{"id":1861,"date":"2017-08-01T14:47:40","date_gmt":"2017-08-01T14:47:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wpblog.indigobusiness.co.uk\/?p=1861"},"modified":"2023-10-25T15:04:39","modified_gmt":"2023-10-25T15:04:39","slug":"making-communication-style-work-for-you","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wpblog.indigobusiness.co.uk\/making-communication-style-work-for-you\/","title":{"rendered":"Making communication style work for you"},"content":{"rendered":"

By Richard White \u2013 Master Trainer: Think on Your Feet\u00ae, Writing Dynamics™ and Grammar on the Rocks™.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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When we talk about communication style we are referring to the expression of ideas. Whatever you have to say, expressing it well will inform and persuade people. Expressing it badly will confuse and could even annoy them.<\/p>\n

The Victorian poet and critic Matthew Arnold\u2019s advice on style is very relevant today, he said, \u201chave something to say and say it as clearly as you can\u201d. Here are some tips on how to do that when you speak and write:<\/p>\n

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  1. Use clear, straightforward language.<\/strong> Don\u2019t try to impress with long words \u2013 it rarely works! Our Writing Dynamics™<\/a> workshop provides an editing method that helps you adjust the dynamics and balance of your writing to meet each audience\u2019s needs.<\/li>\n
  2. Think about your audience and always try to be friendly and positive.<\/strong> It helps, if you\u2019re writing to a group of people, to have one person that you know and like in mind. Similarly, if you\u2019re speaking to a group be sure to focus on the receptive audience members.<\/li>\n
  3. Still thinking about your audience:<\/strong> consider how long your communication should be. Will they want a lot of detail or will an overview do the job? Try to give people what they need. The Think on Your Feet\u00ae<\/a> workshop helps you work out what\u2019s relevant to an audience.<\/li>\n
  4. Adjust the level of formality to suit each situation.<\/strong> The Grammar on The Rocks™<\/a> workshop shows you how to do that by making grammar work for you.<\/li>\n
  5. Be accurate with your facts, your words, grammar and punctuation.<\/strong> Again, the Grammar on The Rocks™<\/a> workshop shows you how to protect your reputation by avoiding common mistakes.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Developing a communication style that\u2019s clear, accurate and relevant is easy once you know how.<\/p>\n

    Find out more about the workshops:<\/strong><\/p>\n