First, I tell them what I am going to tell them, then I tell them, then I tell them what I told them.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Effective communication requires stating the plan, delivering the message, and reviewing it.
- In plain terms
- Tell people what you will say, say it, then summarize.
- What can you take from it?
- Repetition clarifies key messages.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you ensure others understand?
- Do you repeat important points?
Another view
Too much repetition can bore an audience.
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