Communication can be regarded as a two way process of exchanging or shaping ideas, feelings and information.

2. Communication Barrier

3. Contents
• Introduction & definitions of communication.
• Communication process.
• Barriers of communication.
• Overcome on barriers of communication.

4. INTRODUCTION
• Communication can be regarded as a two way process of exchanging
or shaping ideas, feelings and information.
• Broadly it refers "to the countless ways that humans have of keeping
in touch with one another“
• Effective communication is to share meaning and understanding
between the person sending the message and the person receiving the
message.

5. WHAT IS COMMUNICATION ???
• COMMUNICATION IS THE ART OF TRANSMITTING
KNOWLEDGE, IDEAS, INFORMATION AND THOUGHTS FROM
ONE PERSON TO ANOTHER.
• THE TRANSFER SHOULD BE SUCH THAT THE RECIEVER
UNDERSTANDS THE MEANING AND THE INTENT OF THE
MESSAGE AND GIVE PROPER FEEDBACK

6. Communication Process
• Communication which is the basis of human
• interaction is a complex process. It has the
• following main components
• 1. sender (source)
• 2. receiver (audience)
• 3. message (content)
• 4. channels (medium)
• 5. feedback (effect)

8. BARRIERS OF COMMUNICATION
• Unplanned distortion during the communication resulting in the
receiver obtaining a different message than that sent by the sender is
referred to as barriers in communication (also called as “Noise” or
“distortions” in communication).

9. What is a Barrier in communication?
• Every obstacle that stands between the sender and the receiver.
• The most important thing is the message.
• This message should be clear enough in order to avoid
misunderstandings.
• Seek feedback to check that the message is understood.

10. TYPE OF BARRIER
• Physical Barrier
• Cultural Barrier
• Language Barrier
• Perception Barrier
• Emotional Barrier
• Gender Barrier
• Organizational Barrier

11. Physical Barrier
• Physical barriers is relate to disturbance in the immediate situation
which can interfere in the course of an effective communication
• Some of them are easy to alter whereas some may prove to be tough
obstacles in the process of effective communication.

12. FACTORS CAUSING PHYSICAL
BARRIER
• Distraction in environment
• Ignorance of medium
• Physical Disability
• Time and Distance

13. HOW TO OVERCOME
• Self motivated
• Removing obstacles Yourself
• To be updated with latest technologies
• Choosing a suitable environment

14. Cultural Barrier
• Cultures provide people ways of thinking, way of seeing, hearing, and
interpreting the world.
• Similar words can mean different things to people from different
cultures even when they talk the same language.

15. FACTORS CAUSING CULTURAL
BARRIER
• Religion
• Cultural background
• Behavior and nature

16. HOW TO OVERCOME
• Cross culture environment
• Work in groups and meet with group members frequent
• Have a through knowledge of your counterparts culture background

17. Language Barrier
• Inability to converse in language that is known by both the sender
and receiver is the greatest barrier to communication
• When a person uses inappropriate words while conversing or writing
It could lead to misunderstanding between the sender and receiver

18. FACTORS CAUSING LANGUAGE
BARRIER
• Multiple language
• Inadequate vocabulary
• Interpreting difference
• Region

19. HOW TO OVERCOME
• Frequently check for understanding
• Speak slowly and clearly
• Be specific
• Be patient
• Learn Different languages

20. Perception Barrier
• The most common problem is that the people have Different Opinion
• The varied Perceptions of every individual give rise to a need for
communication
• We all have our own preferences that act as filters on our experiences
of people event and information

21. FACTORS CAUSING LANGUAGE
BARRIER
• Difference in understanding
• Difference in perception or reality
• Difference in values attitudes and opinions

22. HOW TO OVERCOME
• Start by listening others
• Clarify if there is confusion
• Stay calm and be positive

23. Emotional Barrier
• The emotional state may influence your capacity to make yourself
understood and hamper your understanding of other
• Many times emotional barriers on your part or part of the person you
are speaking which may inhibit your ability to communicate on an
effective level.

24. FACTORS CAUSING EMOTIONAL
BARRIER
• Insecurity
• Mistrust
• stress

25. HOW TO OVERCOME
• Removing yourself from the situation
• Motivation and commitment to change
• Practice expressing recognition

26. Gender Barrier
• Relationship respect workplace authority and education are common
way men or women are pitted against each other
• The barrier arises because men and women have different ways of
thinking and communication

27. FACTORS CAUSING GENDER BARRIER
• Fear and shy
• Environment
• Misunderstanding

28. HOW TO OVERCOME
• The process of bridging the gap in gender communication requires the
grate deal of patience and understanding that only time and attention
will teach

29. Organizational Barrier
• Organizational structure greatly affects the capability of the employees
as far as the communication is concerned
• All the internal factors block the process of communication barriers.
Some such factors have already been discussed like restrictive
environments ,deceptive ,tactics communication network.

30. FACTORS CAUSING ORGANIZATIONAL
BARRIER
• One way flow
• Organizational structure
• Rules and regulations
• Too many level in Organizational structure
• Status relationship

31. HOW TO OVERCOME
• Poor structure to the communication
• A distracting environment
• The use of the wrong medium to deliver the communication
• Improving interpersonal relations
• Judicious use of grapevine

32. DO FOR EFFECTIVE
COMMUNICATION
• For Physical Barriers-
 Appropriate Seating Arrangement
 Ensure Visibility & Audibility
 Environmental Comfort
 Minimize Visual/Oral Distractions

33. For Semantic Barriers-
• Use of Simple Language
• Symbols & Charts
• Active Listening/ Constructive feedback

34. For Socio-Psychological Barriers-
• Calling Attention & Motivation
• Assistance & Sympathy
For Cross Cultural Barriers-
• Understanding of Traditions & Customs
• Information of all Sides of Culture

35. For Organizational Barriers-
• Simple Organizational Structure
• Avoiding Information Overload
• Flexibility in Meeting Targets