Words, Words, Words: April ’17
Write it right, say it right, spell it right.
Category: Communication
Ditch the jargon at work
Buzzwords and jargon have infiltrated nearly every aspect of business, but these words and phrases frequently complicate messages rather than simplify them.
How to boost your eye-contact skills
Here are some examples of negative messages your eyes can send and what you can do to improve your messages.
What to do with those 122 emails
Joe Staples, writing at Martech Advisor, offers some suggestions to alleviate email interruptions for you and your co-workers.
How to make instructions clear
Ever given someone instructions for completing a task, only to have her do something totally different? Follow these guidelines for more clarity.
What don’t they get about ‘urgent’?
Q. Lately, I’ve had two different colleagues fail to reply to my important emails. Both were marked “urgent” but were apparently ignored. One of my colleagues had the audacity to say, “I never got it,” even though I’m sure she was lying. How can I get people to treat my emails seriously?
Words, Words, Words: February ’17
Write it right, say it right, spell it right.
Communication skills that get you heard
Communication skills at work are essential if you want to have your ideas heard or have co-workers who are comfortable sharing ideas with you.
Stop overusing apostrophes in plurals
One of the most common misuses of an apostrophe happens in plurals, so follow these guidelines.
He says/she says
Life would be simpler if we all spoke the same language. Not only do many of us speak completely different languages based on culture, but we also speak different languages based on gender. Neither style is better than the other; they’re just different.