“Lack of communication is the
DEATH of a relationship.” -
Anonymous
“Communication works for those
who work at it”. – John Powell
“Good communication is the
bridge between confusion and
clarity” – Nat Tuner
Speaker- the source of information or
message
Message – the information, ideas, or thoughts
conveyed by the speaker in words or in actions.
Encoding – the process of converting the message into words,
actions, or other forms that the speaker understands.
Channel – the medium or the means, such as personal or non-
personal, verbal or nonverbal in which the encoded message is
conveyed.
Decoding – the process of interpreting the
encoded message of the speaker by the receiver.
Receiver – the recipient of the message, or
someone who decodes the message.
Feedback – the reactions, responses, or
information provided by the receiver.
Context – the environment where
communication takes place.
Barrier – the factors that affect the flow of
communication.