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WEEK 3 - Fundamentals of Communication
WEEK 3 - Fundamentals of Communication
IN CONTEXT
What is communication
breakdown?
What are the different types of
communication breakdown?
Communication breakdown
1. Completeness
2. Conciseness
3. Coherence
4. Concreteness
5. Courtesy
6. Clearness
7. Correctness
03. Intentional/Unintentional
Dimensions
03.
04. Verbal/Non-verbal
Dimensions
Four pairs of Dimensions
Formal/Informal Dimensions
Oral/Written Dimensions
Keep Focused
-One way of being focused is to put in mind the
purpose communication. As a speaker identify your
purpose for speaking and as a listener find the
speaker’s purpose thru his/her verbal and non-
verbal cues.
❏ Some strategies to avoid communication breakdown.
Speak Intelligibly
-Speaking intelligibly or clearly means using the
appropriate speaking volume, pitch rate, proper
enunciation, stress, and acceptable pronunciation.
We speak in order to be understood.
❏ Some strategies to avoid communication breakdown.
Minimize Distractions
-Look for a place where you can minimize
distractions or noise like closed area, empty room,
or quiet places. Lessening the cause for confusion
means giving more room to focus and concentrate.
❏ Some strategies to avoid communication breakdown.
Be Specific
-Use simple and concise words as much as
possible in delivering a message. Being specific
means being particular and direct to the point.
❏ Some strategies to avoid communication breakdown.
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