Overcoming Barriers to Communication in Leadership Roles
Morice Mabry, ACC
Executive and Leadership Certified Coach | I help implement comprehensive learning and leadership development strategies to increase company and program retention rates. | VISIONARY & STRATEGIC THINKER
When you’re in a leadership role, communication is key to your success. You need to be able to communicate effectively with your team in order to get the best results. However, there are often barriers that stand in the way of effective communication. In this blog post, we’ll discuss some of the most common barriers to communication and how you can overcome them.
Use of Jargon
The first barrier to effective communication is the use of jargon. Jargon is the specialized language that is used by members of a particular profession or group. It can be difficult for those outside of the group to understand jargon. As a leader, it’s important to use language that everyone on your team can understand. Avoid using jargon when communicating with your team members. If you need to use jargon, make sure to explain it so that everyone is on the same page.
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Use of Acronyms
Another common barrier to effective communication is the use of acronyms. Acronyms are abbreviations that are made up of the first letter of each word in a phrase (for example, ASAP). They can be helpful in speed up communication. However, they can also be confusing if people don’t know what they mean. When using acronyms, make sure that everyone on your team knows what they mean. If someone doesn’t know, take the time to explain it.
Body Language
The final barrier we’ll discuss is body language. Body language is how we communicate through our posture, facial expressions, and gestures. It can be easy to misinterpret someone’s body language. For example, someone might cross their arms when they’re actually open to hearing what you have to say. Pay attention to someone’s body language and try to interpret what they might be trying to communicate.
Takeaway:
Barriers to communication can stand in the way of effective leadership. However, there are ways to overcome these barriers by being aware of them and taking steps to avoid them, you can improve your ability to communicate with your team and get better results.