Boris Johnson has been elected as the new Mayor of London, winning 53% of the vote over former Mayor and rival, Ken Livingston. However, the Conservative party’s culture spokesman and Editor of Spectator magazine has a somewhat chequered history, as his outspoken comments and abrasive communication style have regularly made headlines.

As Mayor of London, Boris plans to tackle rising crime levels and foster strong links with the City’s ethnic population. This demanding role calls for first class communication skills and an understanding and awareness of intercultural diversity. Given Boris’s track record of PR disasters and offensive commentary, the media will undoubtedly be watching with interest as he takes up his new role.

From the CEO’s office to the shop floor, good communication is an essential business skill, which cuts across all areas of organisational life. The eden tree offers you a comprehensive range of resources on the topic of Interpersonal Communication and many more. Try the diagnostic Communication Skills Analysis to assess personal communication skills and identify areas for improvement. Also the How to Improve Intercultural Communication Skills document offers handy hints to improve internal and external communication skills as globalisation and workforce diversity increases.