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title: "Infographic: 5 Simple Steps to Avoid Miscommunication"
description: Learning how to share information effectively with direct reports is a critical skill for any supervisor or manager. Check out our infographic highlighting five simple ways to avoid miscommunication.
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# [Infographic: 5 Simple Steps to Avoid Miscommunication](https://blog.amequity.com/longshore-insider/article/5-simple-steps-to-avoid-miscommunication-infographic)

 Written by [The American Equity Underwriters, Inc.](https://blog.amequity.com/longshore-insider/article/author/aeu) | Apr 27, 2020, 5:00:00 AM

We’ve all experienced the consequences of poor or ineffective communications. We’ve caused them, witnessed them, and been impacted by them. A source of frustration, anxiety, and ultimately failure, miscommunications are completely avoidable because they occur when people take shortcuts as they relay information.

More than ever, the communication tools available – e.g., email, text messages, etc. – increase the likelihood of miscommunication. Every front-line supervisor can communicate effectively as long as they consider their words (and actions) deliberately and purposefully.

Effective communication can be achieved through five simple steps:

1. Use plain language
2. Get to the point
3. Communicate in person
4. Ensure understanding
5. Give context (the WHY)

**[Download Infographic](https://www.aeulead.com/docs/default-source/blog-documents/infographic---aeu-lead---5-simple-steps-to-avoid-miscommunication.pdf)

<https://blog.amequity.com/hubfs/AEU%20LEAD/Infographic%20-%20AEU%20LEAD%20-%205%20Simple%20Steps%20to%20Avoid%20Miscommunication%202023.pdf>**

 

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