Adequate communication skills are necessary for any successful business owner, but knowing what steps you can take to improve is often difficult and challenging.
In this blog post, we’ve compiled three simple practices that can make a significant difference in your day-to-day communications. Whether you use them while writing e-mails or put them to work during your next quarterly presentation, focusing on these three practices will help you communicate more clearly in the future.
Adequate Preparation. Preparation is a key component of success in all aspects of life. When you were in school, do you remember studying for tests? You always scored better when you studied weeks or days before, right? The same goes for effective communication. If you want a presentation or initiative to really impact your team members, you need to spend time formulating a clear, understandable message.
Body Language. It is estimated that 93% of human communication is non-verbal. While similar studies have uncovered slightly different results, the message is clear – words are just one part of human communication. When you speak to your team members or business associates, your actions (or lack of actions) often speak louder than words. Experts recommend that you communicate a sense of “presence and openness” through your body language. Not only does this encourage conversation, it helps your team members feel valuable and heard.
Focus on the Message. The most important aspect of communication is getting your message across, but if it isn’t focused, you’ll have trouble keeping your audience’s attention. Don’t add any fluff. Ask yourself: What am I trying to share with my team members? What do I want everyone to take from this information? How can I make this information easier to understand? By honing your focus, you can feel confident in your presentation.
These are only three of the many things you can do in order to improve your communication skills.
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