My Study of Communications

          Communication can mean many different things to many different people. The definition I like comes from the book, Thinking through communication: An introduction to the study of human communication. In the text it states, “communication is a process of acting on information” (Trenholm, 2008, p. 20). Although, it is a broad definition, I prefer to see it this way, as to not limit myself from any form of communication. However we receive information, whether it is from a person or a computer, we take in that information and decide what to do with it or how to respond.
            Since I am in the training industry, it will be beneficial for me, in my professional life, to have a thorough understanding of communication. Being a trainer can mean a number of different things. A training specialist may focus on training one specific skill or they may be a jack of all trades. One thing is usually certain with a career in training and development; a trainer will almost always work with adults. Because of this, it is important for a trainer to have exceptional communication skills.
            My motivation for studying communications is to make me a more well rounded person. I deal with many obstacles at work, people who have never used a computer before and will now have to chart on one. Or I may have to train a class where a language barrier is present. My goal is to be the best trainer I can be. Any insight I can gain on how to communicate through the obstacles, as well as the good times, will help me advance in my careers goals, as well as communicate more effectively in my personal life.

References

Trenholm, S. (2008) Thinking through communication: An introduction to the study of human communication (5th ed.). Boston: Pearson Education