Communication Channels Glossary Definition

Term Communication Channels
Definition

Communication Channels is a communication concept used to explain a change clearly, consistently, and at the right time for affected audiences. In Change Management, it helps build awareness, reduce uncertainty, and support informed adoption.

Communication Channel is a Telecommunications concept used to describe how voice, video, or data signals are created, carried, modified, or received across a communications channel.

Context & Usage

It appears in communication plans, leader talking points, stakeholder updates, FAQs, and readiness campaigns for affected groups.

Related concepts include Communications Plan and Stakeholder Engagement.

Engineers and technical writers use this concept when explaining how signals behave over copper, fiber, radio, microwave, satellite, or packet-based media.

Related concepts include Telecommunications.

Additional Resource: International Telecommunication Union: What Is Telecommunication?

Categories Technical Writing and Documentation, General Technology and Miscellaneous