Effective Communication and Its Importance for SupervisionCommunication can often be overlooked and good communication skills can be easily assumed. If there is a lack of effective communication within an organization, it can potentially affect all processes. Every aspect and function of an organization relies on communication in one form or another. A supervisor must understand that only by ensuring effective communication can he have the right expectations from his employees. Employees must receive adequate instruction, understand what their responsibility entails, and never feel unable to speak to their supervisor. Supervisors and employees must be able to share information openly and always be confident that a message has been understood. A supervisor must also be able to receive and fully understand messages from senior management as well as each member of the organization. Communication skills should be developed as a priority as they relate to all aspects of an organization. Minimizing obstacles and being aware of them is essential to good communication. This article highlights the value and importance of effective communication in the workplace. Effective supervision depends on communication. A communication system is a management tool that should provide an opportunity for communication within the organization between different levels. In carrying out managerial functions of planning, coordination, direction and motivation, management must communicate with managers and operational staff. Effective communication provides data for effective decision-making. The delegation of power must be discussed and exchanged (Rayudu, 2010, P.229-230). Communication is essential in all aspects of business... middle of paper ...... one must first understand the communication expectations that the organization has for them and improve the skills if necessary ". For a supervisor to communicate effectively, he or she must take several aspects into account. Objectively, the supervisor will be able to create the appropriate environment and understand the intricacies involved in communicating with all employees.ReferencesLeonard, EC and Hilgert, RL (2007). Supervision: management concepts and practices (10th ed.). Mason, OH: Thomson/South-Western.Media, D. (n.d.). What does effective communication in organizations involve? | Small Business - Chron.com. Small Business - Chron.com. Retrieved November 10, 2011 from http://smallbusiness.chron.com/effective-communication-organizations-involve-713.htmlRayudu, CS (2010). Communication (Rev. ed.). Mumbai [India: Himalaya Pub. Home.]