{"id":28127,"date":"2025-07-31T16:24:11","date_gmt":"2025-07-31T15:24:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.learning-partners.com\/blog\/\/defining-interpersonal-communication-understanding-the-basics-for-better-collaboration\/"},"modified":"2026-04-10T14:54:07","modified_gmt":"2026-04-10T13:54:07","slug":"defining-interpersonal-communication-understanding-the-basics-for-better-collaboration","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.learning-partners.com\/en\/blog\/cohesion-performance-en\/defining-interpersonal-communication-understanding-the-basics-for-better-collaboration\/","title":{"rendered":"Defining interpersonal communication: understanding the basics for better collaboration"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||0px|||&#8221; da_disable_devices=&#8221;off|off|off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; da_is_popup=&#8221;off&#8221; da_exit_intent=&#8221;off&#8221; da_has_close=&#8221;on&#8221; da_alt_close=&#8221;off&#8221; da_dark_close=&#8221;off&#8221; da_not_modal=&#8221;on&#8221; da_is_singular=&#8221;off&#8221; da_with_loader=&#8221;off&#8221; da_has_shadow=&#8221;on&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||0px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;Contents&#8221; open_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; icon_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; toggle_icon=&#8221;&#x3b;||divi||400&#8243; use_icon_font_size=&#8221;on&#8221; icon_font_size=&#8221;25px&#8221; open_icon_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; open_toggle_icon=&#8221;&#x3d;||divi||400&#8243; open_use_icon_font_size=&#8221;on&#8221; open_icon_font_size=&#8221;25px&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_text_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; title_level=&#8221;h2&#8243; title_font=&#8221;&#8211;et_global_body_font|600|||||||&#8221; title_font_size=&#8221;30px&#8221; title_line_height=&#8221;2rem&#8221; closed_title_font=&#8221;&#8211;et_global_body_font|600|||||||&#8221; closed_title_font_size=&#8221;30px&#8221; closed_title_line_height=&#8221;2rem&#8221; body_font=&#8221;&#8211;et_global_body_font||||||||&#8221; body_text_color=&#8221;RGBA(255,255,255,0)&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#1d3355&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;40px|40px|40px|40px|true|true&#8221; border_radii=&#8221;on|20px|20px|20px|20px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><a href=\"#sommaire-1\" style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Interpersonal communication<\/strong>: what are we talking about?<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><a href=\"#sommaire-2\" style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What are <strong>the different types of<\/strong> interpersonal communication?<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><a href=\"#sommaire-3\" style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why is <strong>interpersonal communication<\/strong> crucial in the <\/span><\/a><a href=\"#sommaire-4\" style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">business?<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><a href=\"#sommaire-4\" style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>What are the most common obstacles<\/strong> to good interpersonal communication?<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><a href=\"#sommaire-5\" style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>6 keys to better communication<\/strong> in 2025<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><a href=\"#sommaire-6\" style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bonuses for a deeper understanding of interpersonal communication<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><a href=\"#sommaire-7\" style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Making interpersonal communication <strong>a lever for sustainable performance<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><a href=\"#sommaire-8\" style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FAQ on the <strong>definition of interpersonal communication<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><a href=\"#sommaire-9\" style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><strong>Develop your interpersonal skills<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||0px|||&#8221; da_disable_devices=&#8221;off|off|off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; da_is_popup=&#8221;off&#8221; da_exit_intent=&#8221;off&#8221; da_has_close=&#8221;on&#8221; da_alt_close=&#8221;off&#8221; da_dark_close=&#8221;off&#8221; da_not_modal=&#8221;on&#8221; da_is_singular=&#8221;off&#8221; da_with_loader=&#8221;off&#8221; da_has_shadow=&#8221;on&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font=&#8221;&#8211;et_global_body_font||||||||&#8221; text_line_height=&#8221;2rem&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p><b>So let&#8217;s start at the beginning: what is interpersonal communication?  <\/b>U<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">n expression that we often hear&#8230; but what does it actually mean in the world of work? In an environment where human exchanges are omnipresent, understanding the   <\/span><b>interpersonal communication in the workplace<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> has become an essential lever for improving collaboration, preventing conflict and strengthening the <\/span><b>organizational climate<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>verbal and non-verbal communication<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These are all dimensions that influence our professional interactions. And yet, many misunderstandings and tensions are rooted in a lack of understanding.   <\/span><b>poor understanding of interpersonal communication mechanisms<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. So how do you define it precisely? What are its components? Why is it so crucial to an organization?  <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this article, we&#8217;ll take a closer look at the <\/span><b>definition of interpersonal communication<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">by exploring its <\/span><b>types<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">its <\/span><b>issues<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">its <\/span><b>obstacles<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">as well as <\/span><b>key competencies<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">  to develop it effectively. Whether you&#8217;re a manager, HR manager or employee, you&#8217;ll find concrete guidelines and practical examples for strengthening your professional relationships. