Manager: Effective Communication 1To be an effective manager in today's job market, you need to have a very good understanding of the different ways in which people interact and communicate with each other. It is essential that good leaders demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively with their associates and subordinates, as well as train and encourage others to demonstrate these same communication skills. In doing so, they will promote a healthy and efficient work environment that everyone is sure to enjoy. The first challenge to communicating effectively with today's workforce is diversity. Today's workforce is more diverse than ever, and it's becoming more diverse over time. Leaders already face differences at many levels of society. And with each new group that enters the workforce, cultural differences such as customs, beliefs and expectations also remain. All this and many other issues only further complicate the task of achieving effective communication at all levels. Perhaps the first and most obvious difference in the work environment is the gender difference. WomenRunning Head: Effective Communication 2 tends to be more subtle or convincing rather than shouting demands. Studies have shown that women are more likely to phrase their requests as suggestions or leading questions rather than being more direct (Adult Learner's Guide, 1999). The conflict is obvious when we consider the fact that men possess a completely opposite tendency. Men are often more direct and precise. These two contrasting attributes provide fertile ground for misunderstandings of all kinds. Women also do not hesitate to mix business with personal discussions, where men are more keen to go into detail about current affairs. For women, this seems to be a double-edged sword. On the one hand, the personal interview breaks down certain barriers and allows everyone to get to know each other better so that everyone feels comfortable. This works in their favor in situations where they encounter a group or individual for the first time. But on the other hand, after getting to know each other, women find it difficult to separate their personal feelings and allow middle of paper ...... a prosperous and successful workplace. They must be able to convince others to put their feelings aside and resolve the problems that arise. As the workforce becomes more and more diverse, this will become an increasingly significant challenge. Today's leaders must understand that the different methods needed to communicate are just as diverse as the environment in which they are needed. Not all techniques will apply to everyone, but by listening to individuals and hearing what they are really saying, a true leader will be able to communicate effectively with everyone on their team and encourage effective communication within his team. Only when this type of communication is achieved can a workplace truly function without the usual flaws and pitfalls that plague so many of today's work environmentsReferencesAdult Learner's Guide, (2nd Edition ). (1999).Adler, Ronald B. and Elmhorst, Jeanne Marquardt (1999). Communication at work: principles and practices for business and the liberal professions, (6th edition). St. Louis: McGraw-Hill. Pierce, Jon L. and Newstrom, John W. (1996). The manager's library: A mosaic of contemporary views, (4th edition). New York: Publishers of.