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Name:-Gaurav Dabhi
What is Barrier?
 Another Word for Barrier in Communication is Noise
in Communication.
 Any interference in the message sent & message
received leads to the production of “Noise”.
Classification of Barrier
Barriers
Intrapersonal Interpersonal organizational
Intrapersonal Barriers
Individuals are unique because of their indosyncracies.
This is because of difference in experience , education
& values.
Each interpret the same information in different way
as our thinking varies.
Causes for Intrapersonal Barriers
Wrong Assumptions
Varied perceptions
Differing Backgrounds
Wrong Inferences
Impervious categories
Categorical Thinking
Interpersonal Barriers
 Interpersonal barrier occurs due to the inappropriate
transaction of words between two or more people.
• Barrier can be classified as:
1. Inefficiency in communication skills.
2. Negative aspect nurtusing in the climate.
Causes for Interpersonal Barriers
Limited Vocabulary
Incongruity of Verbal & non verbal messages
Emotional Outburst
Communication Selectivity
Cultural Variations
Poor listening skills
Noise in Channel
Organizational Barriers
 Barrier are not only limited to an individual or two
people but exist in entire organizations.
 This barrier is due to numerous transfer points, for
communication to flow in this hierarchial systems,
and each of this point has the potential to destroy the
message.
Causes for Organizational barriers
Too many transfer Stations
Fear of Superiors
Negative Tendencies
Use of Inappropriate Media
Information Overload
Tips for effective Communication
 Create an open communication environment
 Always keep the receiver in mind.
 Avoid having too many transfer stations.
 Do not communicate when you are emotionally
disturbed.
 Be aware of diversity in culture, language,etc.
 Use appropriate non-verbal cues.
 Analyze the Feedback.
T h a n k y o u…
Gaurav Dabhi