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our goal: to give you a clear, pragmatic and actionable understanding of <\/span><b>interpersonal communication<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">to make it a real asset for your company.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text module_id=&#8221;sommaire-1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_2_font=&#8221;&#8211;et_global_body_font||||||||&#8221; header_2_line_height=&#8221;2.5rem&#8221; header_2_font_size_tablet=&#8221;&#8221; header_2_font_size_phone=&#8221;24px&#8221; header_2_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><b>Interpersonal communication: what are we talking about?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font=&#8221;&#8211;et_global_body_font||||||||&#8221; text_line_height=&#8221;2rem&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>interpersonal communication<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Communication is the totality of verbal and non-verbal exchanges between two people. It can be formal or informal, synchronous or deferred, intentional or spontaneous. In the workplace, it plays a fundamental role in the transmission of ideas, the resolution of conflicts and the quality of relationships.  <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Far from being limited to words alone, this form of communication also involves elements such as tone of voice, posture, silences and gaze. In other words,   <\/span><b>interpersonal communication is both conscious and unconscious<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">which makes it complex but essential.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||0px|||&#8221; da_disable_devices=&#8221;off|off|off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; da_is_popup=&#8221;off&#8221; da_exit_intent=&#8221;off&#8221; da_has_close=&#8221;on&#8221; da_alt_close=&#8221;off&#8221; da_dark_close=&#8221;off&#8221; da_not_modal=&#8221;on&#8221; da_is_singular=&#8221;off&#8221; da_with_loader=&#8221;off&#8221; da_has_shadow=&#8221;on&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||0px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.learning-partners.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/interpersonal-communication-composition.png&#8221; alt=&#8221;Interpersonal communication definition: the components of interpersonal communication, Learning Partners&#8221; title_text=&#8221;composition-communication-interpersonelle&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;1px|||||&#8221; border_radii=&#8221;on|10px|10px|10px|10px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||0px|||&#8221; da_disable_devices=&#8221;off|off|off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; da_is_popup=&#8221;off&#8221; da_exit_intent=&#8221;off&#8221; da_has_close=&#8221;on&#8221; da_alt_close=&#8221;off&#8221; da_dark_close=&#8221;off&#8221; da_not_modal=&#8221;on&#8221; da_is_singular=&#8221;off&#8221; da_with_loader=&#8221;off&#8221; da_has_shadow=&#8221;on&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text module_id=&#8221;sommaire-2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_2_font=&#8221;&#8211;et_global_body_font||||||||&#8221; header_2_line_height=&#8221;2.5rem&#8221; header_2_font_size_tablet=&#8221;&#8221; header_2_font_size_phone=&#8221;24px&#8221; header_2_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><b>What are the different types of interpersonal communication?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font=&#8221;&#8211;et_global_body_font||||||||&#8221; text_line_height=&#8221;2rem&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are several forms of interpersonal communication, which can be classified according to different criteria. Knowing them enables you to adapt your practices to suit your professional context. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are the 4 main categories:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Verbal communication<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> This is based on the use of oral or written language.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>Non-verbal communication<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is expressed through gestures, postures and facial expressions.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"3\"><b>Paraverbal communication<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> includes tone, rhythm and pauses.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Digital and mediatized communication<\/b><span> e-mail, messaging, videoconferencing.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Each has its strengths and limitations. In a hybrid or multicultural context, knowing how to play on these different dimensions is a key skill. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span>For further information, see the Universit\u00e9 de Sherbrooke&#8217;s analysis of <b>forms of communication. <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usherbrooke.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"dofollow noopener\">(consult)<\/a><\/span><\/span>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text module_id=&#8221;sommaire-3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_2_font=&#8221;&#8211;et_global_body_font||||||||&#8221; header_2_line_height=&#8221;2.5rem&#8221; header_2_font_size_tablet=&#8221;&#8221; header_2_font_size_phone=&#8221;23px&#8221; header_2_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><b>Why is interpersonal communication crucial in business?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font=&#8221;&#8211;et_global_body_font||||||||&#8221; text_line_height=&#8221;2rem&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In a company, <\/span><b>good interpersonal communication promotes cohesion<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It improves productivity and reduces tension. Conversely, inefficient or ambiguous exchanges can generate stress, misunderstandings and latent conflicts. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are the concrete benefits of quality communication:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Builds <\/span><b>confidence<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and<\/span><b>commitment<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> between teams.