Whether formal or informal, one of the most important skills for medical professionals is communication. At times employees may believe supervisors don't tell employees anything. Employees may not communicate with supervisors if they feel there is a lack of mistrust, etc. 1. How does a "grapevine" impact the communication process? 2. Can rumor mills or gossip damage reputations? Why? 3. How would you address the rumors? 4. Why is it important to keep the line of communication open in the workplace? Whether formal or informal, one of the most important skills for medical professionals is communication. At times employees may believe supervisors don't tell employees anything. Employees may not communicate with supervisors if they feel there is a lack of mistrust, etc. 1. How does a "grapevine" impact the communication process? 2. Can rumor mills or gossip damage reputations? Why? 3. How would you address the rumors? 4. Why is it important to keep the line of communication open in the workplace?