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What are some ways you use various styles of communication to be effective in sharing your perspectives?

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Anonymous

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I have served as a department technical training instructor, responsible for researching new technologies in the server industry and conducting training sessions to ensure that colleagues have a comprehensive understanding of new technology applications.
Since they may had limited technical knowledge, I will understand my target audience and to tailor my communication and presentation to ensure they comprehended the latest technologies.

First, I break down the complex technology concepts in simple and relatable terms to help colleagues quickly grasp the core functionalities of the technology.

Next, I summarizing the key features and used visual aids such as graphics and comparison tables to highlight the major differences and key advantages of the new technology compared to the previous generation.

To deepen understanding, I incorporated real-world case studies to describe these advancements on product design the impact, strengthening the connection between theory and practical applications.

After structuring my presentation, I scheduled the training sessions to explain the content in detail.
To ensure that my colleagues fully understood the new technology,  I actively engaged with them by asking questions during the sessions to gauge their comprehension. 
Additionally, I also encourage them to ask the questions or raise their opinins, and I adapted my communication approach based on their feedback, continuously refining my explanations for better clarity.

As a result, in the two training sessions I conducted, with a total of 600 participants, the team developed a comprehensive understanding of the new technology. The sessions received highly positive feedback, and beyond just knowledge-sharing, they also enhanced collaboration and engagement between me and my colleagues.

Anonymous

3.3Strong
There are broadly 2 type of communication styles in professional setting.  Offline communications and online communication . Offline communications are where one don't need in-person connection and can reach a wider base using tools such as Emails/slack . i generally use the offline communications for my project/program status update, key events updates, news letter that are shared with external organisations etc. While online communication needs in-person discussion with the individuals where one can communicate their thoughts in a live setting, these kind of communications are effective to discuss the scope/objective in project team and arrive at a shared vision, to resolve conflict, to take decisions faster with leadership and handle escalations etc . i use to have more in person discussion in form of daily connects with my team to understand if they are stuck anywhere and if i can help or in weekly/monthly discussion where i have an objective that i am trying to achive within the meeting

Anonymous

2.8Fair
i think about my audience and what i want them to learn from the conversation so we can arrive at the right co-constructed decision. tha tmeans i communicate in the tone thats strongest for me, first, then adapted in voice for my particular colleagues. im consistent, but then meet them where they are or in the way theyre most likely to engage.
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