This power point presentation summarizes the key aspects of communication. It begins with acknowledging those who helped create the presentation. The presentation then defines communication and outlines the main mechanisms and types of communication, including verbal, non-verbal, formal, informal, and grapevine communication. It also discusses other types such as written and business communication as well as non-human communication in animals, plants, and bacteria. The presentation identifies noise and other barriers to communication and closes by explaining the importance of communication in organizations for management, motivation, and decision making.