Effective Business Communication

"The purpose of writing is to provide a context in which others can think." Ed Schlossberg, Writer

"According to most opinions, an individual's worst fear is public speaking. The next biggest is dying. Does that sound right? That means to the average person, if you show up at a funeral, you're better off showing up dead than delivering the eulogy." John Steinbeck, Novelist

When you are writing and speaking in public, successful communication starts and ends with the what -- that is, the content. The how will come easier. If writing training and presentation skills training assist you in gaining confidence (and you will have confidence because you'll be a trained pro) you'll have no worries writing or speaking in public.

In order to accomplish that, aided by writing skills training, keep in mind the three pillars of effective communication, written or spoken:

Writing is thinking. Compared to a spontaneous conversation, writing -- whether a presentation to a group or a report for the shareholders or a sales proposal -- presents you the time to show how smart you are.

Understand your audience and your readers. Are they advanced or beginners? Are they experts? Do they want to be amused or instructed or persuaded? What do you want them to get from your report?

Plan and revise and, in the case of public speaking, practice. If you don't proof your work carefully before hitting the "send" button, or rehearse the style and delivery of your presentation, you risk looking unprepared and unprofessional. It's called quality control, and without it excellent communication is almost impossible.

Dave, Presentation Skills Trainer

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To find out more about me and how I can help you achieve your goals for more effective communication -- including writing skills training, writing seminars, business communication skills, and presentation skills training -- please check out my website at www.davegriffithscommunications.com.

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