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  • By: Chris Fenning
  • Narrated by: Chris Fenning
  • Length: 3 hrs and 14 mins
  • 4.3 out of 5 stars (58 ratings)
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Summary

Communication should be clear and concise, and we should get to the point quickly. The problem is we don’t always know how to do this. What does it mean to be concise? How can a complex topic be summarized in just a few lines?

This award-winning book is a step-by-step guide for clear, concise communication in everyday work conversations. Being concise is not about trying to condense all the information into 60 seconds. It is about having clear intent, talking about one topic at a time, and focusing on solutions instead of dwelling on problems.

Throughout this audiobook you’ll discover how to:

  • Have shorter, better work conversations, and meetings
  • Get to the point faster without rambling or going off on tangents
  • Lead your audience toward the solution you need
  • Apply one technique to almost every discussion, email, presentation, and interview with great results

This audiobook is a result of more than 20,000 conversations in both business and technical jobs. Chris Fenning has trained individuals and teams around the world in these techniques. He has worked with organizations from start-ups to Fortune 50 and FTSE 100 companies. These methods work for them all.

Having clearer communication is easier than you might expect, and it all starts with the first minute.

©2020 Christopher Fenning (P)2021 Christopher Fenning

Critic reviews

Bronze Medal, Axiom Business Book, 2021

Bronze Award, The Feathered Quill, 2021

Finalist, International Book Award

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Very useful

Great book and has helped me structure work communications much better and efficiently . Highly recommend.

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Amazing

I learnt a great deal, an amazing book. Clear voice and good speed. Looking forward to more books from the Author.

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A brilliant roadmap to better communication

This excellently narrated book is full of practical advice to help overcome the sadly all-too-common problems that arise from poor communication.

Having run a business for over 14 years, I’ve encountered countless situations where people have wasted time money and energy because they failed to communicate their intended message to the right people in the right way.

The advice may seem obvious in places. But in my experience, the most significant problems are usually caused by dismissing the basics.

Whether you are a confident communicator or have room for improvement, Chris’ book is full of simple, easy to follow steps that will help make your conversations more effective.

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Well structured and easy to follow.

Great tips on creating a well structured communication, which can be leveraged across personal and business interactions.

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Don’t waste your time!

I’ve read and listened to some great books - but this is not one of them! - it is simplistic, boring and monotonous.

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Interesting read with practical advice

Great content that offers excellent and practice advice. Clear examples that help demonstrate how best to apply the key techniques.

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Good listen

This book contains some useful information and advice that anyone and easily apply to improve their communication. The methods are easy to follow and are well contextualised

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Very relevant and great audio

Highly recommended for both personal and professional communication practice. The speaker and author is great.

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Ironically it could have been 15 mins long

Same message over and over again. Classic list of examples to bulk out the book.

Boring.

Here is the content of the book. Be clear of the context of what you want to discuss, then get to the point.

Don't waste your time on this book.

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Really Enjoyed the book.

A book very practical I woud suggest reading to my friends. It clearly shows how to be more effective when speaking or writing to others.

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