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Business Jargon Busters

Communication is vitally important in all business, but how often does communication between people get lost due to misunderstandings of the terminology or terms used? This course looks at where these issues come from, and how they impact you and others around you in the workplace.ââ

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Have you ever joined an organisation and been confused by the amount of shorthand and acronyms that people around you are using? Can business jargon ever be useful? The answer to these and many more questions are addressed in this topic, including explanations of common business terms. You will also learn tips on how to ensure that your own language is inclusive and accessible, and how to apply the principles of âPlain Englishâ to your communications to ensure that your message is received, understood, accepted and acted upon.

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This courseÂ is suitable for anyone whoÂ would like to better understandÂ business jargon and how it canÂ disrupt the communication processâ

What will I learn

The different kinds of jargon that exist â What the positives and negatives of using it can be â How to tailor your communication to your audience to make sure it is as impactful as possible â Plan and prepare how to deal with jargon in the workplace and how you can effectively overcome it

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