The “Master Communication Technology” section of “The Essential Guide to Group Communication” struck my attention this week. Technology has been one of the key components to a successful organization, especially now. Take our cell phones, for example. Only a few years ago, we couldn’t even get Internet on our phones, and if we did it was ridiculously slow (and the graphics were terrible!). Now, it seems that every cell phone has the capability to connect to the Internet wherever you go. You can basically work through your cell phone if your organization allows it.
Although with technology moving faster than ever, it does have its hindrances for people when it comes to communication. We’ve gone from pagers to the internet within a short amount of time. However, one must learn how to “maximize and enhance communication skills” when it comes to all this technology. In other words, use it to the best of your ability.
It’s crazy to see how far technology has come when it comes to communication. A simple “hello” to someone far away used to take so long, but now with the internet a simple message like that takes seconds. It’s no wonder that organizations like to use networking sites like Twitter and Facebook to connect to its employees. Since they know almost everyone uses them for leisure, having a page for their organization allows them to get messages out quicker than a mass email. These organizations have indeed “maximized and enhanced communication skills” with the usage of the Internet.
As for me, majority of the people I know already know that I use technology for almost every interaction. Since I know the Internet is readily available for me wherever I go, I use it to communicate. I’m in front of a computer and have my phone on most of my day anyway, so why would I not use the Internet on both devices? Basically if it’s ready to use, I’ll use it, especially when it comes to communication.
This is a very interesting post especially since it is relatable. I recall the days where cell phones were a luxury, now everyone has one, even elementary school kids. I agree that is an amazing tool for communication especially if I cannot see the person because he or she is like half way across the world. It does get us connected and it is very powerful as Facebook and Twitter help friends stay connected with latest news. But on the flip side it gets us pretty lazy as we rather sit around at home to talk to someone then to get up and actually meet the person. As much as I like technology for communication I still and rather see the person face to face when we talk instead of behind a computer screen.
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