Effective Communication As A Foundation For Planning

Communication is significant for Soldiers and leaders in the military so as to perform the basic functions of leadership, i.e., Planning, Organizing, and Leading. Good communication helps leaders perform their duties and holds themselves and their Soldiers accountable for their responsibilities and actions or inaction. Effective communication serves as a foundation for planning. All the essential information must flow to the leaders who in-turn must communicate the plans so as to implement them. Organizing also requires effective communication with others about their job task. Similarly leaders must communicate effectively with their subordinates so as to achieve the unit’s goals. ADP 6-22 view on communication is â€Å"Competent leadership†¦show more content†¦Communication makes a significant impact on the moral and command climate within the unit. A good command climate will encourage the unit to be open and want to contribute to the success of the unit. When relationships built, less anxiety, and moral up the unit become more cohesive. Effective communication is a part and parcel of any successful organization. A communication should be free from barriers so as to be effective. Communication is a two way process where the message sent by the sender should be interpreted in the same terms by the recipient. The characteristics of effective communication are as follows: 1. Clarity of Purpose: The message to be delivered must be clear in the mind of sender. The person to whom it is targeted and the aim of the message should be clear in the mind of the sender. 2. Completeness: The message delivered should not be incomplete. It should be supported by facts and observations. It should be well planned and organized. No assumptions should be made by the receiver. 3. Conciseness: The message should be concise. It should not include any unnecessary details. It should be short and complete. 4. Feedback: Whether the message sent by the sender is understood in same terms by the receiver or not can be judged by the feedback received. The feedback should be timely and in personal. It should be specific rather than general. 5. Empathy: Empathy with the listeners is