Reconnecting with People Frequently

In spite of their efficiency and speed, technological tools may not be the best
choice for every
communication situation. Even in the best circumstances, technology can t match th
e rich
experience of person-to-person contact. Let s say you IM a colleague asking how sh
e did
with her sales presentation to an important client, and her answer comes back si
mply as
Fine. What does finemean? Is an order expected soon? Did she lose the sale and doe
sn t
want to talk about it? Was the client rude and she doesn t want to talk about it?
If you reconnect with her, perhaps visit her in person, she might provide additi
onal information or
you might be able to offer advice or support during a difficult time.
Moreover, most human beings need to connect with other people.You can create ama
zing documents and presentations without ever leaving your desk or meeting anyon
e in person. But if you stay hidden behind technology, people won t get to know yo
u nearly as well.
Yo u may b e fu n ny, b r ig h t , a n d h e lp fu l, b u t yo u r e ju s t
a vo ic e o n t h e p h o n e o r a n a me o n a
document until people can interact with you in person. As technological options
increase,
people seem to need the human touch even more.