How can you communicate complex information to a non-technical audience using business writing?

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I've written hundreds of press releases and articles about cybersecurity threats. The magic is in simplicity without the loss of meaning. 1. Write it like you are explaining it to your pops. Forget about jargon, overly complex sentences, and undescribable processes. 2. Break things down. 3. Provide background. Explain terminology even if it seems obvious to you. 4. Contextualize and add examples to help the reader visualize. 5. Remember about "why" and "what for". The reader needs to have an explanation of why whatever you are writing about matters. 6. Use metaphors and analogies. They really do help. 7. Support the most complex processes with a visual.

1. Avoid jargon as much as possible. However, if you have to use them, then explain what they mean. 2. Apart from shorter sentences, also use shorter paragraphs. Bullet points are your friend! 3. While explaining complex technical topics, provide examples and analogies.

Use the active voice whenever possible. Avoid long sentences in the passive voice to minimise the cognitive load on the reader. Try to present only 1 important point in one paragraph, especially for technical topics that takes time to digest.

Einstein once said, "If you can't explain it simply, you don't understand it well enough." Choose simple language over jargon. Define any specialized terms that are necessary and provide clear explanations to ensure clarity. Use relatable analogies and metaphors to explain complex ideas. For example, I explained the importance of sustainability reporting by comparing it to a health check-up. Just like how health check-ups help identify potential health risks and encourage healthy lifestyle choices, sustainability reporting enables businesses to track their impact on the planet and society, This made a complex topic more relatable.

In PR, empathy is key: -What's in it for people? -How will this technology change people's (business or professional) life? Using storytelling and user's testimonials is more powerful than describing a solution or technology. One of the recent example related to AI is how AI helps doctors diagnose cancer.

You would be surprised how fast an unlogic text or missing structure kicks out the reader. A wall of unstructured text is threatening to the eye and will lead to the reader either skipping big chunks or in the worst case the whole text. Give the reader some orientation by adding bullets and sub-headlines. They should get your most important message even when only focusing on your placed highlights. If the text has a technical focus make sure your core message is easy to understand and already available in the introduction, before you get to the technical details that might be only relevant to a specific audience.

Our brains are naturally wired for narratives. Stories provide context, create relatability, and can make complex, abstract concepts tangible. When conveying intricate details, craft a narrative around it. Position the information within a story that showcases a problem, introduces the technical solution, and culminates in a resolved scenario. This not only aids comprehension but also retains the engagement of your audience. For instance, rather than just explaining the merits of a novel technology, narrate how a business faced challenges, implemented this technology, and witnessed transformational results. This approach can be the bridge between dense technical data and its real-world implications, making your communication more effective.