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The seven essentials of great business communication
The seven essentials of great business communication

 
 
 
  
by Lee Hopkins
There are seven essential elements to successful business communication:

Structure
Clarity
Consistency
Medium
Relevancy
Primacy/Recency
Psychological Rule of 7±2

If you are going to communicate effectively in business it is essential that you have a solid grasp of these seven elements. …

The 10 WORST Tips To Give Someone Who Has To Speak In Public: Part II
The 10 WORST Tips To Give Someone Who Has To Speak In Public: Part II

by Alan Matthews
For public speaking tips 1-5, click here.
6. Tell them you’re nervous to get them on your side.
Like some of the others, this is a plea for support to the audience. You know most …

The 10 WORST Tips To Give Someone Who Has To Speak In Public: Part I
The 10 WORST Tips To Give Someone Who Has To Speak In Public: Part I

by Alan Matthews
1. Learn the speech by heart or read it from a script.
This is meant to be a way of making sure you don’t forget what you’re going to say. Instead, it’s usually a …

Public Speaking – 3 Tips on How to Become a Public Speaking Master
Public Speaking – 3 Tips on How to Become a Public Speaking Master

by Julius Kuhn
Many people still fear speaking in public. Even adults that have spoken several times in public still become anxious once they have to face speaking in front of an unfamiliar audience again.
But what …

Communicate More in Times of Stress
Communicate More in Times of Stress

by Sylvia Henderson
Deadlines. Commitments. Obligations. Time constraints. Terrorists. Business and personal goals. Wait a minute! Did I say terrorists?
What were your sources of stress on September 10, 2001? How well did you communicate with your …

Improving Communication Skills With Voice Tonality
Improving Communication Skills With Voice Tonality

by Chris Farmer
There is a famous proverb that states, ‘Judge not, lest you be judged.” But the truth is you will be judged by others. People must make judgements about you. And they will make …

Public Speaking – How to Close a Speech
Public Speaking – How to Close a Speech

by Tom Antion
One of the worst mistakes you can make as a public speaker is talking too long. Not only will you send some folks to never, never land, you will make some of them …

Are You Aware of Your Vocal Shortcomings?
Are You Aware of Your Vocal Shortcomings?

Nancy Daniels
Being a good speaker is knowing what to do and what not to do. Knowing what makes a good speech and effective body language come to mind first, but it’s equally important to be …

Famous Public Speeches
Famous Public Speeches

compiled by Laurie Wilhelm
Listed below are some examples of great speeches. Some are famous short speeches and others are well-known but longer speeches. The eight famous public speeches that follow were delivered by some of …

Outstanding Presentations Start in the Mind: Five Presentation Skills Secrets for Overcoming Your Fear of Public Speaking
Outstanding Presentations Start in the Mind: Five Presentation Skills Secrets for Overcoming Your Fear of Public Speaking

by Ed Sykes
Laurie: Pretty much everyone has experienced the fear of public speaking. In business, being able to speak in public is one of the most important skills for managers. This article outlines excellent tips …