Avoiding Miscommunication in a Digital World

HBR IdeaCast

• Episode: Avoiding Miscommunication in a Digital World
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• Duration: 00:24:11
• Published: 2018-11-06 19:02

Nick Morgan, a communications expert and speaking coach, says that while email, texting, and Slack might seem like they make communication easier, they actually make things less efficient. When we are bombarded with too many messages a day, he argues, humans are likely to fill in the gaps with negative information or assume the worst about the intent of a coworker's email. He offers up a few tips and tricks for how we can bring the benefits of face-to-face communication back into the digital workplace. Morgan is the author of the book, "Can You Hear Me?: How to Connect with People in a Virtual World."