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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.
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Jun 9, 2026
Nadja Green
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Bob MilsteinHOST
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.
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8:41Nadja GreigGUEST
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.
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8:59Nadja GreigGUEST
So you need your senior leaders to recognize the value that plain language can have on the organization.
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9:07Nadja GreigGUEST
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.
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9:28Nadja GreigGUEST
For example, you have some difficulties with your internal communication, and that is demotivating to your employees.
11 MINS LATER

Bob MilsteinHOST
How has plain language evolved in South Africa, and what particular challenges have you observed, if any?