in the canteen. This
is something we cannot see happening everyday."
From: General Managers
To: Industry Managers
By order of the Managing Director, we shall follow the disappearance
of the sun in our best clothes, in the canteen at nine o' clock
tomorrow morning. The Managing Director will tell us whether it is
going to rain. This is something which we cannot see happen everyday."
From : Industry Managers
To : Location heads
If it is raining in the canteen tomorrow morning, which is something
that we cannot see happen everyday ,the Managing Director in his best
clothes, will disappear at nine o'clock."
From: Location heads
To: Marketing Executives
Tomorrow morning at nine o'clock, the Managing Director will
disappear. It's a pity that we can't see this happen everyday.
So friends, the next time you are communicating, be careful,
Your Communication can Make it or Break it.
Cheerio
Rajat
From India, Pune
Dear Colleagues,
In as much as I want to believe that this piece sounds humourous, there are lessons to be learnt there-in:
1. That we need to be clear in our communication
2. Avoid technical jargons where necessary
3. Do not over stretch the reporting channel to avoid distortion of
concepts/ideas along the line
4.We should always reconfirm if the message was clear to the listener.
Thanks.
From Nigeria, Lagos
In as much as I want to believe that this piece sounds humourous, there are lessons to be learnt there-in:
1. That we need to be clear in our communication
2. Avoid technical jargons where necessary
3. Do not over stretch the reporting channel to avoid distortion of
concepts/ideas along the line
4.We should always reconfirm if the message was clear to the listener.
Thanks.
From Nigeria, Lagos
well rajat, u made me laugh my head off on a very sunny afternoon. the message can not be over emphasised any other way.
The lesson is loud and clear.
To all out there, this is amust read because it might have just happened in the last directive you made.
The lesson is loud and clear.
To all out there, this is amust read because it might have just happened in the last directive you made.
:lol: Quite fun to read your article. Hey Rajat, would you have something funny/factual stuff related to HR? If yes, then pls do share with us. Thanks, Nupur
Very amusing. I have had situations like that happen when memos go from one department head to another before being communicated to the employee. There is now a clear communication flow through the Human Resources department at our company, so there is no miscommunication of information.
From United States,
From United States,
Hi Rajat That was really really funny! gave me a gud break. Have a similar one 2 share which will send across soon. Regards Swati
From India, Chennai
From India, Chennai
:lol: Yah, this is really Humourous!!! But I’m afraid to say, we’re making such type of communication several times in our life.
From Malaysia, Ipoh
From Malaysia, Ipoh
Hi Rajat and Ekta, Thanks for that response. Rajat I really enjoy reading ur informative article. Thanks for that value added contribution too. Vijetha Kishore :D
From India, Panipat
From India, Panipat
hi rajat, infact we also played some games in office to see the distortion of communication...when itz verbal.... regards scare_crow
From India, Mumbai
From India, Mumbai
Community Support and Knowledge-base on business, career and organisational prospects and issues - Register and Log In to CiteHR and post your query, download formats and be part of a fostered community of professionals.
Expresspharma-C ommunication Article[1].doc
Communication.p pt