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'Simple' not ‘simplistic’ (communication)



Note: whilst this applies to other factors and scenarios, the context of this article is Communication. 

When you present, debate or have a conversation you should utilise clear and articulate vocabulary to describe the complexity of the subject matter. Reserve the sophisticated and measured "geek" lexicon for the technical paper as the proven and objective evidence you base your statements on. Attach the observed data to an appendix.

Remember; 'simple' not ‘simplistic’...


If requested for gross simplification, do not submit, be mindful that ‘riddles’ and ‘poetry’ have their place and rather find a method of delivery that captures the essence of the information in a word, a sentence, an equation, a graph, a diagram, an image, a film, a sculptural object, an instrument or a device and so forth. 

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