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Communicating Big Decisions: Do Whatever It Takes to Reach the Boss’s Inner Circle
Every major decision relies on an inner circle of trusted advisors.
JD Solomon
Mar 242 min read
Five Ways to Demonstrate Competency in Big Presentations
A well-prepared communicator demonstrates competence naturally through clarity, relevance, and precision.
JD Solomon
Mar 101 min read
Why You Should Talk to Every Board Member the Same Way—And How to Do It
When you communicate evenly, you foster collaboration and show respect for the collective wisdom in the room.
JD Solomon
Feb 102 min read
Swap "You" for "We" to Build Trust with Decision Makers
It’s a subtle shift that makes a world of difference.
JD Solomon
Jan 272 min read
How the FINESSE Fishbone Diagram Helps Technical Professionals and Project Managers
Career growth depends on using proven communication approaches in addition to hard skills.
JD Solomon
Jan 202 min read
Fundraising Essentials Provide Powerful Lessons for Effective Communication
Anteneh Zewde is a Global Reliability & Maintenance Consultant/Leader at DuPont.
Anteneh Zewde
Nov 15, 20244 min read
Have Backup
Make sure all of the backup firepower is present. Management and the lead presenter share an essential role in making it happen.
JD Solomon
Oct 14, 20242 min read
Communicate “To," Not “At” Someone for Better Results
Screaming for help and directing someone to call 911 is the difference between talking at versus talking to someone.
JD Solomon
Sep 30, 20242 min read
Keep Your Summaries to 300 Words for Success
The average person can speak between 125 and 200 words per minute.
JD Solomon
Sep 23, 20241 min read
Communicating IN Project Management: Your Secret to Project Success
Your ability to communicate can steer your project toward success or drive it into chaos
Marisa Silva
Sep 19, 20244 min read
Ten Things You Might Hear An Ineffective Communicator Say About Senior Management
Improving our communication skills makes us better technical professionals and respected trusted advisors.
JD Solomon
Aug 11, 20242 min read
Series Summary: Do You Want to Ask Better Questions?
Embrace the practice of intentional inquiry to empower both yourself and those around you.
CWF
Aug 6, 20242 min read
Six Ways to Avoid Pissing Off People When You Ask Questions
Communicating technical information in business environments is a long game.
JD Solomon
Jul 2, 20244 min read
Series Summary: How FINESSE Creates Effective Communication to Senior Management
FINESSE Creates Effective Communication to Senior Management. FINESSE is peer-reviewed and battle-tested. Most importantly, it works.
CWF
Jun 18, 20242 min read
10 Tips For How to Start Asking Better Questions
The next time you are about to say something, turn it around by forming it as a question.
JD Solomon
Jun 7, 20244 min read
Empower Your PFAS Communication with Advice from US Mayors
Join Communicating with FINESSE for May’s free webinar, "Communicating PFAS and Other Contaminants of Concern," on Thursday, May 30, 2024.
CWF
May 22, 20244 min read
How the first S in FINESSE Creates Effective Communication to Senior Management
The first S in FINESSE stands for Structure. These three tips and a three-minute video will help you improve the structure of your...
CWF
Apr 12, 20242 min read
Eight Great Insights on Reliability, Maintenance, and Asset Management
Ask some of the best people you know. Give them the freedom of topic and format. Provide a few guardrails. See what bubbles up. The end...
CWF
Apr 5, 20243 min read
How My Passion and CMMSradio Help Maintenance & Reliability Professionals
Communicating the value of a CMMS is something our guest experts tackle countless times and from various perspectives throughout their...
Greg Christensen
Mar 27, 20244 min read
Trustworthy? Trusted Advisors Develop a Default Ethical Framework
The time to develop a default ethical framework is before the action occurs. Spend some time studying ethics. More importantly, watch the...
JD Solomon
Jan 30, 20242 min read
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