Simplify Language

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Over 1,000 CU employees have participated in this training since 2022.

Learn why simplifying communication is essential and deceptively complex.

Discuss when it matters, the impacts of language exclusion, and your audience's needs.

Leave with actionable ways to:

Reduce text by 20-80% without impacting content or tone.

Better organize writing and improve readability.

Check for comprehension and shift the responsibility of understanding.

Choose words that are 100% clear and transparent for your audience.

Avoid words and phrases that don't translate well to other languages.

Improve sentence structure, lists, acronym use, and accessibility.

Here's what CU employees say about it:

I truly believe this particular training would benefit any/all employees who email or speak to other humans. Seriously. This was a very useful and comfortable session where you could easily get immediate feedback and grow your professional confidence.

The trainings like this are one of the reasons I like my job.

This training was incredible. It really shifted my way of thinking and I am excited to implement these tips to be a more effective communicator.

I loved everything about this training! I consider myself a good writer but I learned so much that I can put into practical use to improve even more.

I learned that brevity is helpful to understanding , which builds trust and access. That simplify does not mean dumb down.

I loved this training! My "word of the year" is "simplify" so this was perfect for me. I struggle with being concise, so this was great practice. The mix of breakout rooms, practice questions, and discussion kept me engaged for the full two hours—which is rare for me.