Tips to communicate effectively at work

Recently, I asked you,?“What’s your?biggest work communication pet peeve?”

Here’s how they voted…

It’s no surprise “Vague & unclear” and “Too much information” were popular votes.

I remember the time I was asked to present in a senior client meeting. I was deep into describing the “nuts and bolts” of the project when my skip level boss interrupted to say,?“what May means to say is…”

He proceeded to summarize my section beautifully in less than a minute, saved me from further embarrassment and role modeled the way to talk to senior managers in a meeting.

Communicating effectively is a crucial skill to succeed in your career.

So, here are tips and strategies to develop this skill.

• How to Present Confidently to Senior Executives in a Meeting

Presenting effectively is all about knowing your audience, especially when it comes to senior executives.?Use these 3 tips?to present powerfully in your next meeting.

• 3 Common Mistakes in Important Career Conversations

Your career is filled with important conversations and how you handle them can make or break your chances of success. Make sure you?don’t make these common mistakes.

• How to Engage in Small Talk With Senior Executives (Even if You’re Shy or an Introvert)

Some people always seem to know what to say to senior executives in social situations.?Use these tips?to sound insightful and confident and make a positive impression.

• How to Communicate Effectively at Work?(Career Mastery members only)

In?this Career Mastery Talk, Carla Harris shares advice and word-for-word scripts to have promotion conversations, negotiate your salary, talk about your achievements, fix a negative reputation, and much more.

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• How to Keep Your Boss Updated and Do It Well?(Career Mastery members only)

Updating your boss well is one of your “secret weapons” because it’s a great opportunity to be more visible with the people who matter in your career. In?this Career Mastery Training, discover the key elements for updating your boss well, strategies for different kinds of bosses, common mistakes to avoid, and more.

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It takes time and practice to communicate effectively, so don’t wait. Start today and use these tips and strategies to set yourself up for success!