英语_阅读_The best messages_待读

One of the most common mistakes in communication is trying to do too much.
沟通中最常见的错误之一就是试图做得太多。

The best messages are often simple.
最好的信息往往是简单的。

There is no value in delivering any kind of communication, whether written, spoken, formal, or informal, if the message doesn’t come across clearly.
如果信息不能被清楚地传达出来，那么无论是书面的、口头的、正式的还是非正式的沟通，都没有任何价值。

Being clear and brief—while maintaining interest and including everything your listeners need to know—is a high-level communication skill.
在保持听众兴趣并包含他们需要了解的所有信息的同时做到清晰而简洁，是一种高水平的沟通技能。

Here are some tips worth following in order to communicate more effectively.
下面是一些值得遵循的建议，可以帮助你更有效地进行沟通。

Keep your audience in mind.
把你的听众放在心里。

Your audience will naturally be more interested and engaged when you tailor your communications to their interests.
当你根据听众的兴趣来调整你的沟通内容时，他们自然会更加感兴趣并积极参与。

Speak directly to what matters to them.
直接谈他们真正关心的事情。

This will engage their desire to understand and interact with the information.
这会激发他们理解信息并与之互动的欲望。

Don’t use ten words when one will do.
能用一个词说明白时，就不要用十个词。

Even the most engaged and committed audience will eventually get bored.
即使是最投入、最专注的听众，最终也会感到厌烦。

Keeping your message simple and clear will make it easier for people to understand.
保持信息简单而清晰，会让人们更容易理解。

As the speaker, you already know what you’re going to say.
作为讲话者，你已经知道自己要说什么了。

However, they’re hearing it for the first time.
然而，听众是第一次听到这些内容。

Keep it simple.
把事情说简单。

Get the audience involved.
让听众参与进来。

If you’ve ever worked as an instructor, manager, trainer or coach, you’ll know that there are few better ways to learn new information than to teach it.
如果你曾担任过教师、经理、培训师或教练，你就会知道，学习新知识最好的方式之一就是去教别人。

Ask the audience to contribute their ideas or to take a role in explaining new concepts and policies to others.
让听众贡献他们的想法，或让他们参与向他人解释新的概念和政策。

Allow them to lead discussions and meetings to develop their communication skills.
允许他们主持讨论和会议，以培养他们的沟通能力。

Consider the best method to deliver your message.
考虑传递信息的最佳方式。

If the information you’re communicating isn’t urgent, consider sending an email.
如果你要传达的信息并不紧急，可以考虑发送一封电子邮件。

Written communication will give your audience more time to review it, think it over, and follow up with questions.
书面沟通会给听众更多时间去查看、思考，并进一步提出问题。

It will also give them a handy record to refer back to.
这也会给他们提供一个方便日后查阅的记录。

Building effective communication skills takes time, but the effects are worth the effort.
建立有效的沟通技能需要时间，但其效果值得付出努力。

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Full Text (Original English)

One of the most common mistakes in communication is trying to do too much. [36] The best messages are often simple. There is no value in delivering any kind of communication, whether written, spoken, formal, or informal, if the message doesn’t come across clearly. Being clear and brief-- while maintaining interest and including everything your listeners need to know-- is a high-level communication skill.

Here are some tips worth following in order to communicate more effectively.

Keep your audience in mind.

Your audience will naturally be more interested and engaged when you tailor your communications to their interests. [37] Speak directly to what matters to them. This will engage their desire to understand and interact with the information.

Don’t use ten words when one will do.

Even the most engaged and committed audience will eventually get bored. Keeping your message simple and clear will make it easier for people to understand. [38] As the speaker, you already know what you’re going to say. However, they’re hearing it for the first time. Keep it simple.

[39] Get the audience involved.

If you’ve ever worked as an instructor, manager, trainer or coach, you’ll know that there are few better ways to learn new information than to teach it. Ask the audience to contribute their ideas or to take a role in explaining new concepts and policies to others. Allow them to lead discussions and meetings to develop their communication skills.

Consider the best method to deliver your message.

If the information you’re communicating isn’t urgent, consider sending an email. Written communication will give your audience more time to review it, think it over, and follow up with questions. [40] It will also give them a handy record to refer back to.

Building effective communication skills takes time, but the effects are worth the effort.

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