Chris Fenning

Communication expert, author, and speaker who helps professionals explain complex ideas clearly. He is the author of multiple award-winning books, including The First Minute, and delivered the TEDxEindhoven talk on a framework for clearer workplace conversations.

Topic, Intent, Point: A Framework for Clearer Workplace Conversations

Communication expert Chris Fenning argues that the first minute of a workplace conversation should tell listeners what the subject is, why they are being told about it and what they should take away. In his TEDxEindhoven talk, he sets out a three-part framework—Topic, Intent, Point—for giving that context before the details, reducing the risk of confusion and mismatched expectations.

TEDOct 11, 20265 min read