A frequently repeated statistic is that $80-90$ percent of a manager's job is communication. Whether that statistic is accurate, it is certainly true that the primary job of a PM is communication to stakeholders including the sponsor.

For this week's discussion thread, answer the following questions:

$1.$ Identify two or three essential skills you believe a manager needs to have in order to be an effective communicator

$2.$ How important is a global mindset for communicating in today's environment? Why?

$3.$ How can managers continue to improve their communication skills throughout their career?