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Someone with good verbal communication skills who can speak clearly, effectively and empathetically and, who is also an active listener, stands out. Remote working has made this more challenging to practice, so every opportunity counts.Summary
Zoe Kaplan writing in the Forge, makes the following points about improving our skills:
- Prepare for Any Audience.
- Watch the tone.
- Give constructive feedback.
- Be an active listener.
- Think about the context of the discussion.
References
Recent Runway Posts related to this topic:
- REMOTE WORKING 01: COLLECTION - The Runway (airforce.gov.au)
- The 3 Questions Guaranteed To Improve Your Communication Skills - The Runway (airforce.gov.au)
- Five vital communication skills you need to master to succeed in life - The Runway (airforce.gov.au)
References from the Web:
- JUL 2022 How to Improve Communication Skills: 11 Tips for 2022-Connected Speech Pathology
- JUL 2022 Communication Skills at Work: the Complete Guide for 2022 – together london
