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6 Reasons Why AI Boosts Communication Skills At Work
6 Reasons Why AI Boosts Communication Skills At Work
Jordan James
Author: Jordan James
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Summary
AI automates routine tasks and data processing, but here we show how it can also help to improve communication skills in our working lives.
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The Role of Citation in Successful Writing : Why APA Formatting Matters
The Role of Citation in Successful Writing : Why APA Formatting Matters
Ronnie Peterson
Author: Ronnie Peterson
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Summary
Accurate citation and referencing is essential for giving your writing credibility. We show why the APA standard makes the job much easier.
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5 Ways That Reading Can Make You A Better Communicator
5 Ways That Reading Can Make You A Better Communicator
Ronnie Peterson
Author: Ronnie Peterson
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Summary
Proper communication skills obviously come with time and observation, but you can also improve them through reading. Here's how it works.
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The 6 Big Communication Obstacles That Women Face At Work
The 6 Big Communication Obstacles That Women Face At Work
Kerry Watts
Author: Kerry Watts
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Summary
Women are a big part of any workforce, yet many say they face obstacles at work. Here, we talk about one of the biggest: communication.
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5 Ways to Avoid Communication Barriers in any Environment
5 Ways to Avoid Communication Barriers in any Environment
Ronnie Peterson
Author: Ronnie Peterson
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Summary
Barriers to effective communication cause problems everywhere. These 5 tips will show you how to avoid common breakdowns in communication.
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So Women Are Good Communicators? Take Our Free Test!
So Women Are Good Communicators? Take Our Free Test!
Kerry Watts
Author: Kerry Watts
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Summary
Women are thought of as good communicators, for good reason. So we take a look at this subject and give details of our free online test.
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The 5 Most Common Barriers to Effective Listening and How to Overcome Them
The 5 Most Common Barriers to Effective Listening and How to Overcome Them
Ashley Andrews
Author: Ashley Andrews
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Summary
How to overcome common barriers to listening. This article looks at 5 ways to improve listening listening skills.
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5 Common Misconceptions About Learning a New Language and How to Overcome Them
5 Common Misconceptions About Learning a New Language and How to Overcome Them
Ashley Andrews
Author: Ashley Andrews
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Summary
Learning a new language is fulfilling and useful. But misconceptions can also exist. Here, we break them down and give tips to overcome them
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8 Reasons Why You Need To Improve Your Communication Skills At Work
8 Reasons Why You Need To Improve Your Communication Skills At Work
Ronnie Peterson
Author: Ronnie Peterson
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Summary
To succeed at work, you need great communication skills. This article looks at eight reasons why you must improve them - and do it now!
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The History of Communication
The History of Communication
Ashley Andrews
Author: Ashley Andrews
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Summary
Read about the history of communication, from cave paintings to the internet and mobile in this short, easy-to-read round-up
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Think You're A Good Communicator? Take Our Free Test!
Think You're A Good Communicator? Take Our Free Test!
Ashley Andrews
Author: Ashley Andrews
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Summary
Communication skills are key, but we often don't give them much thought. Here, we show you why and how our free test can help you improve.
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4 Strategies to Overcome Communication Barriers in the Workplace
4 Strategies to Overcome Communication Barriers in the Workplace
Ashley Andrews
Author: Ashley Andrews
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Summary
Here are 4 simple strategies to help you overcome communication barriers in the workplace and become more effective as a result
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Key Communication Skills for Client Success
Key Communication Skills for Client Success
Ronnie Peterson
Author: Ronnie Peterson
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Summary
Dealing with clients is about communication. And here, we show how skills in a specialist area like personal training apply to any business.
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7 Body Language Mistakes You Need To Fix
7 Body Language Mistakes You Need To Fix
Ashley Andrews
Author: Ashley Andrews
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Summary
Body language makes up a huge proportion of what you're communicating. This article shows you how to fix 7 common mistakes with body language
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What Your Body Language Says About You
What Your Body Language Says About You
Ronnie Peterson
Author: Ronnie Peterson
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Summary
Your body language makes up for more than half of how you communicate. These tips ensure you're giving off good signals while communicating.
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The 7 Best Ways to Read Body Language
The 7 Best Ways to Read Body Language
Ashley Andrews
Author: Ashley Andrews
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Summary
Activia talks about some of the best ways to read body language and how you can use these non-verbal signs to improve your communication.
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7 Easy Ways to Improve Your Listening Skills
7 Easy Ways to Improve Your Listening Skills
Ashley Andrews
Author: Ashley Andrews
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Summary
Although we don't realise it, listening is the most important part of communication. Here are 7 easy ways to improve your listening skills.
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6 Ways to Be a Better Communicator
6 Ways to Be a Better Communicator
Ashley Andrews
Author: Ashley Andrews
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Summary
Overcome the consequences of poor communication by learning 6 easy ways to improve your own communication, both at work and at home.
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Is Modern Technology Helping or Hindering Communication?
Is Modern Technology Helping or Hindering Communication?
