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10 Essentials of Effective Communication

Know What to say, How to say, how to Listen, how to ask Questions

Vadim Kotelnikov

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① Know your audience and match your message to their needs.


②  Understand perceptions and mental maps. If you do want your message to hit the target, make an adjustment to the wind.


③  Know exactly what you want to achieve. Think and organize before you start.

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④  Be willing to share what you know and hear what you don't know.


⑤  Be charismatic, witty, and  mindful of what your face and body are conveying nonverbally.


⑥  Put yourself in your audience's shoes, try to understand your listener's level of understanding.

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⑦  Communication is a two-way street. Be a good listener. Listen carefully to all responses. Respect your audience and suspend judgments.

 

 

⑧  Ask the right types of questions at the right time – asking the right question is often more important than knowing what to say.


⑨  Invite feedback. Ask your audience to explain what they think you said. Discuss differences until you hear a satisfactory version of the message you wanted to convey.  >>>

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⑩  Stay focused on what you want to achieve, but keep your mind open to new opportunities and ideas that may come up during communication.