The Analytics Power Hour #224: The Chronic Undervaluing of Analyst Communication Skills
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Jul 25, 2023 AI Snips
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Early Career Communication Lesson
- Early in his career, Michael Morse advised Mo to know his audience to communicate effectively.
- This lesson about simplifying communication for executives stuck with Mo throughout his career.
Coaching Senior Analysts' Communication
- Coaching communication is hardest with senior analysts because they are less receptive and feedback is less observable.
- Use role playing and retrospective analysis to improve communication skills at senior levels.
Blend Delivery and Personality
- Communication involves both mechanical collateral like data viz and the delivery style incorporating personality.
- Use humor, analogies, and empathy to tailor communications and ease tension during presentations.