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Perceptual barriers: our perception (awareness) of an issue is determined by many factors. Even people from the same family can have different perceptions about the same issue depending on their age, gender, level of education , etc. Therefore, people in the conservancy community (members and non-members) can have different perceptions, knowledge, beliefs and opinions regarding issues relevant to the conservancy and its management and activities.  \n2. Language barriers: Namibians speak many different languages and therefore have wholly different words for things, ideas and issues that the conservancy may wish to discuss. It is therefore important that we use simple and clear words at all times and (if necessary) use a translator to convey important information (verbal as well as written) .  \n3. Cultural barriers: different Namibian ethnic groups have different cultural/traditional practices and these may affect the way that the conservancy can communicate effectively with all members of one sub-sector of the community, or another.  \n4. Emotional barriers: we need to be especially sensitive in the language that we use when we are dealing with controversial, contentious, or sensitive issues (such as HIV/AIDS, or poaching for bush meat, to give two examples) that can be the cause of disagreement or even open conflict among conservancy members. It is critical to maintain confidentiality at all times when dealing with personal details, yet balance this against the need to bring particular challenges to the attention of a wider audience.  \n5. Inappropriate body language: a communicator needs to be aware of his/her body language and should strive to use it effectively. It is important to use body language to enhance a message, rather than undermine it. It is fine to use body language to emphasise a point, but not to the extent that the audience feels that they are being alienated or judged in some way (don’t point at an individual, for example, or single out a particular group – even if you are not actually criticising them at the time) .  \n6. Organisational barriers: a simple conservancy organisational structure will make communication easier; an overly complex structure , on the other hand, will create the potential for communication breakdown. The number of hierarchical levels should be as few as possible.  \n7. Physical barriers: some Namibian conservancies cover vast areas. This provides lot of challenges in communicating with all members of the community as people live long distances from one another, and may not have access to telephones, radios etc.  \n8. Gender barriers: there are many interconnecting historical, cultural, social and educationbased reasons why women may be prevented from communicating freely, or accessing means of communication equitably. We should, as a conservancy, encourage the equal participation and representation of both men and women in all conservancy activities.  \nMODULE 1.4, HANDOUT \\#1: Barriers to good communication (page 2 of 2)  \n9. Poor listening skills: there is a difference between ‘listening ’ and ‘hearing’. Active listening means hearing with a proper understanding of the message that is being conveyed. By asking questions, the speaker can find out whether his/her message is understood or not by the receiver in the manner that was intended by the speaker. Similarly, a CC should schedule satisfactory time to meet with its members and stakeholders, and should listen carefully to problems and feedback.  \n10. Information overload: the CC should know how to prioritise the information it wants to communicate. It is critical not to overload any audience with unnecessary information. For example, having a meeting agenda that has too many points that need to be covered ina couple of hours will not contribute towards good communication as no single issue will be dealt with in any detail due to time constraints. 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