The document discusses communication skills and barriers. It outlines the 7 C's of effective communication as completeness, conciseness, consideration, clarity, concreteness, courtesy and correctness. It also discusses encoding barriers such as lack of sensitivity, communication skills, knowledge, emotional interference and confidence. Transmitting barriers include lack of sensitivity, skills, knowledge and interference. The communication process involves encoding, transmitting and decoding messages. Tips provided include thinking ahead, using simple words, speaking clearly, checking for understanding and recapping when interrupted. Body language tips include appropriate distance, touching, appearance, eye contact and smiling.