A sales pitch is a concise presentation explaining business benefits in under 2 minutes. Elevator pitches are ideal for quick elevator rides. Product pitches focus specifically on specific products or services
Storytelling is using language and movement to convey narrative elements. It's an ancient art form dating back to third millennium BC. Storytelling creates deep connections between humans
Open-ended questions require full answers using subject's knowledge or feelings. They begin with phrases like "why," "how," "what," or "tell me about". Open-ended questions encourage deeper, meaningful conversations
Hypnosis can be used for therapy or as a stage trick. Direct suggestions use forceful commands like "You feel your fingers tingling". Indirect suggestions involve storytelling and metaphors to engage unconscious mind
Project management tool identifying stakeholders and their project impacts. Essential for understanding stakeholder needs and communication requirements. Conducted at project start to identify key stakeholders and their requirements
Communication is the transfer of ideas and understanding between two or more people. Term 'communis' comes from Latin meaning common. Communication evolved from codes and signals to language with population growth