Author: Masudur Rashid

In every organization, people need to exchange information to get work done. This exchange can flow upward, downward, or sideways. When it flows between people of the same level or rank, we call it horizontal communication. Imagine the marketing manager discussing a campaign with the sales manager or the HR officer coordinating with the finance officer. That’s horizontal communication in action. It helps employees coordinate, share ideas, and avoid unnecessary confusion — which is vital for any business to succeed. Definition of Horizontal Communication Horizontal communication refers to the exchange of information, ideas, or feedback between employees or departments that…

Sender transmits a message with the expectation that the receiver will receive, understand and act on it. However, messages do not always reach to its intended receiver in way the sender thinks. Some causes or factors impede the flow of message, it’s interpretation and understanding. Such factors or causes are known as communication barriers. Some definitions of the communication barrier are quoted below: According to Dr. Suruj Kumar Debnath, defined, “Barriers to communication mean obstacles to the process of communication. In the opinion of Louise E. Boone and Others, “Communication barriers are the problems that arise at every stage of…

Downward communication is the most effective way to direct, supervise, and guide the employees for attaining organizational goals. Success of downward communication depends on some factors or elements that are discussed below: Adequate knowledge of managers: managers should acquire adequate knowledge on the objectives, plans and policies of the organization. If managers are well informed of these matters, they can effectively communicate with their subordinates. Positive communication attitude: In order to make downward communication effective, managers need to develop a positive communication attitude. They must realize the necessity of communicating continuously with the subordinates for achieving organizational goals. Developing communication…

We get a million stress issues when we have a new interview. But maybe there is one problem that we can fix. An interview is a very important meeting for anyone. People try to make their best impressions by wearing the best clothes. But do we know how to dress for an interview? We know that most interviews will require formal or professional clothes. So we will, of course, try to go out and get the best pieces of what we identify as professional clothes. But sometimes, we make a few mistakes. Let’s see some of the things we might…

Communication is the heartbeat of every successful organization. Without it, even the best teams can stumble. Among all forms of communication, horizontal communication plays a special role. It connects people working at the same level and helps them coordinate, share information, and solve problems together. In today’s workplaces, where collaboration and teamwork matter more than ever, understanding the importance of horizontal communication is key. Let’s explore why it’s vital, how it works, and how organizations can make it even stronger. Why Horizontal Communication Is Essential Imagine working in an office where the marketing team has no idea what sales are…