In our group project at school, we were assigned to make a video presentation. I thought one of my classmates was in charge of editing, but it turned out that she was waiting for me to send the files. Because of this misunderstanding, we failed to submit the project on time and got a lower grade.BarriersAssumption – We assumed each person knew their exact role without confirming.Lack of clear communication – We only discussed the plan once and never checked in again.No follow-up or written instruction – Nothing was written down, so no one had a reference.StrategiesClarify roles and responsibilities at the beginning.Use group chats or checklists to confirm tasks.Follow up regularly and ask for progress updates.Encourage open communication without blaming anyone.Effective communication:Builds teamwork and trustAvoids misunderstandingsMakes tasks more organized and successfulHelps resolve conflict quicklyFrom this experience, I realized that effective communication is not just about talking—it’s about making sure that everyone understands what’s expected. It involves listening, confirming, and checking in. If we had used clearer communication strategies, we could have avoided the confusion and submitted a better project.