How solid is your key message plan?

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3 reasons why an outside expert helps add clarity:

1. You’re too close to it –  You know all the details and context which makes it hard to distill complexity into clarity.


2. It’s tough to cut through the noise – Different stakeholders with their unique agendas, politics and goals can make it hard to nail down a clear and concise message.


3. You’re not putting the audience first – What’s important to you doesn’t matter to the person receiving your message, or your audience might come with its own perspective which you’re not giving enough weight.


A good key message is one that is clear, sharp, and short. It gets your point across and doesn’t leave any doubt.

 

 

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