Effective Communication
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How To Present Your New Project Idea
To Decision Makers3 |
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Start with the main message
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Structure the supporting rationale - ideally into three points -
because most audiences can easily assimilate three points - in one of
two ways:
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a grouping of parallel points
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a logical flow of argument: statement, implication, resolution
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To communicate effectively, don't try to say all you know -
say only what your audience needs to know. Sort out relevant data from a
huge amount of available input and convey only what helps your audience take
productive action. Turn data into information that has clear meaning and
relevance to your audience.
Feedback: Finding the Difference that Makes the
Difference
If two situations or processes seem very similar
but have different outcomes, it is important to look for any differences
between them, and then to find out which of those differences is the key to
the different outcome. "Often the difference that makes the difference can
be quite small and easily overlooked, especially if it's part of our
every-day life. When you know what makes the difference, you know what's
going on and how to change things if you chose, both in your professional
life and personally".3...More
Asking Effective Questions
How you ask questions is very important in establishing a
basis for effective communication.
Effective questions open the door
to knowledge and understanding. The art of questioning lies in knowing which
questions to ask when. The "Five Ws" - what, why, who, when and how - are
very powerful words. Use them constantly to seek, either from yourself or
from others, the answers needed to manage effectively...More
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