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by grvdrm 43 days ago
tool comparisons -> table.

Business justification and other qualitative things -> narrative.

Concise direct communication skills are underrated in the corporate world.

I worked in sales at one point. A favorite tip was this: ask a question, somewhat open-ended, and then go silent. People on the other side can't help babble on about what they're doing, why, etc. Made it clear that many folks struggled to articulate their roles and core responsibilities.