Jordan James
Author: Jordan James
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Summary
Modern technology has made communication easier than ever. But are all the developments positive? This article looks at both sides of this.
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7 Habits of Super-Persuasive People
7 Habits of Super-Persuasive People
Ashley Andrews
Author: Ashley Andrews
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Summary
Learn 7 fantastic ways to help you become more persuasive so that you can influence people positively both at work and at home
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6 Effective Ways to Communicate in a Team Environment
6 Effective Ways to Communicate in a Team Environment
Ashley Andrews
Author: Ashley Andrews
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Summary
Learn about the importance of effective communication within teams, and 6 effective ways to communicate in a team environment.
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Why Good Communicators Beat “Clever” People in Business
Why Good Communicators Beat “Clever” People in Business
Ashley Andrews
Author: Ashley Andrews
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Summary
Steve Jobs and Richard Branson didn't rise to the top of their game on book-smarts alone. But which is more important, communication, or academia?
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6 Reasons Why Improving Your Communication Skills Will Make You More Likeable
6 Reasons Why Improving Your Communication Skills Will Make You More Likeable
Ashley Andrews
Author: Ashley Andrews
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Summary
Find out why improving your communication skills will make you more likeable and how you can improve your existing skills on the Activia Training website.
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4 Useful Tips on How to Communicate in Stressful Situations
4 Useful Tips on How to Communicate in Stressful Situations
Ashley Andrews
Author: Ashley Andrews
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Summary
In today's diverse workplace, disagreements are unavoidable. Here are 4 useful tips on how to communicate in stressful situations.
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5 Tips on How to Ask Better Questions in Conversations and Why It Matters
5 Tips on How to Ask Better Questions in Conversations and Why It Matters
Ashley Andrews
Author: Ashley Andrews
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Summary
Questions play a vital role in conversations, even if we don’t realise it. Here are 5 tips on how to ask better questions in conversations and why it matters.
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Do You Make These 5 Common Mistakes in Communication?
Do You Make These 5 Common Mistakes in Communication?
Ashley Andrews
Author: Ashley Andrews
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Summary
Do you make these 5 common mistakes in communication? Find out in Activia's latest blog post.
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How to Improve Communication Skills at Work
How to Improve Communication Skills at Work
Ashley Andrews
Author: Ashley Andrews
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Summary
When you’re working in a company, communication is one of the most important skills you could possess. Here are our tips on how to improve communication skills at work.
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6 Social Media Fails That Will Harm Your Career
6 Social Media Fails That Will Harm Your Career
Ashley Andrews
Author: Ashley Andrews
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Summary
Social media is a blessing and a curse - too many employees have discovered too late that their boss knows what they're up to! Here's how to make the most of it without compromising your career.
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The Different Styles of Communication in the Workplace
The Different Styles of Communication in the Workplace
Ashley Andrews
Author: Ashley Andrews
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Summary
Learn about the four most common personality and communication styles in the workplace on the Activia Training website.
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Why Are Communication Skills Important at Work?
Why Are Communication Skills Important at Work?
Ashley Andrews
Author: Ashley Andrews
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Summary
Find out why good communication skills are important in the workplace on the Activia Training website.
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Why Great Communication is Hard
Why Great Communication is Hard
Ashley Andrews
Author: Ashley Andrews
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Summary
This article looks at why it is so hard to communicate well, and what it even means to have great communication skills.
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Why You Need to Adapt How You Communicate for Each Situation
Why You Need to Adapt How You Communicate for Each Situation
Ashley Andrews
Author: Ashley Andrews
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Summary
You need to be able to adapt how you communicate to the specific situation that you find yourself in. This is based on your audience and aims.
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7 Sure Fire Tips to Success through Better Listening
7 Sure Fire Tips to Success through Better Listening
Ronnie Peterson
Author: Ronnie Peterson
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Summary
Many errors could be avoided if people listened better to others. Here are 7 ways to improve how you listen to others, and thus eradicate errors.
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8 Ways to Completely Refresh How You Communicate
8 Ways to Completely Refresh How You Communicate
Ronnie Peterson
Author: Ronnie Peterson
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Summary
Changing the way that you communicate can change how you impact those around you. Here are 8 ways to change how you communicate.
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How People With Different Leadership Styles Communicate Differently
How People With Different Leadership Styles Communicate Differently
John B
Author: John B
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Summary
Learning to change your communication style allows you to change your leadership style. In this way, you can become more inspiring.
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How to Recognise and Overcome Barriers to Effective Listening
How to Recognise and Overcome Barriers to Effective Listening
Ronnie Peterson
Author: Ronnie Peterson
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Summary
There are many barriers to effective listening. This article looks at the most common of them, and how to overcome and get round them.
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How to Reduce Stress by Improving Your Communication
How to Reduce Stress by Improving Your Communication
Kerry Watts
Author: Kerry Watts
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Summary
Stress is a more serious problem than we often consider it to be. However, as this post will show, you can reduce it by improving your communication.
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