The communication process is a series of steps or actions involved in successfully exchanging information between a sender and a receiver. It consists of several key components and stages:
- Sender: The person who initiates the communication by developing an idea or message to convey.
- Encoding: The sender translates the idea into a message using words, symbols, gestures, or other forms suitable for transmission.
- Message: The actual information or content that is being communicated.
- Channel of Communication: The medium or method through which the message is sent, such as speech, writing, electronic media, or nonverbal cues.
- Receiver: The person or group who receives the message.
- Decoding: The receiver interprets or makes sense of the message.
- Feedback: The receiver’s response or reaction to the message, which can confirm understanding or indicate the need for clarification.
The process works as follows: The sender forms an idea, encodes it into a message, selects an appropriate channel to send it, the message travels through the channel to the receiver, who then decodes it and provides feedback if applicable. Effective communication occurs when the sender and receiver share the same understanding of the message
. This process is dynamic and can involve verbal and nonverbal communication, with feedback enabling two-way interaction to ensure the message is accurately received and understood
