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Various Strategies to Avoid
Communication Breakdown

Teacher Cel S. Bay

The process of communication does not mention and
explain about the barriers or problems that may be
encountered in a communication transaction. They are
simply implied or understood in the process. However, after
understanding the concept of communication breakdown
and its causes, we may realize that failure in
communication may be avoided through certain strategies
that we could adapt.
 5 Ways to Avoid Communication
Breakdown
by Ronnie Peterson

Communication breakdown can cause issues or problems at

home, school, and community. There are so many barriers to
communication like, physiological, psychological, cultural, and
linguistics. Sometimes some communication barriers are too
difficult to solve and this will lead to slowing the progress and
efficiency. Here are the possible strategies to avoid communication
breakdown:
1. Have Clarity of thought before speaking

Arrange your thoughts before verbalizing them this

can help you communicate much more clearly and
succinctly. It's a better idea to say something like,
"I've got a few ideas here. Let me go through them
one at a time. We can treat each one on its own
merit."
2. Learn to Listen

As simple as it sounds, you’ll be surprised how

many people out there don’t know how to listen
well.
3. Take Care of your Body Language and Tone

Keep your emotions in check, try to maintain eye

contact, and adopt a relaxed tone when conversing with
others
4. Build up your confidence by asking for feedback and
observing others

Focus on improving your skills by practicing in front of

those who you may feel more comfortable with. You
can also ask those whose advice you value to give you
feedback and critique your communication style after a
discussion.
5. Communicate Face to Face on the important issues

Having that face-to-face dialogue means you can convey

your point more clearly, with your body language as
well as your tone of voice.
 Remember, becoming a strong and effective
communicator takes time and practice. Over
time, using these strategies can lead to better
communication in your personal relationships,
and more productive workplace environments as
well.
 7Cs of Effective Communication

1. Completeness
It is important to whole communication process. The
speaker should include everything that the receiver needs to
hear, respond, react, or evaluate properly. S/he should be
able to convey all pertinent details so listener or audience
will be able to grasp the intended message.
2. Conciseness

The message should be direct or straight to the point and

should be expressed in the least possible number of words.
Irrelevant information should not be included.
3. Consideration

In order to be effective, the speaker should give high regard

and courtesy to audience’s background information such as
his/her culture, education, religion, status, mood, feelings, and
needs. This will result in building rapport or connection with
the audience.
4. Concreteness

Effective communication is backed up by facts, figures,

and real-life examples or situations. This will make the
receiver to understand the message better.
5. Courtesy
The speaker can show respect to his/her receivers through
understanding their culture, values, and beliefs. This implies
good choice of words and language and a consideration of the
audience’s perspectives and feelings on the part of the sender.
Showing courtesy helps create a positive vibe with the
audience.
6. Clearness

It implies the use of simple and specific words to express ideas.

When the speaker focuses on specific ideas, it will not confuse the
audience.
7. Correctness

Avoiding mistakes in grammar helps to boost the

credibility and effectiveness of the message, and at the same
time it eliminates negative impact on the audience.
Example:
Dear students, what I want is for you to be successful. So
please, study your lessons. Answered your activities and
passed them during retrievals day.

Dear students, what I want is for you to be

successful. So please, study your lessons. Answer
your activities and pass them during retrieval day.
Read the statements comprehensively. Then, identify whether
correct or not. Write TRUE if it is correct and FALSE if it is not.

1. Clearness helps in eliminating confusions among the

audience.

2. Communication becomes effective when it is

supported by facts, figures, and example.
3. As a speaker, you have to use technical words in
order to impress the crowds.

4. Rapport is created when considering the

background of the receivers.

5. Having that face-to-face dialogue means you

can convey your point more clearly, with your
body language as well as your tone of voice.