Contextual Communication Now
: Your history with the person. A joke that lands perfectly with a lifelong friend might be offensive to a new client.
: The literal "where" and "when." A coffee shop vibe is very different from a private boardroom, and that setting dictates the "rules" of your conversation. Contextual Communication
To communicate effectively, you need to navigate these four key layers: : Your history with the person
Have you ever sent a quick "Can we talk?" text and realized later it sent the recipient into a panic? Or perhaps you’ve joined a Twitter thread only to have your comment completely misunderstood? These common hiccups happen because of one missing ingredient: . To communicate effectively, you need to navigate these
: In the world of apps and software, context includes what a user is currently browsing (visual context) or even their physical location and device status (physical context). Why Context Matters in the Workplace Leaders who master context see tangible results: High-context and low-context cultures - EBSCO