5 Song Titles to Memorize for Quality Communications
A well-informed team is a confident team. When employees struggle to meet expectations, the issue often isn’t their effort, but unclear communication.
Compelling content doesn't just deliver information. Whether you’re developing training materials, internal messaging, or company-wide initiatives, it needs to be readable, relatable, and actionable.
To truly engage your audience, memorize these five songs and focus on creating content that benefits them.
1. “Who Are You” - The Who
Great content starts with understanding who you’re writing for.
Ask yourself:
Who are they? What are their backgrounds, roles, and daily challenges?
What matters to them? What motivates them beyond the paycheck?
How do they process information? Do they prefer short summaries, step-by-step guides, or visual explanations?
Once you have a clear picture of your audience, define at least five keywords that shape your content’s tone and voice. These ideas will help ensure your writing connects naturally and effectively with employees.
2. “Communication Breakdown” - Led Zeppelin
You might love reading, but many employees don’t absorb information similarly. More than half of U.S. adults (54%) have a literacy level below 6th grade, meaning dense paragraphs and jargon-heavy materials can create confusion instead of clarity.
To ensure quick comprehension, structure your content with:
Clear, direct sentences—avoid over-explaining.
Bullet points or lists for easy scanning.
Simple visuals like charts or icons for clarity.
For training documents, remember that employees may be reading on the job in a fast-paced environment. A quick-reference guide could work better than a long article.
3. “We Can Work It Out” - The Beatles
Employees need more than a reason why a process matters; they need to know why it matters to them.
For example:
Instead of saying “Safety rules prevent workplace accidents,” say “Following these steps keeps you safe.”
Instead of “New software improves workflow efficiency,” say “This tool will cut down your report time, freeing you up for what matters.”
Employees stay engaged and apply information effectively by making messaging personal and practical.
4. “Time After Time” - Cyndi Lauper
If a message has no start or end date, employees may miss its importance or feel it never truly applies to them.
When creating training schedules or company updates, consider:
A rollout timeline—when information will be introduced, reinforced, and finalized.
Employee tracking—how you measure engagement (completion rates, feedback surveys, etc.).
Follow-ups—reinforce key details after the initial message is sent.
Employees process information better when they know when and how to use it.
5. “Say It Right” - Nelly Furtado
Understanding how different people learn makes communication more effective.
Some great tools to guide your approach:
The Working Genius: Reveals gaps in how teams complete projects, helping creators adjust training styles.
Meyers-Briggs: Helps differentiate planners from last-minute decision-makers, making it easier to tailor communication.
Enneagram: Explains employee motivations, allowing content creators to frame messages in a way that speaks to individual needs.
By recognizing what drives people to learn, respond, and act, you can create content that resonates and delivers results.
Content Take the Wheel
Effective communication is clear, structured, and relatable. As content creators, we shape how employees learn, apply, and engage with company materials.
By adjusting reading level, tone, and messaging structure, we don’t just provide information—we empower teams to apply it in their daily work confidently.
Looking to improve your company’s training materials? Start by asking: “Is this content accessible, engaging, and practical for my audience?”
When content connects to real employee experiences, it stops being just another memo—it becomes something that drives productivity, teamwork, and success.
About the Author:
Margaret Lill is an innovative content creator based out of Cleveland, Ohio. With over six years of B2B marketing and content creation experience, she aspires to inform and educate through the written word. Click here to contact Margaret.
