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"The function of writing is to establish a thought-provoking environment in which other people can think." Edward Schlossberg, Writer "According to several surveys, an individual's worst fear is public speaking. The second is death. Does that sound accurate? That means to the average person, if you go to a funeral, you're better off showing up dead than delivering the eulogy." John Steinbeck, Novelist If you are writing and speaking in public, effective communication starts and ends with the what -- the content. The how will come much easier. Once writing training and presentation skills training assist you in gaining power (and you will have confidence because you'll be a trained pro) you'll have no problems writing or speaking in public. To get there, aided by writing training, keep in mind the three foundations of effective communication, whether written or spoken: Writing is thinking. Compared to a spontaneous conversation, writing -- whether a presentation at a meeting or a report for the shareholders or a sales proposal -- gives you the time to show how smart you are. Know your audience and your readers. Are they advanced or beginners? Are they experts? Do they want to be amused or instructed or persuaded? What do you want them to get from your report? Study and rewrite and, in the case of delivering presentation skills training, practice. If you do not proof your work with care before hitting the "send" button, or practice the details and delivery of your presentation, you risk looking unprepared and unprofessional. It's called QC (quality control), without which effective communication is nearly impossible. Dave Griffiths, Writer
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