Learning objective

Show awareness of the barriers to communication, including how these barriers develop and the issues caused by ineffective communication, as well as strategies to minimize or eliminate these barriers.

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Quick explanation

Show awareness of the barriers to communication, including how these barriers develop and the issues caused by ineffective communication, as well as strategies to minimize or eliminate these barriers

This point belongs to Internal and external communication, especially Internal and external communication outcomes.
You need to be able to show awareness of the barriers to communication, including how these barriers develop and the issues caused by ineffective communication, as well as strategies to minimize or eliminate these barriers.
The key ideas to know are Identify, Explain, and Consider.
Use the linked flashcards and practice questions to check recall, then practise applying the idea in an exam-style answer.

Key concepts

IdentifyExplainConsider

Why it matters

This objective helps connect Internal and external communication outcomes to exam-style questions, flashcards, and revision notes for Internal and external communication.

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