Five golden rules that would help you to become a more expert communicator: 1. Know your audience. To communicate successfully you need to know your audience. Who are they? What do they want? What motivates them? How can you engage them in debate? Only then can you tailor your messages appropriately. You also need to be prepared for the fact that your audience is changing and evolving in the same way that everything else in life is changing and evolving. Don’t assume that the communication strategies that worked well two years ago will still have the same effect today. The…

The basics of business etiquette vary from culture to culture, and it can be particularly intimidating to understand business etiquette if you're working for a company with a culture different from the one you grew up in. However, there are some universal constants that can help you stick to the status quo as you learn the particular group dynamics and team norms at your company.  These five important business courtesies can help you make a solid first impression and show respect for your team members.  1. Be on time Whether you’re attending an interview or daily standup meeting, being on time…