Effective Communications (7 C'S)

Effective Communications (7 Cs)
The seven Cs
When We talk about Effective Communication
one thing that comes in mind, what are the basic principles of effective communication . These principles tells us how your message can becomes effective for your target group, These principles also tell about style and importance of the message. These principles commonly known as 7 Cs of effective communication.
Seven Cs of Effective Communication

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.
Completeness Conciseness Consideration Concreteness Clarity Courtesy Correctness
1) Completeness
Message Receiver- either listener or reader, desire
complete information to their question. e.g. suppose you are working with multinational company who is engaging with engineering goods , like A.C. Now let say one of your major customer wants some technical information regarding thermostat (because he wants to convey the same to the end users ). In this case you have to provide him complete information in a short span of time. If possible, provide him some extra information which he does not know,. In this way you can maintain a good business relation with him, otherwise he may switch to an other company.
Five Ws
One way to make your message complete is to answer the

five Ws. WHO? WHAT? WHEN? WHERE? WHY? The five question method is useful when you write requests, announcements, or other informative messages. For instance, to order (request) merchandise, make clear WHAT you want, WHEN u need it, WHERE it is to be sent.
2) Conciseness
Conciseness means convey the message
by using fewest words. Conciseness is the prerequisite to effective business communication. As you know that all businessmen have very short time . Hence a concise message save the time and expenses for both the parties.
How To achieve the conciseness ?

For achieving the conciseness you have to consider the following. 1.Avoid wordy expression 2.Include only relevant material 3.Avoid unnecessary repetition.
Avoid Wordy Expression

E.g. Wordy:- at this time.
Instead of at this time you can just use only a concise word:- NOW , Always try to use To the point Approach in business scenario perspective.
Include only relevant information

Always try to provide only relevant information to the
receiver of the message. Lets say one of your customer requested

for clients of the company in reply you should provide simply list of clients at the panel of your company. No need to provide detailed business information about client at all.
Observe the following suggestions to Include only relevant
information.

Stick to the purpose of message Delete irrelevant words Avoid long introduction, unnecessary explanation etc. Get to the important point concisely.
3) Consideration
Consideration means To consider the
receivers Interest/Intention. It is very important in effective communication while writing a message you should always keep in mind your target group consideration is very important C among all the seven Cs.
Three specific ways to indicate consideration
i-Focus on you instead of I or We ii-Show audience benefit or interest of the receiver iii-Emphasize positive, pleasant facts. Using you help you, but over use lead a negative reaction.
Always write a message in such a way how audience should be benefited from it. e.g. We attitude I am delighted to announce that we will extend to make shopping more.
You attitude You will be able to shop in the evening with the extended hours. Readers may react positively when benefit are shown to them. Always try to address his/her need and want.
4) Concreteness
It means that message should be specific
instead of general. Misunderstanding of words creates problems for both parties (sender and receiver). when you talk to your client always use facts and figures instead of generic or irrelevant information.
The following guidelines should help you to achieve the Concreteness. i- use specific facts and figures ii-choose image building words e.g General He is very intelligent student of class and stood first in the class.
Concrete Alis GPA in B.Sc Electrical Engineering 2k3-f session was 3.95/4.0, he stood first in his class. Always write on a very solid ground. It should definitely create good image as well.
5) Clarity
Accuracy is the purpose of clarity

In effective business communication the message should be very much clear. So that reader can understand it easily. You should always Choose precise words. Always choose familiar and easy words. Construct effective sentences and paragraphs.
Familiar 1-after 2-home 3-for example 4-pay 5-invoice
Next familiar words subsequent domicile e.g. remuneration

statement for payments
6) Courtesy
Courtesy
Knowing your audience allows you to use statements of
courtesy; be aware of your message receiver. True courtesy involves being aware not only of the perspective of others, but also their feelings. courtesy stems from a sincere you-attitude. it is not merely politeness with mechanical insertions of please and Thank you . Although Appling socially accepted manners is a form of courtesy . rather, it is politeness that grow out respect and concern for others. Courteous communication generate a special tone in their writing and speaking.
How to generate a Courteous Tone ?

The following are suggestions for generating a courteous tone: Be sincerely tactful, thoughtful and appreciative. Use expressions that show respect for the others Choose nondiscriminatory expressions Be sincerely Tactful, Thoughtful and Appreciative Though few people are intentionally abrupt or blunt, these negative traits are common cause of discourtesy. avoid expression like those in the left hand column below; rephrase them as shown in the right-hand column
Tactless, Blunt
Stupid letter; I cant understand
More Tactful
I should understand it, as there is no confusing word in this letter, could you please explain it once again ..? Sometimes my wording is not precise; let me try again
Its your fault, you did not properly read my latest FAX
Thoughtfulness and Appreciation Writers who send cordial, courteous messages of deserved congratulations and appreciation (to a person inside & outside) help to build goodwill. The value of goodwill or public esteem for the firm may be worth thousands of dollars.
7) Correctness
7) Correctness
At the core of correctness is proper grammar, punctuation and spelling. however, message must be perfect grammatically and mechanically . The term correctness, as applied to business messages also mean three characteristics o Use the right level of language o Check the accuracy of figures, facts and words o Maintain acceptable writing mechanics
Use the right Level of Language

we suggest that there are three level of language 1. formal 2. informal 3. substandard. Take a quick guess: what kind of writing is associated with each level? What is the style of each?
Formal and Informal Words

Formal writing is often associated with scholarly writing: doctoral dissertations, scholarly, legal documents, toplevel government agreements and other material where formality is demanded. Informal writing is more characteristic of business writing. Here you use words that are short, well-known and conversational as in this comparison list: More Formal less formal Participate Join Endeavor try Ascertain find out Utilize use Interrogate question
Substandard Language
Avoid substandard language. Using correct words, incorrect grammar, faulty pronunciation all suggest as inability to use good English. Some examples follow: Substandard More Acceptable Aint isnt,arent Cant hardly can hardly Aim to proving aim to prove Desirous to desirous of Stoled stolen
Facts and Figures Accuracy

Check Accuracy of Facts, Figures and words It is impossible to convey meaning precisely, through words, from the head of the sender to a receiver. Our goal is to be as precise as possible, which means checking and double-checking and double-checking to ensure that the figures, facts and words you use are correct. A good check of your data is to have another person read and comment on the validity of the material Figures and facts Verify your statistical data Double-check your totals Avoid guessing at laws that have an impact on you, the sender and your Have someone else read your message if the topic involves data. Determine whether a fact has changed over time
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Seven Cs of Effective Communication

Completeness Conciseness Consideration Concreteness Clarity Courtesy Correctness

How To achieve the conciseness ?

Avoid Wordy Expression

Include only relevant information

receiver of the message. Lets say one of your customer requested

Observe the following suggestions to Include only relevant

Three specific ways to indicate consideration

Accuracy is the purpose of clarity

Familiar 1-after 2-home 3-for example 4-pay 5-invoice

Next familiar words subsequent domicile e.g. remuneration

How to generate a Courteous Tone ?

Use the right Level of Language

Formal and Informal Words

Facts and Figures Accuracy

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