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Nadja Greig

Plain language content developer and Managing Partner at The Plain Language Institute in Johannesburg, South Africa; strategist and researcher specializing in plain language as organizational priority.

Jun 9, 2026

8:31
And I understand that you are very strong on conveying the message that this is a strategic issue, not a aesthetic issue, if you like.
8:40
Yes, absolutely.
8:41
So from my master's research, I was able to develop a framework how to implement plain language more strategically in organization, and it basically revolves around three main principles.
8:55
Firstly, that you need leadership commitment right from the start.
8:59
So you need your senior leaders to recognize the value that plain language can have on the organization.
9:07
And then you should make plain language a strategic priority, and what I mean by that is you should see that plain language isn't, like you said, nicer writing or a quick fix or just a tweak in wording, but it's actually a way to either solve a business problem that you are experiencing within your organization.
9:28
For example, you have some difficulties with your internal communication, and that is demotivating to your employees.

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20:56
How has plain language evolved in South Africa, and what particular challenges have you observed, if any?

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