Communication
A project leader:
- uses direct and unambiguous language to express thoughts and ideas
- values the input of others
- collects ideas and opinions before making decisions
- tactfully and creatively shares new information
- maintains a constant flow of information
- regularly updates stakeholders on project progress
Provide visuals
According to A. Goulet, sharing your notes or a Miro board is a great way to share updates and ideas in a meeting.
There are three types of communication:
- Interactive communication
- Push-based communication
- Pull-based communication
When you need to make sure that the information was received and understood by the other person, use interactive communication. Interactive communication, such as a phone call or zoom meeting, allows the other person to verify their understanding and provide feedback.
When you want to quickly send information to another person, use push-based communication. Push-based communication, such as an email or text message, is faster than interactive communication, but there’s no guarantee that the information will be understood or even read.
When you need to share a lot of detailed information, use pull-based communication. Pull-based communication, such as documentation or an FAQ, allows the other person to access the information as needed.