Communicate To Lead The Way

Oct 27, 2021

Tips for Preparing and Delivering Reports in the Workplace

Reports on the present are usually status or progress reports. Various departments or teams that make up an organization, or committees that make up a governing board, are likely to give status reports. Status reports may focus on a specific project or task or simply report on the regular functioning of a group.

Oct 13, 2021

Tips for Writing and Delivering a Briefing in the Workplace

Briefings are short presentations that either update listeners about recent events or provide instructions for how to do something job related. Briefings may occur as upward, downward, or horizontal communication

Oct 5, 2021

Tips for Communicating with Clients, Customers, and Funding Sources

When preparing for a presentation to clients, customers, or funding sources, start to establish a relationship before actually presenting. This will help you understand what they want and need and will allow you to tailor your presentation to their needs. These interactions also help establish rapport, which can increase your credibility.

Sep 29, 2021

Tips for Communicating with Colleagues and Employees

When effective, horizontal communication can lead to more cooperation among employees and a greater understanding of the “big picture” or larger function of an organization.

Sep 15, 2021

Tips for Communicating with Executives and Supervisors

This is the first blog post in a series we are doing over the next few weeks on how to communicate more effectively in business settings. We are starting with what is called upward communication, which includes speeches, proposals, or briefings that are directed at audience members who hold higher positions in the organizational hierarchy than the sender.

Aug 30, 2021

Hard science + soft skills = taking your team to the next level!

As a communication expert, it's nice to see the increased attention to and value for "soft skills." The start-up community is full of great minds capable of innovation and great entrepreneurs who have a good work ethic and a formidable hustle game. Those two things are very important for success.

Aug 20, 2021