Question

what is the most common barrier to effective communication?
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Answer 1

Answer:

• Inability to Listen to Others: Active listening is an important aspect of effective communication. You cannot engage with someone if you are not listening to them because you will tend to make assumptions about their needs based on your perceptions versus reality.

• Communication Styles (when they differ): Everyone has their own communication style. Some people are very direct while others prefer a more indirect approach. Some use detailed data, while others rely on generalities, and so forth. Occasionally, one person is so entrenched in their way of communicating, they find it difficult to communicate with others who rely on a different style. 

• Lack of Transparency & Trust: It is extremely difficult to communicate anything when there is a lack of transparency and trust. For example, if your staff believes you are holding something back, they will be anxious, some will speculate, and as a result, it will be more difficult for them to process any attempt you make to communicate with them.

Answer 2

Answer:

Barriers to communication are,

1. Semantic barriers

2. Psychological barriers

3. Organisational barriers

4. Personal barriers