How To Approach Effective Communication.

Effective and concise communication in the workplace is most important when developing professional relationships and outcomes. The skills necessary to institute such practices and expectation require vision on the part of the leader. This is what makes the leadership role in organizational development crucial. As Gary Fenstertnacher (1990) states, “Education is not something we do to people; education is something people do for themselves – assisted we hope by the efforts of teachers” (p. 759). The first step in meeting the needs of learners is to understand how they learn — to recognize that organization, searching for detailed information, problem solving, and risk taking are not natural learning behaviors for all students. The next is to have students understand how they can make their unique learning patterns work for them.

            As an administrator in a public school setting it is necessary to understand the psychology behind all learning and leadership practices. If there is no understanding of the individual’s learning process it will matter less how exact the implementation plan is developed. In short, there will be no favorable outcomes. The science of teaching and learning is connected to all that is managed in an educational setting. The relationships that foster great outcomes are vested in the manner of communication and the platform used convey program expectations.

            In a revisit of how I communicate I have determined that I am very thorough within my written communications. Now, this is not always the best for all learners, staff, and stakeholders who I must interact with. Nevertheless, I have noted this fact but I am not yet ready to make a change in my informational delivery method. I choose to communicate in this manner as I a posturing a behavior to remain clear from too many misunderstandings and problematic concerns. Again, this is not always welcomed by all but it is the method that I find is best well documented for further references.

            In organizations is must say that the emergence of effective communications plans, actions, and protocols are very important. Within my current organizations the senior leader has established documents that will better allow for the communication between individuals and departments. The practice is working but it requires the use of communication devices such as: telephones, Ipads, PDAs, e-mails, and e-calendars. Yes, this is a lot but it is a necessity for a productive work environment. As I close, the need for ongoing support towards professional practice begins with understanding and knowing what is expected. In order to do this, you must have a clear and open line of communication. This is the essence of building and maintaining organizational growth.

Resources:

 Book Excerpt: Bolman, L. G., & Deal, T. E. (2008). Reframing organizations: Artistry, choice, and leadership (4th ed.). San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.

Chapter 12, "Organizational Symbols and Culture" (pp. 251–278)
Reframing Organizations: Artistry, Choice, and Leadership (4th ed.) by Bolman, L. G. & Deal, T. E. Copyright 2008 by John Wiley & Sons Inc. Reproduced with permission of John Wiley & Sons Inc. in the format electronic usage via Copyright Clearance Center.

Fenstermacher, G. (1990). “Some Considerations on Teaching as a Moral Profession.” In The Moral Dimensions of Teaching, edited by J. Goodlad, R. Soder, and K. Sirotnik. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass. - See more at: http://www.letmelearn.org/research/articles/ed_leadership/#sthash.llhuceiT.dpuf