Overcoming Communication Barriers through Power Talk in Company Culture

Abstract

It is well-known that communication can be both unifying and divisive. The paper is designed with three purposes in mind. First, it takes us through the most frequent obstacles to effective communication which are likely to affect interpersonal and intercultural business relationships. Second, it aims to describe the array of barriers which have a delaying and distorting effect on communication. Third, it analyzes ways of refining our communication skills in order to become more flexible in unblocking miscommunication. The results emphasize that power talkers should use certain strategies to make their points of view more emphatic and increase their flexibility through strong/positive language and opinions.

Keywords

• business relationships
• communication barriers
• company culture
• power talk