Communication skills you need at work
Learning a fundamental communication skill is good, but using that skill is even better. Many articles on my website explain how to apply the fundamental communication skills to a range of common workplace situations. These articles will show you how to do useful things: giving status updates people actually want to listen to, writing good emails, and communicating effectively with executives.
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The perfect end to a meeting isn't escaping with no actions to your name, it's something that feels even better… Here's how to end a meeting effectively for everyone involved.
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Escaping a meeting without being...
I can tell if a meeting is going to fail by looking at one thing. The meeting invitation.
This sounds like a big claim but it actually isn’t. The truth is it's very obvious - because the difference between a great meeting and one...
Welcome to the complete guide for how do you start a professional email.
The first thing to know is the chances of your email being opened, read, and understood are significantly affected by the subject line and introduction. Follow...
When it comes to professional email communication, one of the most frequently asked questions is, ‘How do you start a professional email greeting?’. While many resources dive deep into the nuances of ‘Hey’ versus ‘Hello’ or debate the...
Download 23 free communication skills worksheets for the most common business communication situations.
In today’s fast-paced business world, effective communication is the key to success. Whether you’re pitching an idea, updating...
If your job involves regularly sending email you need to know how to start business emails. After the subject line the next most important part of a business email is the introduction or opening lines. In this article you’ll see...
Email subject lines length is a topic that comes up so often in my training sessions that I can almost guarantee someone will ask ‘How long should email subject lines be?’
It’s a simple question with a simple answer — it depends, but...
If you are wondering why email subject lines are important, it’s because people choose which email to open based on the subject line and who the message is from. The only one of those you can easily influence is the subject line. The...
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