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Why do people strive to study at Harvard? Do they teach what is not taught somewhere else? What makes Harvard’s graduate schools different? More than the degree itself or a set of employable skills, it is all about networking and making useful contacts. People here spend their time not only in the library (which is a heaven for booklovers!) but making the most of opportunities to meet and communicate with other people – arguably the most important factor in today’s world.

From political leaders to media and academia, not to mention the business realm, communication skills are the most critical factor for success. Relatively few people are born ready to communicate perfectly in every context; however, one can develop and improve communication skills.

How to improve your communication skills

As Wikipedia states, “Communication is the activity of conveying information through the exchange of thoughts, messages, or information, as by speech, visuals, signals, writing, or behavior. It is the meaningful exchange of information between two or more living creatures.”

If it were this simple: just exchange information! But in our reality where every day we encounter countless amounts of information, the most significant aspect of communication is to be able to make an exchange efficient. Learning how to deal with the challenge of effective public speaking, efficient discussion or debate, having a strategic dialogue, writing emails, using social media tools, and many other ways of communicating your ideas and thoughts is vital if you are determined to be successful.