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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.

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

You will explore models of communication and better understand how you can communicate clearly, concisely, and in a way that will be meaningful for your audience.

Is it right for me?

This course is suitable for anyone who would like to better understand business jargon and how it can disrupt the communication process

What will I learn

Understand different types of business jargon
Identify when it’s appropriate to use business jargon and when it’s not
Communicate with greater efficiency and effectiveness
Reduce the negative impact of overused or misunderstood jargon

What will it cover?

Explore the different types of jargon used in your workplace
Use the 3Fs of communication – familiar, fewer and factual
When, where and why jargon can be useful
Communicate for your audience and knowing what can get in the way
How to deal with the negative impact of jargon

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