Below is an example of the advice for how to best communicate taken from a sample Assessment for Effective Leadership would be:

Most people are aware of and sensitive to the ways with which they prefer to be communicated. Many people find this section to be extremely accurate and important for enhanced interpersonal communication. This page provides other people with a list of things to DO when communicating with Joan. Read each statement and identify the 3 or 4 statements, which are most important to her. We recommend highlighting the most important "DO’s" and provide a listing to those who communicate with Joan most frequently.

Do:

  • Listen to her
  • Have the facts in logical order
  • Follow through, if you agree
  • Be prepared with the facts and figures
  • Give her time to be thorough, when ... etc

This section of the report is a list of things NOT to do while communicating with Joan. Review each statement with Joan and identify those methods of communication that result in frustration or reduced performance. By sharing this information, both parties can negotiate a communication system that is mutually agreeable.

Don’t:

  • Leave things to chance or luck
  • Use high speed, intense inputs
  • Be superficial
  • Use gimmicks or clever, quick manipulations, ...etc