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ELEMENTS OF THE COMMUNICATION CYCLE

              Communication involves a two-way exchange of information,
              i.e., giving and receiving information. Speaking and writing are
              modes of giving information, whereas listening and reading are
              modes of receiving information.

              Communication Cycle has different elements which are divided
              into the following categories:
                Sender: The person who initiates the communication. The sender has an idea or information to share and
                 encodes this message into a format suitable for transmission.

                Encoding: The process of converting the idea or information into symbols, words, gestures, or other forms
                 of communication. The sender selects the appropriate channel to transmit the message.
                Ideas/Message:  An  idea  is  a  plan  or  thought  that  can  be  expressed  as  an  opinion.  It  represents  the
                 information or content being communicated by the sender, which can be conveyed verbally, non-verbally,
                 in writing, or through symbols.

                Communication Channel: The medium through which the message is sent. This can include face-to-face
                 conversation, phone calls, emails, social media, letters, or any other method of communication.
                Receiver: The person or group who receives the message. The receiver must be attentive and ready to
                 decode the message.

                Decoding:  The  process  by  which  the  receiver  interprets  and  understands  the  encoded  message.  This
                 involves interpreting the symbols, words, or gestures used by the sender.

                Feedback: The response from the receiver to the sender. Feedback ensures that the message has been
                 received and understood correctly. This can be in the form of verbal or non-verbal responses.

                7C’S OF EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION
              Effective communication involves the clear and concise exchange of information, ideas, and messages to ensure
              mutual understanding. This can be achieved by following the basic principles of professional communication
              skills, known as the 7 Cs: Clear, Concise, Concrete, Correct, Coherent, Complete, and Courteous.

                Clear: The content of the message you wish to communicate should be straight and clear so that it is easy
                 to understand and interpret correctly.
                Concise: The message should be short and precise. Instead of using long sentences or paragraphs we
                 should focus on short sentences to convey our message.

                Concrete: The content should be clear in words with the direct focus on the message.

                Correct: Use of correct words, sentences, grammar of whichever language you follow to communicate is
                 very important.
                Coherent: The content of the message should stick to the topic and should flow in a sequence that makes
                 sense.

               Complete: The message should be complete with all the required information for a necessary action.
                Courteous: Messages should be ethically politely conveyed with no hidden insult tone and aggravated
                 tone.




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