Rules to Better Communication

• Do you follow up tasks effectively?
• Do you always keep your task list handy for when the Manager calls?
• Do you know the best tool for facilitating real-time collaboration?
• Do you cater to your audience?
• Explaining - Do you zoom out then in?
• Do you know when and how to ask for help?
• Do you document discoveries and decisions?
• Do you know how to define a PBI?
• Do you know how to explain PBIs?
• Do you use meaningful PBI titles?
• Do you include a useful description of your changes?
• Communication - Do you know the best chat tools for your employees?
• Communication - Do you know the options for remote meetings?
• Do you know when to call first before emailing?
• Do you know the importance of asking questions?
• Do you know you should write notes when an activity is going?
• Summarize Decisions - Do you know how to loop someone in at the end of a meeting?
• Do you speak up about unfairness?
• Speaking - Do you match your tone with your intent?
• Do you avoid the word "but" in your communication?
• Do you find the positive in the decisions?
• Do you know how to take effective notes?
• Do you escalate key updates and deliverables?
• Do you have corridor conversations?
• Do you take ownership and follow up?
• Attention to Detail - Do you know how to make sure you've covered all your bases?
• Do you know how to collaborate across time zones with minimal overlap?