Communication Barriers – Measures of Effective Messages


Once again you have to remember, you communicate because you "want" something.  This want can be - selling,  someone's companionship, relationship or anything. And your failing of communication means you don't get what you want. 

To improve poor communication skill, first you have to learn what are the barriers and how to overcome those.




Using familiar, short and simple sentences can really make a big difference regarding various forms of messages. I must ensure if receiver knows the technical language, acronyms and Jargons that I use in message. Better to avoid them. I should use short and simple paragraphs, list multiple items and never use negative words. Word is everything and very sensitive. Job focus and common sense are the keys for successful communication. Simplify, do not summarize and do not cut content. Just be precise.


Many of managers are acting without thinking. The thing is – “Common Sense”. They are not focused on job, rather on communication.

The biggest barrier of any communication is EGO – Evil Going On. Why CEO needs a laptop career! Let’s see what the benefits are if a person develops no ego –
a) Remove stress,
b) Better relationships,
c) Self-improvement,
d) Deep network (Grapevine) etc.



Ego creates biased mindset on people. The most ancient common discrimination is Gender. So I must use he/she in spoken and should not use he/him rather plural words. Other stereotyping mindsets are based on age, religion, profession, disability, nationality, locality etc. 


 Do not divide, do not find differences. Search for similarities. This will improve mutual respect and will lead to better communication.

Never assume. By assuming we consider others with ego. Communication without listening or understanding others will keep me far from the mental condition of audiences. Demolishing ego and discrimination is very easy, because – it is my choice.




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