Week 1 Discussion

Miscommunication

Professional sports have specific rules pertaining to how a
particular game should be played, just as different types of written
communications have styles or guidelines to be followed. Football and
soccer players can run the ball down the field to score a goal, but if
they step out of bounds, they receive a foul and the goal does not
count. In the same vein, there are many criminal justice practitioners
that get “fouled” on their writing style. As a criminal justice
professional, you want your communications to be effective and easy to
understand. When miscommunication occurs, there can be negative
consequences. For example, incorrect information on a search warrant can
make it invalid. Analyzing miscommunication after it happens can be an
effective technique to help you reduce the chances of it reoccurring
in the future. Refining your communication skills can help you progress
both in your life and your career.

For this Discussion, consider some of the most common mistakes made
in communications. Identify an example from your personal or
professional life where miscommunication caused a negative response.
Then consider how a more effective approach might have been applied in
your example to result in a positive response.

With these thoughts in mind:

Post by Day 4 an example in your personal or
professional life when miscommunication or lack of communication caused
a negative response. Then explain any consequences of the
miscommunication or lack of communication. Finally, explain how
effective communication might have been applied in your example to
promote a positive response.