We all need to be able to read well, whatever job we do. Whether we're looking at a project plan, web page, trade journal, press release, email, or any other type of text – being able to read it efficiently and effectively is a key professional skill.
Maybe you read something that should be useful, but fail to find anything relevant in it? Do you have to re-read documents several times to understand them? Or do you sometimes struggle to remember what you've read?
In this article and video, we look at a range of strategies for becoming a better reader. By carefully matching your approach to your material, and taking control of the reading process, you'll learn how to get the best results from the time and effort you put in – on both page and screen.
Think of how often you communicate with people during the day. You write emails, facilitate meetings, participate in conference calls, create reports, devise presentations, debate with your colleagues … the list goes on.
We can spend almost our entire day communicating. So, it stands to reason that communicating clearly and effectively can boost productivity.
This is why the 7 Cs of Communication are helpful. The 7 Cs provide a checklist for making sure that your meetings, emails, conference calls, reports, and presentations are well constructed and clear – so your audience gets your message.
In this article and the accompanying video, we'll look at each of the 7 Cs of Communication, and illustrate each element with both good and bad examples.