What are the barriers to communication?

Definition of Barriers

Physical Separation Barrier

Status Differences

Gender Differences

 

Every company need effective communication play very effective role to achieve organization goal. Lack of communication company can't meet the organization goal. There are common five kay barriers that can barrier to communication. 1. Language. 2. Cultural. 3. Diversity. 4. Gender difference. 5. Status differences and physical seperation. Following all of the points are barrier of communicatios.

Many companies develop difficulties within their organization due to communication issues. There are five key barriers that can occur within a company: language, cultural diversity, gender differences, status differences and physical separation.

 Barriers of communication its can  distort or prevent communication within an organization.Companies need to be aware of potential barriers to communication. In general, physical separation and differences in status differences, gender, culture and language can potentially either block or distort effective communication.The ability for a company to recognize the communication issues and come to a resolution can drastically improve working conditions, sales and organizational culture

 

There are many reasons why interpersonal communications may fail. In many communications, the message (what is said) may not be received exactly the way the sender intended. It is, therefore, important that the communicator seeks feedback to check that their message is clearly understood.

The skills of Active Listening, Clarification and Reflection may help but the skilled communicator also needs to be aware of the barriers to effective communication and how to avoid or overcome them.

 

• The use of jargon. Over-complicated, unfamiliar and/or technical terms.
• Emotional barriers and taboos. Some people may find it difficult to express their emotions and some topics may be completely 'off-limits' or taboo.
• Lack of attention, interest, distractions, or irrelevance to the receiver. (See our page Barriers to Effective Listening for more information).
• Differences in perception and viewpoint.
• Physical disabilities such as hearing problems or speech difficulties.
• Physical barriers to non-verbal communication. Not being able to see the non-verbal cues, gestures, posture and general body language can make communication less effective.
• Language differences and the difficulty in understanding unfamiliar accents.
• Expectations and prejudices which may lead to false assumptions or stereotyping.  People often hear what they expect to hear rather than what is actually said and jump to incorrect conclusions.
• Cultural differences.  The norms of social interaction vary greatly in different cultures, as do the way in which emotions are expressed. For example, the concept of personal space varies between cultures and between different social settings.

We have different means of communication and common barriers as well but the challenge is how we can overcome these barriers. In a simple note, in transmitting an information you have to ideally understand first the person you are talking to. It is not how good you are in use of words but it is how good people can understand the message that you are trying to explain. Barriers will be just a word if you know how to actively listen, aware of others emotions, and your willingness to attempt in solving problems. Barriers are broad to discuss and commonly are the use of technical terms,the lack of interest to listen and other their practices and cultures. Communication is two-way effort and for you to be effective communicator you have to convey a clear and concise message.

There are five key barriers that can occur within a company: language, cultural diversity, gender differences, status differences and physical separation. These barriers to communication are specific items that can distort or prevent communication within an organization.

Many barriers to communication are there and these occur at any stage in the communication process.

There are common barriers to effective communication:

The use of jargon, like over complicated, unfamilliiar, and technical terms.

Emotional barriers an taboos, some people may find it difficult to express their emotions and some topics may be completely off limits or taboo.

Lack of attention, interest distractionsm or irrelevance tothe receiver.

Differences in perception and view point.

physical disabilties such as hearing problems or speech difficulties.

physical barriers to non verbal communicaton not being able to see body gestures.

Also language differences and the difficulty in understanding unfamilliar accents...