What approaches do you use in communicating with different people, customers, staff, co-workers, management? How do you know you are communicating effectively?

Effective communication shows active listening and understanding between both parties. If you use email or text to communicate during office hours, you know you are being effective if your message is clear and your tone comes across the way you intended. Your relationships are one indicator of your effectiveness. Being able to maintain positive relationships at work promote a team environment. The only way for teams to function well is through effective communication. Give an example that gives insight into your work relationships and shows your understanding of what effective communication looks like in the workplace.