Barriers to Communication - Solutions

Question 1

Noise

Answer 1

• Check out the location of the communication for traffic noise - get a quiet location.
• If it is verbal communication being used, give the speaker a microphone.

Question 2

Information Overload

Answer 2

• Ensure only essential information is communicated.
• Chunk the information down.
• Give recipients a written record of the communication to keep for reference to later.

Question 3

Insufficient Information

Answer 3

• Have another person check the information being communicated before it is transmitted to identify any gaps.

Question 4

Language Difficulties

Answer 4

• Communicate with words and terms that everyone could understand (non-specialists)

Question 5

Technical Difficulties

Answer 5

• Test the technology that is being used before the communication is sent.
• Have a non-technical back up ready.

Question 6

Poor Presentation

Answer 6

• Set up formats and templates for communication which help to maintain a good standard and appearance for presenting information.