Barriers of communication

Barriers of communication
Physical barrier
Language barrier
Socio-psychological barriers

Physical
Defects in the medium
Noise
Defect in the communication system
Communication gap

Language barrier
Different meanings according to
person
Evoke response with past experience
and cultural values
Technical terms
According to difference in emphasis

Socio-Psychological barriers
Emotional filter
Social and psychological
Self centered attitude
Group identification
Self image
Selective perception
Defensiveness
Filtering
Status block
Resistance to change

Contd
Closed mind
Poor communication skills
State of health

Cross-cultural barriers

Language
Values
Social relationships
Concept of time
Concept of space
Thought process
Non-verbal behavior
Paralanguage
Perception

Overcoming barriers
Higher your position greater is your
need for effective communication
Better training to overcome personal
barriers
Rooms and other systems designed
to reduce noise and enhance
effective communication