Virtual Communications

Best Practices In Virtual Communications

October 2003 was the creation of Management Information Systems group 026. This creation would initiate many opportunities that required group utilization Communications.

Adopt and Audience Centered Approach- focus on caring about your audience, making every effort to get your message across in a way that is meaningful to others. Learn all that you can about the biases, education, age status and style of your audience. Try to communicate from your audiences' point of view. Thill, Bovйe (2001)

Ethical- Relevant information that is true in every sense and is not deceptive in anyway, and ethical communication would be accurate and sincere. Avoiding languages that manipulate, discriminates or exaggerates. Keeping negative information in front of everyone. Being honest with cohorts and never seeking personal gain by making others look better or worse than they really are. Not allowing personal preferences to influence your perception or perception of others. Act in good faith. Thill, Bovйe (2001)

Foster Open Communication Climate- The quantity and quality of information exchanged. Encourage feedback that will allow others to respond to the ideas and needs of others. Thill, Bovйe (2001)

Efficient Communication- Minimize physical distractions, manage appearance, Overcome emotional barriers, by recognizing the feelings that arise in yourself, try to avoid causing these emotions. Thill, Bovйe (2001)

II Reflection of experienced lessons with Cohort history

Strengths - MIS students are very comfortable with virtual navigation

Time effectiveness

Challenges- OM group not comfortable with virtual communication

Ambiguity of instruction and direction

III Ways