Communication is the most important skill a designer has to develop or improve. It’s not only the core of what we do as designers, we also help to communicate messages be it for a service, hardware or product to a brand, interface or printed materials. Communication is also paramount to how we articulate our ideas and how we talk to our peers and stakeholders. It’s also core to how we can influence or align teams towards the best way to solve problems or in other words, communicate with the clients or users.
I know it might sound a bit mumbo jumbo but I’ve always struggled with communication, especially communicating with stakeholders and in big meetings. I’ve been fortunate enough to get support to improve by taking courses, reading books and, begrudgingly, feedback from my wife. One of my favorites is Simply Said: Communicating Better at Work and Beyond by Jay Sullivan.
Simply Said contains invaluable tips and techniques to help you be a more effective communicator and improve your confidence.
Book description
Master the art of communication to improve outcomes in any scenario
Simply Said is the essential handbook for business communication. Do you ever feel as though your message hasn't gotten across? Do details get lost along the way? Have tense situations ever escalated unnecessarily? Do people buy into your ideas? It all comes down to communication. We all communicate, but few of us do it well. From tough presentations to everyday transactions, there is no scenario that cannot be improved with better communication skills.
This book presents an all-encompassing guide to improving your communication, based on the Exec|Comm philosophy: we are all better communicators when we focus less on ourselves and more on other people. More than just a list of tips, this book connects skills with scenarios and purpose to help you hear and be heard. You'll learn the skills to deliver great presentations and clear and persuasive messages, handle difficult conversations, effectively manage, lead with authenticity and more, as you discover the secrets of true communication.
Communication affects every interaction every day. Why not learn to do it well? This book provides comprehensive guidance toward getting your message across, and getting the results you want.
- Shift your focus from yourself to other people
- Build a reputation as a good listener
- Develop your written and oral communications for the greatest impact
- Inspire and influence others
- Communicate more effectively in any business or social situation
Did that email come across as harsh? Did you offend someone unintentionally? Great communication skills give you the power to influence someone's thinking and guide them to where you need them to be. Simply Said teaches you the critical skills that make you more effective in business and in life.
