Verbal communication is the most effective way to give instruction, correction or direction to a group. Without it there can be misunderstandings, frustration and lack of productivity. Verbal communication is essential to have a healthy and fruitful group or team. It helps set guidelines and boundaries in team dynamics that allow a group to achieve the goal it intends to accomplish.

Gives Instruction

Without effective verbal communication the various people in the group may have various understandings of what needs to be accomplished. Instruction increases productivity, which in the end increases the efficiency of the group or team. Verbal instructions also dispel any other ideas or ambitions that are contradictory to the task at hand.

Allows for Clarity

Verbal communication in group interaction also provides clarity. Whenever speaking to a group, there will always be different interpretations of the message being communicated. This is where verbal feedback should be encouraged to get an accurate pulse on how well the group understood the instructions. By verbally communicating, the leader is able to find the loopholes and misunderstandings and deliver a clear message.

Provides Direction

Verbal communication provides direction. Many times a group will not have one direction that everyone is moving in together. Because people operate as individuals, when they join up in a group there be may some people who want to go a different direction than where the leader wants to go. It’s at this point that verbal communication has the power to give clear direction and put a stop to the pulling in different directions.

Power of Persuasion

Verbal communication in group interaction also has the power to persuade. This can be seen in religious and political circles. As a group follows a particular political or religious leader, the leader is given power to persuade the group to follow her beliefs or convictions. Another example is called group think. Group think is the communication theory that states that any particular group will slowly begin to think like one another until each member of the group thinks very much like every other one.

Encourages Resolve

Verbal communication has the ability to provide resolve in situations that may be in conflict. Allowing the members of the group to express their thoughts and feelings will provide an opportunity for resolve within the group. During the resolution process, each individual member of the group will learn something from the group discussion, making the team stronger and more close-knit.