Here are a few examples of things you may have identified:
| Written | Verbal | Visual |
| E-mail Reports Letters Books Leaflet Blog Fax Text messages Instant messaging | Presentations Video conference Conferences Phone calls Meetings One-to-ones Conversations Podcasts Performance reviews | Body language Posters Infographics Sign language Charts Diagrams Graphs Presentations Mind maps Sketches Photos |
| Advantages: | Advantages: | Advantages: |
| Creates an audit trail/permanent record Consistent way of conveying a message Useful for sending a lot of information/to multiple people | Quicker responses Allows clarification at the time if required Provides instant feedback | Images can aid understanding and retain attention Can support other communication types Use of visual aids can help to simplify complex topics |
