People often think finance is all numbers, but strong communication is just as crucial if not more. This is especially true when explaining complex concepts to colleagues without a finance background. What strategies have you found most effective for breaking things down in a clear, relatable way?

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Usually I do ok with this, find something they do understand really well and make comparisons with that. Have had some issues with this in the past though, and that is typically when I need to learn some more because I’m not comfortable enough in explaining it yet.

That makes a lot of sense! Making relatable comparisons is a great approach. And I totally agree that if I struggle to explain something clearly, it’s usually a sign I need to deepen my own understanding first.

Using data well to explain key concepts, especially visually

Agreed, but sometimes, even with data, the concept and terminology can be tough to explain.

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