Technology Communication Myths

 

Good communication is the key to a successful project implementation, yet the art of communication is one that eludes many. It isn't surprising that people who chose technology as their field of study don't relish the idea of communicating. Perhaps understanding common communication myths will help you to overcome any communication hesitation you might be harboring.

Myth #1: The time to communicate is at implementation.
Technologists like to wait to communicate until everything is done. Although it might feel good to only deliver the good news, waiting can jeopardize the success of the implementation. Each time you send out a communication, you receive feedback. It may not always be what you want to hear, but it may be what you need to hear. Imagine you sent out a communication telling the business clients that their new accounting product would be installed next week, and the clients responded that budgets are due next week and they have no staff to …

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