Suggested Activities

1. Carefully consider the transactional model of communication as it relates to your work environment. What are the primary sources of noise most prevalent in today’s organizations? What suggestions can you give for eliminating or managing noise in this environment?
   

2. Working with a partner, brainstorm examples of other changes you foresee in your workplace of the future. If necessary, explore outside Web resources to learn more about the specific communication skills needed to overcome these challenges.
   

3. Take an opportunity to visit Glassdoor, an online job search resource. Review your field of interest to learn what a specific career might like in the industry. You should also take the time to read company reviews and insights about organizational culture and what it is like to be employed by a particular company.