Describe the factors to consider when promoting effective communication

Several factors should be considered when promoting effective communication.

These can include:

• The individual’s condition (e.g. a hearing impairment may mean that you have to face an individual when speaking with them)
• The individual’s state of mind (e.g. if an individual is very angry, it can be difficult for them to think rationally)
• Language (e.g. to communicate effectively, all parties must understand the same language)
• Dialects/accents (e.g. strong regional accents may be difficult to understand)
• Jargon/slang (e.g. using technical language may confuse others)
• Environment (e.g. a cold or noisy room can make communication more difficult)

These factors and more should be considered to ensure communication with others is as effective as possible.