Communication Barriers refers to any interference, gap, distortion that may prevent the communicating parties to interact and understand each other effectively. Communication barriers may be in form of a physical walls, technical glitches, organizational policies or psychological issues. Communication is an art which gets better with practice. It requires aRead More →
Organizations survive on communications, communication in an organizations may be multi-dimensional or multi-directional. Right set of communication at the right time from the right desk spreads positive vibes across the organization. Understanding of different types of communication helps to determine the direction of communication. Formal Communication in organizations is highlyRead More →
Channel of Communication refers to the means through which a message is communicated. A communication may pass through various points or positions in an organization. Depending upon the means, structure and nature of communication, channels can be categorized into formal and informal communication channels. Irrespective of the mode of communication,Read More →
Non verbal communication refers to the communication that makes use of sign language and body language understood by both the parties to communicate a message. Sign Language can be further divided into Visual Signals and Audio Signals. However, apart from body and sign language, the voice of the communicator, theRead More →
Written Communication is another category of verbal communication apart from oral communication. It involves communication of a message through written words and symbols. While oral communication comes as a natural process to humans, written communication requires a lot of practice and effort. Characteristics of Written Communication One of theRead More →
Listening plays a crucial role when it comes to Oral Communication. While a speaker communicates the intended message orally, the listener plays an equally crucial role to make the communication a successful one. Speaking and Listening go hand in hand. The success of a Communicator lies mainly in the patienceRead More →
Verbal communication where words are used in speech is termed as Oral Communication. Oral Communication happens both in a formal and informal manner in organizations. Oral Communication in organizations acts as a binding factor since it adds a personal touch between people who interact with each other in an organization.Read More →
Good communication is something that does not happen all by itself. A communicator must have clear understanding of the communication process and must take conscious efforts to accurately communicate the intended message to the receiver in an appropriate manner. Some factors also known as 7C of communication or Principles ofRead More →
Business Communication is the ability of a group of individuals to speak the same language internally and externally towards business promotion. Business communication is one of the most important tool for an organization to succeed in a professional manner. Communication that takes place in an organization between its employees andRead More →
Communication Models Shannon and Weaver’s model Shannon and Weaver’s model is termed as the Mother of all communication models owing to the fact that it is technically advanced than the other communication models. Shannon and Weaver’s model substantiates six factors that are necessary for effective communication. The following are theRead More →
Communication Models David Berlo SMCR Model David Berlo SMCR Model attempts to explain the various components required for effective communication. According to David Berlo SMCR Model the three major components required for effective communication are Sender, Message and Receiver. The model explains various characteristics/factors related to the sender, message and receiverRead More →
Self Development is a never ending process. It is an ongoing activity and a lack of focus on personal development activities makes people stagnate in their life. Communication acts as a major factor contributing to one’s development in a crucial manner. Without advancement in communication skills, knowledge enhancement remains anRead More →