How to Get Your Boss's Boss to Understand

Guest contributors came from various market sectors, geographies, and experiences. All had the freedom to choose any topic of experience that reflected their perspectives on effective communication.

Executives do care about the details. However, initially, they simply don't have the time to wade through them all.

For my money, the top question is whether you trust executive leadership.

Connecting the material to executives doesn’t mean dumbing down the work.

When something is obvious, it does not require embellishment.

However, without clear and effective communication, even the most well-structured risk management plans fail in execution.

Project managers can turn difficult conversations into opportunities for collaboration and growth.

Effective business cases foster ongoing alignment rather than simply persuading stakeholders at a single moment in time,

The things you do to make your presentation and reports more accessible to people with impairments make your work more understandable to all

A well-timed pause isn’t a break in your speech—it’s part of your message.

Traditional communication approaches miss these three elements for high-stakes presentations. Most communication training focuses on...

Simple questions feel less intimidating, making people more likely to respond truthfully.

By adopting checklists, seeking third-party reviews, and utilizing the FINESSE Fishbone Diagram, you can greatly improve your communication

Online editing tools such as Grammarly are invaluable for clear and effective communication.

FINESSE is a model that helps you get the boss, and boss's boss, to understand.

Business leaders deal with tables every day.

Alt text for tables is a small step that can have a big impact.

Roboto, Raleway, and Avenir are three less common fonts that can create powerful presentations that overcome accessibility issues.

Extra breadth especially matters when you do not know the audience well or suspect hidden agendas.

This divergence in values can lead to differing expectations and communication styles in the workplace.