So many lessons learned on this. What’s interesting for me is having had the experience of being on both sides: being the presenter and being the audience. There are some definite key things to do….and not to do.
Category Archives: Communications
Create your Own Best In Class Templates
The reality is that once you’ve created a standard template, which is well thought out and constructed, you probably don’t need to do much more to it.
The problem comes up when you don’t have a standard…and you’re reinventing the wheel every time you sit down to do the task…which repeats itself over and over again. Think about things like a new project funding request, a post mortem on a problem, a monthly update you know you need to do to present to your boss/seniors.
While no one likes doing these types of tasks, a couple of lessons learned which really helped me….
Lessons Learned Number 6
“No Substitute for In Person Talking“….this is an oldie but goodie. Interestingly, this has only gotten more relevant in our new times of zoom and remote everything. I would argue it’s even more important now….and some more thoughts on the topic.
Timely vs Timeless
I’ve had the opportunity to work with one of the best communications team….and one of the most important lessons I learned was the importance of “timeless” vs “timely” communications for more strategic efforts. It’s a simple, but powerful concept. Continue reading