Communication Process

Encoding

The sender begins with the encoding process wherein he uses certain words or non-verbal methods such as symbols, signs, body gestures, etc. to translate the information into a message.

communication barriers

Obstacles to effective communication

Message

Once the encoding is finished, the sender gets the message that he intends to convey.

Communication Process

The communication is a dynamic process that begins with the conceptualizing of ideas by the sender who then transmits the message through a channel to the receiver, who in turn gives the feedback in the form of some message or signal within the given time frame.

Noise/Barriers

any distracting information in the transmission, the message channel, or the receiver's environment that may inhibit or distract from the message

Communication Channel

chooses the medium through which he wants to convey his message to the recipient. It must be selected carefully in order to make the message effective and correctly interpreted by the recipient. The choice of medium depends on the interpersonal relationships between the sender and the receiver and also on the urgency of the message being sent.

Feedback

final step of the process that ensures the receiver has received the message and interpreted it correctly as it was intended by the sender. It increases the effectiveness of the communication as it permits the sender to know the efficacy of his message. The response of the receiver can be verbal or non-verbal.

Decoding

interprets the sender's message and tries to understand it in the best possible manner. An effective communication occurs only if the receiver understands the message in exactly the same way as it was intended by the sender.

Noise

shows the barriers in communications. There are chances when the message sent by the sender is not received by the recipient.

Receiver

the person for whom the message is intended or targeted.The degree to which the receiver decodes the message depends on his knowledge of the subject matter, experience, trust and relationship with the sender.

Sender

the person who initiates the conversation and has conceptualized the idea that he intends to convey it to others.