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Communication Skills: Report Writing
Every successful professional knows the importance of being an effective communicator. In this short audio I share some thoughts on the topic of report writing. I would love to hear your best tips on this topic. Duncan Brodie helps professional people to become highly effective leaders and managers
Continue readingThe Real Cost of Failing To Communicate Effectively As A Leader
Communication is one of those areas that people talk about as being really important, and it is. Yet sometimes leaders and managers fail to communicate effectively. So what is the real cost of failing to communicate effectively?
Continue readingCommon Myths About Presenting
Many people fear presenting more than death. Often these barriers to presenting are more in the mind than grounded in reality. So what are the common myths you need to be alert to?
Continue readingLeadership Success: Stop Labelling And Start Communicating Clearly
Sitting at a recent dinner with fellow business owners, I noticed just how much labelling was going on. What the heck do I mean by labelling? Basically, I mean wanting to put a label or title on something that would be crystal clear if people just said it in straightforward terms. If you are a […]
Continue readingHow To Present Your Ideas More Effectively
Be clear about the outcome or objective when making a presentation. Research your audience and know their level of expertise. Think about the key questions that they will need answered or reassurance on. Tailor your presentation of the ideas to answer the most important questions that the recipients of the presentation have. Practise, practise, practise […]
Continue reading5 Golden Rules for Presenting Technically Complex Information
If you are part of a profession or area of an organisation that is or is at least perceived to be complex, it can be challenging when it comes to presenting information. For example, when I worked in accountancy, there was a perception that it was really complex and in some cases people had a […]
Continue readingLeadership Success: Boosting Your Communication Skills
As a leader, you know that your ability to communicate effectively is a vital contributor to the results that you achieve. After all if you don’t communicate effectively you might struggle for example to: • Engage others by building rapport • Miss out on good ideas or opportunities • Fail to get your point across […]
Continue readingLeadership and Management: 6 Barriers to Effective Presentation
If you are managing or leading a team, chances are you will be required to make a presentation from time to time. While some relish giving a presentation, for others just the mere fact that they might have to fills them with fear. So what are 6 common barriers that could be getting in the […]
Continue readingPresentation and Communication: 5 Benefits of Remembering Your Audience
Communication is important whether you are a leader in an organisation or someone who is running a small business. As part of my ongoing learning and development I like to listen to teleseminars and other virtual learning events. One of the key things that I have noticed from listening to many of these virtual trainings […]
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