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Martin Schwirn's quote emphasizes that the ability to communicate results is an essential aspect of any information-gathering effort....

Jeff Bezos' quote highlights the importance of considering both quantitative data and anecdotal evidence in decision-making. While data...

One great aspect related to leading Communicating with FINESSE workshops at conferences is that we have a living laboratory to study...

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Communication noise can be efficiently reduced by aligning the data we share with the meeting type. The five meeting types, or...

FINESSE is a powerful cause-and-effect approach that describes how effective communication works in the real world. FINESSE is a linear...

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Headings are essential for making your information more accessible and inclusive. Avoid taking shortcuts - use the heading format in all...

After a guest lecture at a major US university, I recently had a follow-up conversation with a graduate student. The discussion centered...

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STEM (Science Technology Engineering Math) professionals usually are not natural communicators. However, STEM professionals work in a...

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Facilitators seldom have the opportunity to use four formats with the same board of directors for four consecutive years. Blame it on...

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