Sidebar: How CIOs Can Communicate Better with Elected Officials
Oct 14, 2008,
- Know your audience and start thinking like them.
- Tailor information to your audience.
- Speak in business terms rather than using technology jargon.
- Use your strongest and most knowledgeable communicator to convey the message.
- Establish a regular communication pattern and build on relationships.
- Become an active listener, form caucuses and gain allies.
- Educate your audience about your technology needs and challenges.
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