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Improves <\/span><b>quality of feedback<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and decision-making.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reduces the risk of errors, duplication or misalignment.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Creates a <\/span><b>work environment<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The result is an environment that is conducive to collaboration. Below is a table summarizing the impact of effective versus ineffective communication. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span>According to <a href=\"https:\/\/hbr.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"dofollow noopener\">Harvard Business Review<\/a>, 70% of strategic errors are linked to communication problems.[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||0px|||&#8221; da_disable_devices=&#8221;off|off|off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; da_is_popup=&#8221;off&#8221; da_exit_intent=&#8221;off&#8221; da_has_close=&#8221;on&#8221; da_alt_close=&#8221;off&#8221; da_dark_close=&#8221;off&#8221; da_not_modal=&#8221;on&#8221; da_is_singular=&#8221;off&#8221; da_with_loader=&#8221;off&#8221; da_has_shadow=&#8221;on&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||0px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.learning-partners.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/interpersonal-communication-issues-impact.png&#8221; alt=&#8221;Interpersonal communication definition: summary chart, impact of effective versus ineffective communication, Learning Partners&#8221; title_text=&#8221;effective-interpersonal-communication-impact-chart&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;1px|||||&#8221; border_radii=&#8221;on|10px|10px|10px|10px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||0px|||&#8221; da_disable_devices=&#8221;off|off|off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; da_is_popup=&#8221;off&#8221; da_exit_intent=&#8221;off&#8221; da_has_close=&#8221;on&#8221; da_alt_close=&#8221;off&#8221; da_dark_close=&#8221;off&#8221; da_not_modal=&#8221;on&#8221; da_is_singular=&#8221;off&#8221; da_with_loader=&#8221;off&#8221; da_has_shadow=&#8221;on&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text module_id=&#8221;sommaire-4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_2_font=&#8221;&#8211;et_global_body_font||||||||&#8221; header_2_line_height=&#8221;2.5rem&#8221; header_2_font_size_tablet=&#8221;&#8221; header_2_font_size_phone=&#8221;24px&#8221; header_2_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><b>What are the most common obstacles to good interpersonal communication?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font=&#8221;&#8211;et_global_body_font||||||||&#8221; text_line_height=&#8221;2rem&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even the best communicators encounter obstacles. It&#8217;s essential to spot them so you can bypass or defuse them. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Among the most common:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Cognitive biases<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> hasty interpretations, generalizations.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Lack of active listening<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> A tendency to respond rather than understand.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Unexpressed emotions<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> frustration, anger, poorly channeled anxiety.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Cultural or hierarchical differences<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> implicit barriers to exchanges.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Digital tools misused<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Digital tools: poorly formulated messages, poorly perceived tone.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These obstacles are not inevitable. With the right methods and tools, it&#8217;s possible to streamline exchanges. For a more in-depth look at the subject <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.learning-partners.com\/en\/obstacles-communication-interpersonnelle-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"dofollow noopener\">read our article on obstacles to interpersonal communication.<\/a><\/strong>  <\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||0px|||&#8221; da_disable_devices=&#8221;off|off|off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; da_is_popup=&#8221;off&#8221; da_exit_intent=&#8221;off&#8221; da_has_close=&#8221;on&#8221; da_alt_close=&#8221;off&#8221; da_dark_close=&#8221;off&#8221; da_not_modal=&#8221;on&#8221; da_is_singular=&#8221;off&#8221; da_with_loader=&#8221;off&#8221; da_has_shadow=&#8221;on&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||0px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.learning-partners.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/5-barriers-to-interpersonal-communication.png&#8221; alt=&#8221;The 5 main obstacles to interpersonal communication, Learning Partners&#8221; title_text=&#8221;5-brakes-communication-interpersonal&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;1px|||||&#8221; border_radii=&#8221;on|10px|10px|10px|10px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||0px|||&#8221; da_disable_devices=&#8221;off|off|off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; da_is_popup=&#8221;off&#8221; da_exit_intent=&#8221;off&#8221; da_has_close=&#8221;on&#8221; da_alt_close=&#8221;off&#8221; da_dark_close=&#8221;off&#8221; da_not_modal=&#8221;on&#8221; da_is_singular=&#8221;off&#8221; da_with_loader=&#8221;off&#8221; da_has_shadow=&#8221;on&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||0px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text module_id=&#8221;sommaire-5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_2_font=&#8221;&#8211;et_global_body_font||||||||&#8221; header_2_line_height=&#8221;2.5rem&#8221; header_2_font_size_tablet=&#8221;&#8221; header_2_font_size_phone=&#8221;24px&#8221; header_2_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><b>6 keys to better communication in 2025<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font=&#8221;&#8211;et_global_body_font||||||||&#8221; text_line_height=&#8221;2rem&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><strong data-start=\"87\" data-end=\"116\">Communicating better in 2025<\/strong> means more than just knowing how to speak or listen. It&#8217;s about understanding, adapting and connecting in a hyper-connected, hybrid and demanding world. In an age of emotional intelligence, asynchronous exchanges and information overload, certain skills are becoming essential. Here are <strong data-start=\"419\" data-end=\"439\">6 concrete keys<\/strong> to strengthening your professional interactions and making your communication a real lever for performance and cohesion.   <\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_2_font=&#8221;&#8211;et_global_body_font||||||||&#8221; header_2_line_height=&#8221;2rem&#8221; header_3_font=&#8221;&#8211;et_global_body_font||||||||&#8221; header_3_line_height=&#8221;2.5rem&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><b>1. Radical active listening<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font=&#8221;&#8211;et_global_body_font||||||||&#8221; text_line_height=&#8221;2rem&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It&#8217;s no longer enough to listen and respond. In 2025, we   <\/span><b>listening for understanding<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">without interrupting, anticipating or judging. This means : <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Rephrase<\/strong> to check understanding.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<p><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Ask<\/strong> open-ended questions.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<p><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Be 100% present<\/strong>, without screens or distractions.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_2_font=&#8221;&#8211;et_global_body_font||||||||&#8221; header_2_line_height=&#8221;2rem&#8221; header_3_font=&#8221;&#8211;et_global_body_font||||||||&#8221; header_3_line_height=&#8221;2.5rem&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><b>2. Emotional clarity<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font=&#8221;&#8211;et_global_body_font||||||||&#8221; text_line_height=&#8221;2rem&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In a professional world where emotions are omnipresent (stress, uncertainty, mental workload), <\/span><b>know how to name and regulate your emotions<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">  becomes a key skill. It&#8217;s not about being &#8220;emotional&#8221;, it&#8217;s about being   <\/span><b>emotionally lucid<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_2_font=&#8221;&#8211;et_global_body_font||||||||&#8221; header_2_line_height=&#8221;2rem&#8221; header_3_font=&#8221;&#8211;et_global_body_font||||||||&#8221; header_3_line_height=&#8221;2.5rem&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><b>3. Adapting to the channel (and context)<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font=&#8221;&#8211;et_global_body_font||||||||&#8221; text_line_height=&#8221;2rem&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Slack, Zoom, email, WhatsApp, meetings&#8230; In 2025, good communicators choose   <\/span><b>the right channel at the right time<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">according to :<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The emergency.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<p><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sensitivity level.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<p><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The need for clarity or nuance.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_2_font=&#8221;&#8211;et_global_body_font||||||||&#8221; header_2_line_height=&#8221;2rem&#8221; header_3_font=&#8221;&#8211;et_global_body_font||||||||&#8221; header_3_line_height=&#8221;2.5rem&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><b>4. Mastering hybrid non-verbal communication<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font=&#8221;&#8211;et_global_body_font||||||||&#8221; text_line_height=&#8221;2rem&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With the widespread use of visios, non-verbal communication has changed. We must : <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Work <\/span><b>posture, voice and gaze<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on camera.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<p><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Read weak signals <\/span><b>even from a distance<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<p><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maintain consistency between verbal and non-verbal communication.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_2_font=&#8221;&#8211;et_global_body_font||||||||&#8221; header_2_line_height=&#8221;2rem&#8221; header_3_font=&#8221;&#8211;et_global_body_font||||||||&#8221; header_3_line_height=&#8221;2.5rem&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><b>5. Inclusive communication<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font=&#8221;&#8211;et_global_body_font||||||||&#8221; text_line_height=&#8221;2rem&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Working with different profiles requires more inclusive communication:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Ban<\/strong> ambiguous, sexist or exclusionary expressions.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<p><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Clarify<\/b> intentions<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<p><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Greet<\/strong> objections without reacting defensively.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_2_font=&#8221;&#8211;et_global_body_font||||||||&#8221; header_2_line_height=&#8221;2rem&#8221; header_3_font=&#8221;&#8211;et_global_body_font||||||||&#8221; header_3_line_height=&#8221;2.5rem&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><b>6. Continuous constructive feedback<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font=&#8221;&#8211;et_global_body_font||||||||&#8221; text_line_height=&#8221;2rem&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gone are the days of annual feedback. In 2025, high-performance teams will introduce : <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Short, regular, benevolent<b>feedback <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<p><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Communication rituals<\/strong> (reviews, retrospectives).