Working It

Clearer communication is a workplace superpower


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Clear communication can be the difference between getting what you want at work, and missing out. But some of us are better at it than others. Host Isabel Berwick speaks to BBC News analysis editor Ros Atkins, best known for his viral explainer videos, about how we can learn to get to the point. Atkins has made his career conveying information effectively. His recent book, ‘The Art of Explanation,’ distils lessons from more than 20 years at the BBC.

Some work jargon is a lot worse than others

Workplace buzzwords to take seriously — and those to ignore

If you thought business jargon was bad...

Communication is a ‘leaky process’

What Beyoncé and J-Lo’s Grammy speeches teach communicators


Presented by Isabel Berwick, produced by Mischa Frankl-Duval, mixed by Simon Panayi. The executive producer is Manuela Saragosa. Cheryl Brumley is the FT’s head of audio.


Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com

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