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Reflection on class - This talk was about how to have good presentation skills and how Daniel has improved his skills throughout his life. It was fascinating to hear about someone who didn't take to presenting naturally, I feel most speakers can tell they have always been good at it. So the way Daniel explained how he has improved and the ways he does it was really helpful and interesting to hear.

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Communication Skills

This article explains why UX designers need strong communication skills by Christopher Nguyen, it explains how communication skills are more than conveying ideas and are about having understanding, empathy, and being able to break something down for anyone at any level. Here are 10 ways it recommends growing your communication skills.

  1. Embrace constructive criticism - be willing to hear feedback as you can learn and grow. It will help develop resilience by understanding that it isn't an attack and is a way to improve.
  2. Active listening - It will help you to become a better communicator by listening to clients, team members, and users. It helps you show empathy and understanding when they are expressing their needs and issues.
  3. Learn the art of diplomacy - Being diplomatic and empathetic to others. You can build relationships with people and foster more productive conversations.
  4. Keep an open mind - be open to ideas and design perspectives. you can build resilience by adapting to new information and feedback.
  5. Storytelling - It will help you improve your communication skills, it keeps everyone engaged and listening. Helps explain choices to everyone.
  6. Practice effective presentation - it will help present clearly and persuasively. Make it simple to make ur points.
  7. Time management - It will help you work better in general, by setting schedules, setting priorities, and avoiding overworking.
  8. Self-care - have a balance by taking breaks and exercising so you can create your best work.
  9. Networking - helps you grow in confidence if you talk to others and share your experiences.
  10. Continuous learning - it helps you grow your skills and develop alongside the industry.

https://uxplaybook.org/articles/how-to-improve-communication-skills-as-a-ux-designer?srsltid=AfmBOooKZC-Ed3tQN6q5qQrM66L6UpwvQMd53rC1MCXSLsafjyz3q8t9

Presentation Skills

This article about presentation skills by Rebecca Williams talks about how it is important to be clear and know what you're talking about, being able to explain to others through storytelling, and being able to understand what others are talking about. There are four areas that she always considers before a presentation.