Wednesday, September 9, 2009

Business Communication Tip #31: Avoid Buzzword Overkill


I just read Tom Musbach's Yahoo! Hot Jobs article on the 10 most overused buzzwords in the workplace. The article presents some good, practical advice on when, how and whether to use common corporate catchphrases, such as leverage, reach out and game changer. Tom asked me to provide some guidelines for his readers. You can check them out here.

The long and short of it? Effective communication is all about adding value and being understood. Keep communication crisp, clear, meaningful and relevant. You'll make your point more clearly and have a greater impact - at work and at home.

Until next time...

Liz

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