Tips for making your communication stand out.

 

To stand out for all the right reasons, I had to practice what I preach, think, test, and learn. Good communication can drive understanding and engagement.

Effective communication is vital to driving understanding and engagement. By thinking about your audience, planning, being sensibly different, and asking for feedback, your message will stand out for all the right reasons.

Here are four tips for making your communications stand out:

Think about your audience: When describing your work or message, use language that your audience will understand. Avoid jargon or technical terms that may go over their head. Remember, the key is to communicate in a way that your audience relates to.

Plan ahead: Before communicating your message, be clear about what you want to say and what you want your audience to take away from it. This will help you stay focused and make sure that you’re getting your key messages across.

Be sensibly different: It’s always good to stand out but don’t do it at the expense of relevance or appropriateness. Avoid putting fun or whacky ideas into your messaging if it doesn’t make sense in the context of your message. Instead, focus on being clear and straightforward, and your message will naturally stand out.

Ask for feedback: Always be open to feedback, especially if you’re communicating with a new audience. It’s important to know what works and what doesn’t so that you can improve your approach in the future.