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UNDERSTANDING HOW TO TALK WITH EXECUTIVES IS A REQUIRED DESIGN SKILL

dataanddesign.substack.com6 min read

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Designers frequently struggle to communicate effectively with executives, often losing their attention during meetings and failing to demonstrate business impact. Key strategies include keeping presentations concise, translating UX metrics into business terms that are scalable, and leveraging data visualization to enhance clarity. Effective executive communication has become a required design skill for career advancement and gaining approval for design ideas.