In this video I explore the Communication Model. I created this model to help explain what is happening when we communicate face to face. The model applies to all face to face communication, one on one or one on a thousand. It consists of 5 components.
The first 4 items are the cornerstones of oral communication. In a perfect world this would be all there is. however that is not the case. There is a fifth component that comes into play and it can have a dramatic impact on the communication process. That factor is ‘noise’. Noise consists of anything that can negatively impact the communication. It could be real noise such as jack hammers or it could be environmental such as room temperate, too hot or too cold. It could be attitudes of the individuals involved in the communication. It could be poor room layout The list can be endless.
Other less obvious noise factors could be distractions. ie a piece of food in your teeth, a zipper down. It can be anything that will take the audience’ attention off the message.
In their extreme these noise factors can be very difficult for the speaker or presenter. So the more equipped you are to recognize noise factors the more capable you will be at handling them. I call this ‘managing the noise’.
Now go out and Make Your Voice Heard!
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