While there are many communication styles that are very effective, sometimes communication barriers get in the way and causes difficulties, what can one due to overcome these communication barriers; in order for the communication to flow once again. One can start by simply looking at to what’s cause these barriers, and find a solution to the problem by using certain concepts and ideas; while breaking down those barriers. That’s why it essential to know exactly what precautions to take while focusing on the communication gap, then deciding what approaches one can use that will be beneficial for all involved. Because of these barriers, “Too frequently we believe that we’ve communicated with others only to find ourselves sinking in a sea of misunderstanding
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In this case scenario my first suggestion would be to use an open door policy, this giving employees the chance to come to the boss anytime; just by stopping in to have a chat. However, for some people this isn’t an acceptable solution, for they feel that open door policy means that management can come and go at their disquisition. Another words, it’s not beneficial for them, and they try to refrain from taking the extra step to push themselves to enter the manager office; just to be able to speak with them. That’s because they feel that in order to see the manager, or boss they actually need to schedule a visit with them to be heard; others feel there will be unconscious consequences between themselves and their boss. “If managers really want to discover what employees think about the operations of an organization, they must walk through the open portals themselves and engage in some observant exploration” (Drafke, 2009, pg. 125). Another words manager need to look for the outside in, and take a step back and see things from an employee’s perspective in order for the communication barrier to cease. However, as for me in order to overcome this barrier with Fred, I’d make every effort to use the open door policy whenever I possible could; since Fred is unable to come to me due to his hectic schedule. By using this method, it would benefit both parties (me and Fred), for my manager wouldn’t need to come to me to discuss issues or problem, because I’d be taking the bull by the horn; while making an extra effort to resolve it on my own by applying the open door policy. This would allow us to have a conversation face-to-face where I’d be given a chance to send my message, while awaiting it to be transported, then transformed into words of what need to be said, and eventually
In this case scenario my first suggestion would be to use an open door policy, this giving employees the chance to come to the boss anytime; just by stopping in to have a chat. However, for some people this isn’t an acceptable solution, for they feel that open door policy means that management can come and go at their disquisition. Another words, it’s not beneficial for them, and they try to refrain from taking the extra step to push themselves to enter the manager office; just to be able to speak with them. That’s because they feel that in order to see the manager, or boss they actually need to schedule a visit with them to be heard; others feel there will be unconscious consequences between themselves and their boss. “If managers really want to discover what employees think about the operations of an organization, they must walk through the open portals themselves and engage in some observant exploration” (Drafke, 2009, pg. 125). Another words manager need to look for the outside in, and take a step back and see things from an employee’s perspective in order for the communication barrier to cease. However, as for me in order to overcome this barrier with Fred, I’d make every effort to use the open door policy whenever I possible could; since Fred is unable to come to me due to his hectic schedule. By using this method, it would benefit both parties (me and Fred), for my manager wouldn’t need to come to me to discuss issues or problem, because I’d be taking the bull by the horn; while making an extra effort to resolve it on my own by applying the open door policy. This would allow us to have a conversation face-to-face where I’d be given a chance to send my message, while awaiting it to be transported, then transformed into words of what need to be said, and eventually