Write your own FAQ
Maintaining a list of frequently asked questions and the correct responses will make it easier for those who cover for you when you’re out of the office.
Year: 2010
1-Minute Strategies: Aug. ’10
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Wear that nametag well
At any networking event, wear your nametag on your right side, as close to your face as possible. That makes it easy for someone to check your name when shaking your hand.
PowerPoint Tips: Questions to ask yourself
I’m often asked about the “rules” for PowerPoint® presentations. How many bullets? How many words per bullet? Font size? Font type? There are some great books on the subject. I happen to like Garr Reynold’s Presentation Zen and Michael Flocker’s Death by PowerPoint®. You can read a hundred books on the subject and go to classes and seminars. If you do, you’ll hear hundreds of pieces of advice, some conflicting, about how to wow your audiences and get your point across. So what is the best advice? Ask your audience!
Apps to make travel easier
Here are PCMag.com’s top 5 free travel apps to make travel smoother (available on any smartphone with a data plan):
Before you hit “send”
If you’ve written an e-mail in the heat of emotion, you are probably far better off if you delete it.
No-doze tips
It’s a warm August afternoon, and you’re beginning to feel sleepy after sitting in a conference room meeting for more than an hour. Here are some helpful pointers on how to stay alert during long meetings:
Forget someone’s name?
When you’ve forgotten someone’s name, trying to fake it can backfire. Best approach: Just ask. Say, “I’m very sorry. I just want to respect you by getting your name correctly.”
Get the most from your training
Your time and your organization’s training budget are precious commodities. Therefore, when you decide to invest in training, ensure that you will gain high-priority skills and information to help you do your job better and advance your career. Here are several things to keep in mind.
Manage your allies strategically
You’ve either seen it or done it: You disagree with something during a meeting, but instead of speaking up, you sit there and stew. Maybe that’s because whenever an alternative point of view is raised, it gets batted down. There’s nothing wrong with disagreeing. Here are tips on managing your allies strategically, arguing professionally and making sure you have a safety net in place: