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7 2. Educators' professional competences C1. Organisational communication Organisational communication refers to the use of digital technologies to connect educators with learners, colleagues and third parties. It mainly involves developing communication strategies for organisation and collaboration. Examples of the use of competence: Communication through physical interaction is vital within an organisation. When people are physically separated, they simultaneously get intellectually separated too. It is crucial to maintain organisational communication through several digital means. Organisational communication involves digital means, procedures, practices, and strategies of making connections. Some examples of organisational communication include: • Disseminating information and learning resources to learners. • Informing about organisational procedures, e.g., rules, announcements, events. • Collaborating with colleagues, staff, guests, associates. • Using digital services to communicate, e.g., website, platform, MLS (Management Learning Systems), VLE (Virtual Learning Environments). • Structuring new communication strategies for collaboration, making available important information. How can you enhance your organisational communication? Communication is essential for every organisation for both traditional and remote working conditions. Digital communication strategies multiply interactions between individuals and enhance cooperation within an organisation. Consequently, engagement, satisfaction and productivity of employees are maximised. Some ideas for improving organisational communication in your working environment are presented below: • Understand the structure of existing communication systems in your organisation: identify if and where they lack and think about how they can improve. • Propose your revised and improved plan of communication strategy: introduce a new platform or tool. Ensure that it can be integrated with the existing programs, fit the organisation's needs, and provide sound solutions. • Inform yourself about the available and licensed digital means in your organisation.