The Importance of Effective Communication in the Translation Business
The Translation Journal, (2007)Abstract
Day-to-day, the importance of communication cannot be overemphasized. Most people will agree that communication is the lifeline in any relationship. What could possibly be more important than communication? The answer is effective communication. Consider for a moment three salient points made in the Iacocca quote which we can easily apply to the translation business. He urges 'start with good people,' meaning that we should be certain that the right vendors are selected for the job. Then, 'lay out the rules' and 'communicate with your employees.' This sage counsel is particularly applicable for communication with clients and vendors.