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 every day. 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 every day.
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 every day.
From: Industry Managers
To: Location heads
If it is raining in the canteen tomorrow morning, which is something that we cannot see happen every day, 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 every day. So friends, the next time you are communicating, be careful, Your Communication can Make it or Break it.
Cheerio
Rajat
From India, Pune
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108CORPORATE 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 every day. 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 every day.
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 every day.
From: Industry Managers
To: Location heads
If it is raining in the canteen tomorrow morning, which is something that we cannot see happen every day, 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 every day. So friends, the next time you are communicating, be careful, Your Communication can Make it or Break it.
Cheerio
Rajat
From India, Pune
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Dear Colleagues,
In as much as I want to believe that this piece sounds humorous, there are lessons to be learned therein:
1. That we need to be clear in our communication
2. Avoid technical jargon where necessary
3. Do not overstretch 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
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In as much as I want to believe that this piece sounds humorous, there are lessons to be learned therein:
1. That we need to be clear in our communication
2. Avoid technical jargon where necessary
3. Do not overstretch 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
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Well Rajat, you made me laugh my head off on a very sunny afternoon. The message cannot be overemphasized any other way. The lesson is loud and clear.
To all out there, this is a must-read because it might have just happened in the last directive you made.
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To all out there, this is a must-read because it might have just happened in the last directive you made.
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: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
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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,
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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,
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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
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From India, Chennai
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: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
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From Malaysia, Ipoh
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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
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From India, Mumbai
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Hi friend,
This is the same kind of information I received from my reporting manager regarding a particular meeting and its agenda. This is what is happening most of the time in many organizations.
From India, Madras
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This is the same kind of information I received from my reporting manager regarding a particular meeting and its agenda. This is what is happening most of the time in many organizations.
From India, Madras
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of all the arts known to human mind , communication is the art which supersede all the rest.
From India, Madras
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From India, Madras
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Good :!: This keeps on happening, We have instances where Personnel Policies came out in print as Personnel Policsm, Public Relations with 'l: missing Thanks Rajat for a good laugh KK Nair
From India, Bhopal
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From India, Bhopal
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Hi,
In management courses, the game played is Chinese whispers, but a great lesson to learn. Thanks, Rejat, for the topic. The best way is to have clear channels of communication identified and, as always, keep it crisp and short so that the message is clear and loud.
Best regards,
Anuradha Karthik
From India, New Delhi
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In management courses, the game played is Chinese whispers, but a great lesson to learn. Thanks, Rejat, for the topic. The best way is to have clear channels of communication identified and, as always, keep it crisp and short so that the message is clear and loud.
Best regards,
Anuradha Karthik
From India, New Delhi
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Dear all,
I am glad you liked the same and sharing one more aspect from Bottom - Top Hierarchy.
Have a great day!!
Cheers,
Rajat
Superb Communication
Programmer to Team Leader:
"We can't do this proposed project. It will involve a major design change and no one in our team knows the design of this legacy system. And above that, nobody in our company knows the language in which this application has been written. So even if somebody wants to work on it, they can't. In my personal opinion, the company should never take these types of projects."
Team Leader to Project Manager:
"This project will involve a design change. Currently, we don't have any staff who have experience in this type of work. Also, the language is unfamiliar to us, so we will have to arrange for some training if we take this project. In my personal opinion, we are not ready to take on a project of this nature."
Project Manager to 1st Level Manager:
"This project involves a design change in the system and we don't have much experience in that area. Also, not many people in our company are appropriately trained for it. In my personal opinion, we might be able to do the project but we would need more time than usual to complete it."
1st Level Manager to Senior Level Manager:
"This project involves design re-engineering. We have some people who have worked in this area and others who know the implementation language. So they can train other people. In my personal opinion, we should take this project, but with caution."
Senior Level Manager to CEO:
"This project will demonstrate to the industry our capabilities in remodelling the design of a complete legacy system. We have all the necessary skills and people to execute this project successfully. Some people have already given in-house training in this area to other staff members. In my personal opinion, we should not let this project slip by us under any circumstances."
CEO to Client:
"This is the type of project in which our company specializes. We have executed many projects of the same nature for many large clients. Trust me when I say that we are the most competent firm in the industry for doing this kind of work. It is my personal opinion that we can execute this project successfully and well within the given time frame."
From India, Pune
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I am glad you liked the same and sharing one more aspect from Bottom - Top Hierarchy.
Have a great day!!
Cheers,
Rajat
Superb Communication
Programmer to Team Leader:
"We can't do this proposed project. It will involve a major design change and no one in our team knows the design of this legacy system. And above that, nobody in our company knows the language in which this application has been written. So even if somebody wants to work on it, they can't. In my personal opinion, the company should never take these types of projects."
Team Leader to Project Manager:
"This project will involve a design change. Currently, we don't have any staff who have experience in this type of work. Also, the language is unfamiliar to us, so we will have to arrange for some training if we take this project. In my personal opinion, we are not ready to take on a project of this nature."
Project Manager to 1st Level Manager:
"This project involves a design change in the system and we don't have much experience in that area. Also, not many people in our company are appropriately trained for it. In my personal opinion, we might be able to do the project but we would need more time than usual to complete it."
1st Level Manager to Senior Level Manager:
"This project involves design re-engineering. We have some people who have worked in this area and others who know the implementation language. So they can train other people. In my personal opinion, we should take this project, but with caution."
Senior Level Manager to CEO:
"This project will demonstrate to the industry our capabilities in remodelling the design of a complete legacy system. We have all the necessary skills and people to execute this project successfully. Some people have already given in-house training in this area to other staff members. In my personal opinion, we should not let this project slip by us under any circumstances."
CEO to Client:
"This is the type of project in which our company specializes. We have executed many projects of the same nature for many large clients. Trust me when I say that we are the most competent firm in the industry for doing this kind of work. It is my personal opinion that we can execute this project successfully and well within the given time frame."
From India, Pune
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Hi Rajat Thanks for sharing this article with us.It was really funny but attached with a good lesson.... :D ...Keep up the good work.. Regards Ruchika
From India, Gurgaon
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From India, Gurgaon
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Dear Rajat, Its very funny & gives us a lesson i.e, to keep an eye on our communication skills.. Juhi :lol:
From India, Delhi
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From India, Delhi
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Hi,
In a multilingual society, and more so in hierarchical organizations, such distortions are bound to happen. I have personally witnessed such a witty situation many years ago. This emphasizes the need for HR to invest in soft skills, particularly communication and interpersonal skills.
With regards,
AM
From India
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In a multilingual society, and more so in hierarchical organizations, such distortions are bound to happen. I have personally witnessed such a witty situation many years ago. This emphasizes the need for HR to invest in soft skills, particularly communication and interpersonal skills.
With regards,
AM
From India
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