First Time, Every Time

Communication

Think, “First time, Every time.” When casting vision for your project, communicating with a volunteer or co-worker, or explaining a workshop exercise to a group, pretend like its the first time they ever heard it.

Explain the why behind the action, give them a detailed description of what they are doing, and let them know how it will work.

It doesn’t matter if you have worked with a group for five minutes or five years; treating it like it is the first time they have heard of it will keep your communication clear and complete.