Communication

"It's the biggest challenge with my boss. I just wish her communication was clearer. The team aren't sure what they're supposed to be focused on."

Communication skills allow you to understand and be understood by others. These can include effectively communicating ideas to others, actively listening in conversations, giving and receiving critical feedback, written communication, and public speaking.

Communication skills involve listening, speaking, observing and empathizing. It's also helpful to understand the differences in how to communicate through face-to-face interactions, phone conversations and digital communications.

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