What is Open Communication

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Is different from effective communication. Effective communication occurs when the receiver understands the message as intended by the sender. Open communication occurs when the sender and receiver share all the necessary information for both of them to complete their assigned tasks. There are no hidden agenda or misrepresentation of information. Open communication is facilitated by effective communication. However, open communication does not mean everything is communicated; sensitive or private information need not be shared. Researchers are increasingly recognizing the importance of open communication to IT project success. Learn more in: The Progression Towards Project Management Competence

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The foundation of a virtual organization is its set of communications components that exist in absence of face-to-face exchanges. A virtual organization can only survive if its members communicate freely through the provided channels between them, be they based on the Internet or more traditional telephone technologies. The organization cannot continue to function unless it is aware of what all its members are currently completing, and often times, when communication is more closed, work that is being completed in tandem by more than one member can be hindered or brought to a halt. Learn more in: Virtual Organization

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The interactions among individuals. Learn more in: Considering Social Presence in the Designing of Ubiquitous Learning Environments