Building a Common Plane of Understanding (CPU) in the Process of Interpersonal Communication

RESEARCH OBJECTIVE: This study aims to demonstrate the role of a common plane of understanding (CPU) in interpersonal communication. It analyzes the distribution of communication dimensions (CD) – information (CDI), energy-emotion (CDEE), collaboration and common activity (CDCC), and relation (CDR) – in the process of building CPU. Additionally, it examines the relationship between CPU and effective communication (EC). THE RESEARCH PROBLEM AND METHODS: Two theses were formulated: There is a connection between the structuring of the communication process and building CPU; There is a connection between CPU and EC. A systemic, structural, and constructivist approach was applied to analyze these relationships. THE PROCESS OF ARGUMENTATION: CPU is a shared platform for understanding, which encompasses the regulation and coordination of the forms of variability in the communication pro- cess (FVCP), including CD. CPU is indispensable for communication, as it enables the sender (S) and receiver (R) to exchange information and establish meaning. The communication process unfolds across four dimensions: DCI, DCEE, DCCC, and DCR. Each of these dimensions contributes uniquely to the formation of CPU. RESEARCH RESULTS: Proper regulation and coordination of FVCP, including CD, correspond to the development of CPU. The research presented in this article substantiates the interdependence of communication dimensions and CPU. In casual conversation, the dimensions that contribute most significantly to CPU, in order of impact, are DCCC, DCR, DCEE, and DCI. CONCLUSIONS, RECOMMENDATIONS, AND APPLICABLE VALUE OF RESEARCH: The influence of CD on CPU suggests that the transmission of information through the informational dimension must be preceded by the appropriate regulation of the other dimensions. Expanding one’s knowledge, skills, and competencies in each CD is a valuable endeavor: it strengthens not only CPU buildingt but also communication effectiveness. CPU is a vital element of interpersonal communication, as it facilitates mutual understanding and meaningful interaction between interlocutors.