A Year of Raising the Village. Week #40 – De-fuzz: Express Clearly!
What could use some explaining in your life right now? Maybe you have been asked to give a presentation but the outline is still a little on the fuzzy side? Maybe there is a glaring red flag in your inbox that doesn’t quite have a response yet?
Well, maybe it’s time to get clear about what you want to communicate.
In the book Boost Your Brain Power Bill Lucas outlines six questions to ask when you are preparing for ANY explanation of purpose (yes, this could be used to help present the case of homework to your children). Try these on:
1. What do you want the other person to know, or what do they want to know?
2. How much do they already know? (Gauge the level of understanding and do research if more details are appropriate).
3. What’s the main point you are trying to make? Cut to the chase.
4. What else is important? (perhaps give a simple example or analogy).
5. How will you deal with any feelings involved? (How will what you are saying impact or affect others?)
6. What kind of language would work best? (Watch tone and jargon too).
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