Demand to Understand: How Plain Language Makes Life Simpler | Deborah Bosley | TEDxCharlotte

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Tired of trying to read information that is confusing, complex, and irritating? I believe that as citizens we have the right to receive information that is clear, concise, and credible. This talk with teach you what you can do to insist on clarity.
I have spent the past 20 years helping Fortune 100/500 corporations, non-profits, and government agencies create written information that is easy for people to understand and use.
I believe that only by communicating with clarity, conciseness, and credibility can our democracy thrive ad organizations understand the power of “leading with simplicity”
As an advocate for plain language, I believe that people have the right to understand information that affects their lives, and they should “demand to understand.” I’m always astonished that people shrug when I ask: “Why would you agree to or sign something you don’t understand?”
This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at ted.com/tedx

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6 окт 2024

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@kadochow 6 лет назад

I saw Deborah at the Face of Finance conference in NYC earlier this year - such a great presentation that has changed how I write our content. THANK YOU!

@barbaralau2492 8 лет назад

I've watched / listened to dozens of Ted Talks, and Deborah Bosley's is one of, if not the most concise, clear and precise presentation of them all. Viola! She practices what she preaches with a few solid and relatable examples and facts, plus simple graphics. Also, Bosley's blend of humor and fervor hold our attention. So valuable and well done! Writer, teacher, playwright B. Lau

@kimpalfenier7772 4 года назад

I loved how you used the same principles of stating your purpose upfront, at the beginning of your talk, as you would in your plain language writing. Great presentation.

@NalaIreland 8 лет назад

Now, this appealed to my emotions. Deborah, well done.

@KeyK8 8 лет назад

Deborah, Thank you so much for doing a clear and simple version of how plain language can remove confusion, frustration and misunderstandings! I will definitely be sharing this.

@aaronmaldonado6644 11 месяцев назад

same

@MrShaberg Год назад

What you are talking about is very important in my view. Keep going!

@burnts0x 8 лет назад

11:00 The Streets of Washington, DC. I've stood on the curb before and tried to parse this ... before feeding the meter and living dangerously (no ticket yet).

@alisonsattler6396 8 лет назад

Thank you for this video! I will share it with as many employers as possible that hire English language learners and persons who need materials and spoken language given to them simply! It is greatly needed in the "helping" professions (health care, child and adult care, social services) and manufacturing and food service industries. It's not only needed in government! It's needed in all workplaces and public settings where diverse populations share access to information. However we can make information easy to access and use, I say we should do it!