The Concept Of The Six Person Model Of Communicati

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The Concept of the Six Person Model of Communication The six person model helps people utilize guidelines to aid them in building the foundations of successful communication as outlined in Professional Communications, by Lehman and Dufrene (2010). Currently, I am employed in the sales department of an industrial supply company. Over the past six years, I have built a friendly and professional relationship with the controller of the company. On a daily basis, I find myself in constant communication with the accounting department and more so with the controller directly. I am bold and aggressive, and I speak in such a manner that does not allow rebuttal by others, also making it difficult for others to speak. The controller on the other hand listens well, but is not always open-minded. She is demanding, stubborn and always feels the need to be in charge. Quite possibly, due to the conflict of personalities between the controller and me, when an issue arises that needs to be addressed, it can be very difficult to make a competent decision. The decision would then be decided in her favor. On some occasions, in order to avoid the feeling of being talked over, the controller may avoid the conversation. She may confide in another for some insight before returning to continue the conversation. Furthermore, there are times when I would rather avoid conversations to save the embarrassment of having an idea or suggestion rejected by the controller, based on a chain of command. This occurs when I think she may use her authority over me, and or, others as an advantage to affect the outcome of the decisions made. I believe she thinks that I am quite savvy in the field of computers, quick to learn most anything new, and dedicated to accomplishing any task. I believe she relies on me to maintain the office computers, office phone systems, and the office’s
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