Inside the Economist’s Mind
Stop Showing Your Work: How to Speak Like a Senior Economist
Are you tired of losing your audience's attention during technical briefings? In this episode, we break down the essential communication skills every economist needs to move from "technical accuracy" to "communication usefulness".We explore why your audience often needs a decision-useful message before a deep dive into your data, and how you can preserve your rigor while reducing the mental effort for your listeners. What you’ll learn: The "Insight Before Detail" Principle: Why starting with the "what" matters more than the "how". The ECON Framework: A 4-step structure (Evidence, Context, Outcome, Next step) to make your messages executive-ready. Common Mistakes: Avoid "Caveat Overload" and the trap of starting with your method instead of your message. The 2-Minute Forecast: How to structure a concise update that covers headlines, drivers, risks, and implications. Handling Stakeholders: Use the Acknowledge, Answer, Bridge technique to handle tough questions without getting defensive
