Saturday, February 28, 2009

Improving Communication Clarity

Tips to Improve Clarity:
1. Use less words.


2. Avoid complex and hard to follow sentences or stories.

3. Slow down your speaking pace.

4. Inquire about understanding and meaning.

5. Use simple words and phrases.

6. Read the receiver of information to see if they are with you or lost.

7. Avoid lots of adjectives and adverbs.

8. Avoid flowery language that paints a great picture but may convolute the meaning.

9. Reiterate key points.

10. Look directly at whom you are speaking.


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