| Aspect | Common Issue | Suggestion | |---|---|---| | | 50+ words per slide; bullet points with full sentences. | Max 6 lines per slide; 5–7 words per bullet. | | Visuals | Clip art or generic icons (envelopes, speech bubbles). | Use real photos, short video clips, or simple diagrams showing failed vs. effective communication. | | Examples | Overused: “boss and employee,” “teacher and student.” | Add modern examples: remote team Slack message, TikTok comment thread, customer support chat. | | Engagement | Passive listing of traits. | Turn each characteristic into a quick poll or “spot the error” scenario. | | Flow | Jumps from definition to characteristics to types without a story. | Open with a miscommunication disaster (e.g., Mars Climate Orbiter – units mix-up). Then explain which characteristics failed. |
two-way process requiring both a sender and a receiver. Slide 3: The "7 Cs" of Communication This is the most common framework for this topic. Dedicate one slide to the list and follow-up slides to the details: Completeness: Provide all necessary facts. Conciseness: Stick to the point; avoid fillers. Consideration: Step into the shoes of the audience (the "You" approach). Clarity: Use specific, easy-to-understand language. Concreteness: Use facts and figures rather than abstract words. Courtesy: Be respectful and polite. Correctness: Ensure proper grammar and accurate information. Slide 4: Key Functional Characteristics Continuous Process: It never truly ends; one message leads to another. Dynamic: It changes based on the mood, environment, and relationship of the participants. Pervasive: It happens at all levels of an organization and in every part of life. Systematic: It involves a sender, message, channel, receiver, and feedback loop. Slide 5: Verbal vs. Non-Verbal Elements Verbal: Words, tone, and pitch. Non-Verbal: Body language, facial expressions, and eye contact. Insight: Research suggests that over characteristics of communication ppt
Communication doesn’t have a fixed start or end point; it is an ongoing process. Every interaction is influenced by the one that came before it. It is dynamic because it shifts based on the environment, the mood of the participants, and the medium being used (text, video, or face-to-face). 4. Intentional and Unintentional | Aspect | Common Issue | Suggestion |
Understanding these characteristics allows you to bridge the gap between simply "sending a message" and actually "being understood." When building your slides, use clear visuals to represent these concepts, ensuring your presentation is as effective as the principles it describes. | Use real photos, short video clips, or
Most slides on this topic include these 7 characteristics. Here’s how they hold up: