This presentation provides a variety of helpful hints and tips on how to communicate effectively in the office.

1. H O W T O E F F E C T I V E LY
C O M M U N I C AT E I N B U S I N E S S
B Y G E O F F R E Y B Y R U C H

2. I N T R O D U C T I O N
• Communication is simply the
act of transferring information
from one place to another.
• Although this is a simple
definition, when we think
about how we may
communicate, the subject
becomes a lot more complex.
• Your mentality and success
rely purely on the idea of what
your goal is for the overall
conversation.

3. I N T R O D U C T I O N
• Within the business sector, communication is
incredibly vital for day-to-day operations.
• To truly stand out with an employee, the manager or
supervisor, needs to be clear, precise, and effective
when talking, delegating, or presenting his or her
ideas.

4. I N T R O D U C T I O N
• Below, you will find key tips
to help aid your
communication skills in the
private sector.
• Following these helpful
hints will allow you to
leverage strong efficient,
effective work while adding
to a positive and cohesive
work environment.

5. K N O W Y O U R
G O A L S
• Whenever you talking, whether
that is in a meeting with your
team or one-on-ones with an
individual, make sure you there
is a point or goal in mind.
• Supervisors often find
themselves rambling on and
going off on a variety of
different tangents if they are ill
prepared for their presentations.
• To prevent this from happening,
internalize your goals for the
meeting or conversation.

6. B E P R E C I S E
• Many people can often get
confused if you are not
completely precise about what
the task are.
• The best way to avoid this is to
communicate very precisely,
usually step-by-step, of what
you want to see at the end of
the day or end of the week.
• This gives the responsibilities
on the individual who should at
that point then execute.

7. B E A C C E S S I B L E
• Many times throughout the day,
you will find a variety of problems
or misunderstandings that can be
easily resolved from a simple one-
minute conversation.
• Being easily accessible for your
team and co-workers will provide
a sense of trust and support that
people often need in order to
succeed.
• Make sure you are positive and
personable.

8. C R E AT E A N O N L I N E F O R U M T O
S H A R E I N F O R M AT I O N
• For many companies and enterprises, having an online social
network for which employees can communicate is an
incredible tool.
• These social platforms, like Slack, Google Hangouts, or
Skype allow people to engage and interact on various levels
such as announcements, knowledge transfers, delegated
task, meetings, etc.
• Utilizing this within the everyday operations can only improve
your productivity. Make sure that the overall concept is used
in a professional yet positive manner.

10. E M A I L E T I Q U E T T E S
• When communicating
online, especially
through emails, try and
leverage the subject line.
• As stated before, be
direct and to the point
all throughout your
email.