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Narrative Essay: Importance of Effective Communication Skills
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Narrative Essay: Importance of Effective Communication Skills
In the summer of 2022, I had the opportunity to intern for a local-non profit organization.
It was a charitable organization based on volunteer services that improve society by providing
financial, material, and psychological assistance to low-income families in the community. One
of the most significant moments while interning for the non-profit organization was planning a
community charity event to raise funds for the organization.
The event involved various stakeholders and many guests, requiring coordination and
cooperation among various departments, including event planning, finance, and marketing. The
team allocated to ensure the actualization of this event was the event planner, the finance
coordinator, the marketing coordinator, and myself, to assist the event planner. Initially, the team
worked well together, each contributing their knowledge and unique skills to create a grand
event. We held regular meetings, mostly after every two days, to discuss our progress and any
challenging issues that needed to be solved to ensure everyone was on the same page in the
planning process.
However, as days went by and the roles and responsibilities increased, our team began
encountering various challenges. One of the major challenges was the lack of effective
communication between the team members. As the event drew closer, our meetings became less
frequent due to the number of activities each member had to accomplish. This lack of effective
communication led to more challenges, making it harder for us to coordinate the event's
activities.
For instance, the finance coordinator failed to give clear instructions on the budget,
causing underspending in some areas and overspending in others. Similarly, the marketing
director failed to inform the team about changes she had made in the marketing strategy, causing
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delays in the event planning process. The lack of effective communication significantly impacted
the project's progress. There was a lot of confusion and blame games on who did the wrong thing
and who messed up at a particular point.
Eventually, we realized that blaming each other would not resolve the issue but would
lead to a poorly organized and executed project. Therefore, the team held an emergency meeting
to examine and analyze the challenges to develop effective and comprehensive solutions. The
key part was identifying where the communication broke during the planning process and putting
measures to improve it. For instance, everyone was required to communicate any adjustments
required so that the team could collectively decide on the best approach. We also developed clear
guidelines to ensure effective management of the funds. Finally, we implemented necessary
communication channels to ensure that every team member was informed of any changes in the
strategy to put all of us on the same page. These measures made the process more manageable,
and we successfully delivered our project.
This experience taught me the significance of collaboration and effective communication
in achieving common goals. When team members started working and making decisions
individually, it adversely impacted the overall project. I learned that even the slightest or smallest
miscommunications in teamwork can greatly impact the end product. I also learned that setting
clear guidelines and communication channels ensures successful outcomes. This experience
showed me the importance of teamwork and communication despite challenges in a project, a
lesson that has been hugely beneficial in my personal and professional life.
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