Avoid confusion
Assuming your colleagues are aware of the same knowledge as you can lead to a communication breakdown.
Tips to avoid confusion:
- Communicate your message in a clear and straightforward way
- When in doubt, provide more information rather than not enough
- When unsure, ask your colleagues if they understood your message
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