CG - Gender Communication Styles Lesson

Gender Communication Styles

As you enter the workforce, you may notice communication characteristics for each gender. Learning to bridge the gap will help foster better communication and work production.

Studies conducted through the years have identified some common strengths and weaknesses often found among men and women regarding their communication styles as reflected in the infographics below.

As you enter the workforce, you may or may not discover similar observations when interacting with coworkers. Your goal should be accomplishing the mission and purpose of the company and finding ways to communicate effectively with colleagues to meet that goal. This lesson will highlight additional communication characteristics for each gender and include tips on how to bridge the gap so that communication differences do not cause difficulties in accomplishing workplace goals.

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Takeaway

Communication differences should not divide individuals but provide opportunities to overcome challenges that open the door to other points of view. In this lesson, you were introduced to several communication characteristics for men and women. In one instance, you discovered that women tend to ask questions prior to beginning a project. Men should understand that questions are asked for understanding to produce the desired information. You also discovered that some men focus more on facts than feelings. Women must understand that all communication has an intellectual and passionate component. Women can look for ways to express to men the need to consider issues that might obstruct the plan of action. When both genders take time to look at disputes from different perspectives, the results can be rewarding for all parties involved.

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