The Product Podcast Mastering the Art of Effective Communication by Microsoft PM Director
Sep 19, 2023
Discover the importance of effective communication in product management and the challenges that come along with it. Explore different communication frameworks and detailed structures to enhance your communication skills. Learn about the different sections involved in effective communication and the framework for a strong opening statement. Gain valuable tips and strategies to elevate your communication skills and encourage audience participation.
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Effective PM Communication Principles
- Find value in your content and hook listeners quickly.
- Make content easy to read and end with a key takeaway.
Importance of Effective Communication
- Ineffective communication leads to low clarity, limited collaboration, and no closure.
- Without clarity, there's confusion and limited progress; without collaboration, systems fail; and without closure, there's no launch.
Blockers to Effective Communication
- Blockers to effective communication stem from human nature and a complex world.
- These include audience preconceptions, short attention spans, and being jaded from constant information consumption.