1.How do you think a small margin for error affects communication on a project?
In the project for Ball Corporation there is absolutely no room for errors and everyone involved in the project knows it. There is no room for errors everyone is really detailed when sharing information and in delegating assignments. The employees force themselves to pay close attention to every detail because every little detail counts.

2.In what ways do you act differently in a face-to-face meeting than you do during a telephone conference call?
When you are in a telephone conference call you don’t have to dress professionally, make eye contact, or even behave appropriately. In a face-to-face meeting you have to dress appropriately, make eye contact, pay close attention, take notes, and act appropriately.

3.Why is written communication essential in some situations (such as conveying specifications), while oral communication is essential in others (such as technology interchange transfers)?
Written communication is essential conveying specification because it makes it easier for the receiver to follow the specific steps if any because everything is written down, while oral communication is essential in others. When transferring technology you are also transferring knowledge and skills, which are better captured, by example or hands on training.

4.What listening hurdles do you find yourself facing as you listen to others? How do you handle it when you believe someone you’re speaking to is not hearing what you say? I feel that my biggest listening obstacle is listening to people when there trying to explain something to me but, there not getting to the point. I have a habit of tuning people out when they don’t get to the point. Or I have selective hearing (according to mother) I hear what I want to hear. I need to learn how to have some patience and focus on what people are saying to me.