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"The greatest problem with communication is the illusion that it has been accomplished." George Bernard Shaw |
Writing & Editing
Connect with those who hold the keys to your success…
Whatever your communication goal, you can achieve better results.
Know your audience -- find out:
- What language do they speak?
- What keeps them awake at night?
- How do they define value?
Know yourself -- take steps to boost the level of your performance:
- Define your purpose.
- Determine what action you want people to take.
- Link your message to their wants.
- Choose the right communication medium.
Still guessing about what to say?
Eliminate wasted time and energy -- using an audience-centered approach to business development and marketing.
- Expand your network of relationships.
- Clarify your core message.
- Focus your efforts to reduce demands on your time.
Working with a specialist at translating ideas into high-impact messages will help you build your business. Increase the effectiveness of the messages you send and reduce your investment in time and energy.
If you're a professional who wants to communicate more successfully and more often, we offer planning, research, writing and editing services to help you leverage what you know to expand your reach and increase the productivity of your efforts.
Who needs help with communication?
Consider these facts:
- Most professionals spend at least 80% of their time communicating.
- Research by Tompeterscompany! found that 81% of professionals view themselves as great communicators.
- But… only 17% of their employees agree.
What happens when leaders fail to communicate effectively?
- According to the Gallup Management Journal, more then 70% of employees say they are "disengaged" or "actively disengaged" at work
- Disengaged workers cost businesses in this country $300+ billion each year.
What do you think? Could there be a connection between poor communication skills and the failure of leaders to engage the commitment and energy of their employees?
Maybe that's why for years, business writing workshops have been the most-requested training by employees and employers alike.
What you say and how you say it make a big difference in the results you achieve. If you're looking for better tools to help you achieve your goals… let's talk.
Call Maureen Jung at (904) 298-5714
or send an email to mjung@wordspringconsulting.com
to schedule a free phone consultation.