Communication through pealing bells and white smoke!

RINGING CHURCH BELLS & WHITE SMOKE

Last week while on the computer working on

a ticklish project for a client, the air was

suddenly filled with strong peals of Church

bells ringing melodiously. I wondered what

was happening, and switched on to the news

to learn that the new Roman Catholic Pope

had been selected, as white smoke was seen

coming from the Sistine Chapel in the

Vatican, Rome.

Apparently this news was communicated

throughout the world for the faithful by the

several Catholic churches in various

countries sounding their Church bells

triumphantly.

This reminded me that you have to take the

situation into account when you need to

communicate quickly and effectively. This

additional strategy of the Church was

certainly an interesting way to let people

know the outcome of the New Pope’s selection

while going about their normal business.

Sincerely

Philip

Author & Personal Empowerment Specialist

March 16 2013

P.S. Remember the 4 key preliminary questions

to consider before you communicate:

[1] Do I have anything to say?

[2] What is the message I want to give?

[3] What is the awareness of the audience?

[4] What is the timeline to deliver the message?