Being a Better Communicator: Grammar, De-jargoning, and Articulation

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Alan Ackmann

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1. Course Overview

1. Course Overview.mp4

01:13

2. Why Communicate (And How)

1. Course Introduction.mp4

03:22

2. Course Scenario.mp4

01:53

3. What Happens When You Communicate.mp4

05:28

4. Communication Self-assessment.mp4

03:10

5. Module Wrap-up.mp4

01:23

3. Communicating with Non-experts

1. The Non-expert Communication Situation.mp4

02:43

2. Tips for Communication with Non-experts.mp4

06:19

3. Module Wrap-up.mp4

01:58

4. Communicating in Specialist and Leadership Contexts

1. The Basics of Communicating with Experts.mp4

03:00

2. Communicating in Leadership Contexts.mp4

03:03

3. Module Wrap-up.mp4

01:41

05. Common Communication Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

01. Module Introduction.mp4

01:00

02. Introduction to Common Verbal Grammar Mistakes.mp4

01:31

03. Passive vs. Active Voice.mp4

01:23

04. Ending Sentences with Prepositions.mp4

02:31

05. Language Agreements.mp4

03:20

06. Run-on Sentences.mp4

01:32

07. Me, Myself, and I.mp4

02:50

08. Non-verbal Communication Errors.mp4

04:14

09. Active Listening Skills.mp4

02:51

10. Module Wrap-up.mp4

01:21

6. Written and Verbal Communication, Hand-in-hand

1. The Value of Written Communication.mp4

02:04

2. Key Concepts of Written Communication.mp4

11:14

3. Common Types of Professional Writing.mp4

06:43

4. Module Wrap-up.mp4

02:21

7. Communication Strategies Going Forward

1. Review of Major Course Concepts.mp4

03:48

2. Additional Communication Resources.mp4

02:10

Description

Professional communication is one of the most beneficial and useful skill sets that employees of all stripes can possess. In this course, you'll learn both effective communication strategies and how to avoid common communication mistakes.

What You'll Learn?

Communicating as an expert can be a difficult task. Often, it seems like the deeper technology professionals get into their fields, the harder it becomes to communicate that expertise to others. In this course, Being a Better Communicator: Grammar, De-jargoning, and Articulation, you'll learn a set of strategies for understanding your communication goals and audiences, and a set of complementary strategies for achieving those goals. First, you'll dive into how to communicate efficiently with non-experts or end-users, and individuals who share your expertise. Next, you'll explore how to backup interpersonal communication with strong writing habits. Finally, you'll develop a thorough understanding of the most common communication mistakes. By the end of this course, you'll be able to enter any communication situation and tailor your approach accordingly.

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Communication Skills

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Alan Ackmann

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Alan Ackmann teaches business and technical writing in the Writing, Rhetoric, and Discourse Department at DePaul University in Chicago, IL, where he lives with his wife and two children. His professional specialties include career development writing and the rhetoric of slideware and presentations. In his spare time, he enjoys jogging, reading, and singing (though not always in that order).

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Pluralsight, LLC is an American privately held online education company that offers a variety of video training courses for software developers, IT administrators, and creative professionals through its website. Founded in 2004 by Aaron Skonnard, Keith Brown, Fritz Onion, and Bill Williams, the company has its headquarters in Farmington, Utah. As of July 2018, it uses more than 1,400 subject-matter experts as authors, and offers more than 7,000 courses in its catalog. Since first moving its courses online in 2007, the company has expanded, developing a full enterprise platform, and adding skills assessment modules.