Communication and Trust Do some research to identify four to six common communication problems that occur in organizations. The text discusses several organizational communication problems. Provide examples of where you see the problems in your organization. Also, identify four to six possible solutions or principles that leaders should utilize to stimulate effective communications. Solutions might line up to problems (i.e., one solution matched to one problem, etc.) or be a general list of solutions to address the problems.

Communication mistakes are common in every organization in existence. Not only are they common, but they also consist of many different forms of communication blunders that can slow an organizations path to its objectives. Furthermore, communication problems can also occur at every level of the organization. Despite the importance of effective communication skills, many organizations overlook the opportunity for training and development in this area. This paper will prepare a list of common communication mistakes that a leader can make in an organizational setting as well as offer some tips to avoid these problems in the future.

Cultural Differences

Cultural differences are a common source of communication problems. People from different backgrounds can have...

This can cause some employees to avoid other employees who are culturally diverse and an in-group and out-group situation can easily form. However, some research indicates that teams and organizations whose members are heterogeneous in meaningful ways, for example, in skill set, education, work experiences, perspectives on a problem, cultural orientation, and so forth, have a higher potential for innovation than teams whose members are homogeneous (Nelson, 2014). One way to avoid cultural barriers in group meetings is to designate an effective facilitator that can ensure that each member in the group has an opportunity to participate and share their opinions.
Getting Off Topic

Another communication blunder among groups is the fact that some groups have the tendency to get off topic both in and out of group meetings. Instead of focusing on organizational objectives, some individuals and groups will veer off topic and gossip or talk about something unrelated to the tasks at hand. One of the best practices from my experience is to have a formal agenda and meeting process. This can help keep the group on track because they will be aware of the specific items to cover as well as the time frame in which is allotted to the topics. Furthermore, the…