How do you share research findings with diverse audiences?

One size does not fit all. Communicate research findings in different ways to reach all audiences - short video, infographic, graphic, brief article, LinkedIn post, etc. People take in and process information differently so it is critical to deliver it in different mediums.

The ability to present information, any kind of information, is deeply ingrained in flexibility. You need to be flexible in your presentation, using difference methods of delivery so that your audience keeps engaged. This means not only presenting with various tools (i.e. power point, video, etc), but also with different presentation styles, (i.e. humor, serious, etc). For example, I deal with the military community, and I might change my delivery if I am addressing a group of officers vs a group of enlisted. Y

Great insights here. I’d add that agility in delivery is key. You can do the work to know your audience (so important!) but it’s just a theory until you deliver. Be present, open, and listen and trust yourself to respond accordingly.

This requires you to be kept up to date on whatever method you choose. If you are a podcaster, what is the best way to podcast? What equipment will you use? Why? What do you do when the technology changes? Same with video, social media, etc. You must also take into account how will you communicate with your audience? Without feedback, you won't know if you are hitting the mark or not.

In my experience, using too many acronyms or jargon can be off putting to the audience if they are not familiar with the topic. Even when writing a research paper or article, the author should clearly identify the acronyms they use. Nothing is more frustrating than not know what those letters stand for!

This is one of the most frustrating things to do. Trying to get feedback from the right people is crucial for you to adapt and grow. It is one of the reasons I'm not too much of a fan of the ability to add content without receiving feedback or have discussions. This becomes even more important because in our field, there are so many right ways to do things, so who is right and who is wrong? Without feedback and discussion, you don't grow and you can't move forward.

While this article has a lot of good information, it is all basic and for most of us in this field, it is just a reminder of the foundations of presentation, research, and discussion. The most important thing in my opinion is to be open to feedback from mentors who have been in the field for some time. They can give you valuable tips on how to get the important points of your presentation to your target audience.