<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<p><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A <strong>culture of adjustment<\/strong>, not judgment.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||0px|||&#8221; da_disable_devices=&#8221;off|off|off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; da_is_popup=&#8221;off&#8221; da_exit_intent=&#8221;off&#8221; da_has_close=&#8221;on&#8221; da_alt_close=&#8221;off&#8221; da_dark_close=&#8221;off&#8221; da_not_modal=&#8221;on&#8221; da_is_singular=&#8221;off&#8221; da_with_loader=&#8221;off&#8221; da_has_shadow=&#8221;on&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px|||||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text module_id=&#8221;sommaire-6&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_2_font=&#8221;&#8211;et_global_body_font||||||||&#8221; header_2_line_height=&#8221;2.5rem&#8221; header_2_font_size_tablet=&#8221;&#8221; header_2_font_size_phone=&#8221;24px&#8221; header_2_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><b>Bonus to deepen the definition of interpersonal communication<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font=&#8221;&#8211;et_global_body_font||||||||&#8221; text_line_height=&#8221;2rem&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Want to go further? Here is some additional content for you to explore to develop your interpersonal skills and enhance your collective performance: <\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><strong>White paper <\/strong><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Understanding human communication in the workplace<\/span><\/i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"#contact-learning-partners-wpforms\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Learning Partners training<\/strong>: <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Communicating with impact in a team<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These resources will help you make <\/span><b>interpersonal communication<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> a powerful lever for alignment, commitment and leadership.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text module_id=&#8221;sommaire-7&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_2_font=&#8221;&#8211;et_global_body_font||||||||&#8221; header_2_line_height=&#8221;2.5rem&#8221; header_2_font_size_tablet=&#8221;&#8221; header_2_font_size_phone=&#8221;24px&#8221; header_2_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><b>Making interpersonal communication a lever for sustainable performance<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font=&#8221;&#8211;et_global_body_font||||||||&#8221; text_line_height=&#8221;2rem&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>interpersonal communication<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">  It shapes relationships, influences the quality of collaborative work and conditions collective performance. Understanding   <\/span><b>different types of communication<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">identify common <\/span><b>frequent obstacles<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and then learn to overcome them through appropriate practices is an essential skill in any human organization.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For managers and employees alike, it&#8217;s all about developing sustainable interpersonal skills: <\/span><b>active listening<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">clarity of expression, managing emotions, adapting channel and language to the context.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At <\/span><b>Learning Partners<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">we support companies and their teams so that communication is no longer a source of friction, but a real lever for cohesion and leadership. <\/span><b>for cohesion and leadership<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. 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It has a direct influence on efficiency, cohesion and work climate. <\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;Why improve interpersonal communication?&#8221; icon_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; toggle_icon=&#8221;&#x37;||divi||400&#8243; use_icon_font_size=&#8221;on&#8221; icon_font_size=&#8221;20px&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; body_font=&#8221;&#8211;et_global_body_font||||||||&#8221; body_line_height=&#8221;2rem&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; toggle_level=&#8221;h3&#8243; toggle_font=&#8221;&#8211;et_global_body_font|700|||||||&#8221; toggle_font_size=&#8221;18px&#8221; toggle_line_height=&#8221;2rem&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Good communication reduces misunderstandings, improves productivity and fosters trust within teams.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;What are the main obstacles to interpersonal communication?&#8221; icon_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; toggle_icon=&#8221;&#x37;||divi||400&#8243; use_icon_font_size=&#8221;on&#8221; icon_font_size=&#8221;20px&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; body_font=&#8221;&#8211;et_global_body_font||||||||&#8221; body_line_height=&#8221;2rem&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; toggle_level=&#8221;h3&#8243; toggle_font=&#8221;&#8211;et_global_body_font|700|||||||&#8221; toggle_font_size=&#8221;18px&#8221; toggle_line_height=&#8221;2rem&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cognitive biases, lack of listening skills, unexpressed emotions and hierarchical or cultural differences are the most common.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;How can you develop your interpersonal communication skills?&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221; icon_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; toggle_icon=&#8221;&#x37;||divi||400&#8243; use_icon_font_size=&#8221;on&#8221; icon_font_size=&#8221;20px&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; body_font=&#8221;&#8211;et_global_body_font||||||||&#8221; body_line_height=&#8221;2rem&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; toggle_level=&#8221;h3&#8243; toggle_font=&#8221;&#8211;et_global_body_font|700|||||||&#8221; toggle_font_size=&#8221;18px&#8221; toggle_line_height=&#8221;2rem&#8221;]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Through active listening, reformulation training, emotional management and continuing professional development. 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