FYI, the CEO wants the HR and IT reports ASAP. We rely on thousands of acronyms and initialisms, and in many cases, one set of letters can have a wide variety of meanings. Here’s a test of some of the most common office terms.
Your audience won’t remember all the facts that your graphics show, so give them one takeaway that they will remember. When possible, relate it to something they already know. Example: “Last month we served 60,000 customers. That’s enough to fill Yankee Stadium and still leave 3,000 people standing.” — Adapted from “11 Unusual Methods for […]
If you sense your presentations are failing to rouse others to action, it’s probably time for a tuneup, says career and business advisor Beverly Flaxington. Here are six steps to a more powerful presentation.
Effective communication takes deliberate intention, so if you find yours lacking, it’s time to refocus and get down to work, says Jessica Edmonson of Bisk Education. She has six strategies to help you do just that.
Don’t stumble over an unfamiliar name when you will be meeting with someone. Call the person’s voice mail after hours to hear how he or she pronounces it.
The last time you floated an idea to the team, a group of opponents shouted you down with such force that they rattled you, and you let the idea drop. Next time, use these potent phrases to monopolize the conversation long enough for you to convince the “silent majority” on the team to support your idea.
November 21, 2012
Categorized in: Speaking
Before you address an audience of one or 100, know your goal and prepare an outline to stay on track. Start with simple ideas and add complex points (evidence, details, case studies) gradually. Consider the pros and cons of four formats:
Use these four techniques to polish your image as an effective communicator.
When to use “who” and “whom,” which confuses many people:
Don’t start a speech by citing “eight ways to beat inflation” or “10 rules of teamwork.” After the first one, your audience will quickly calculate how long you’re likely to talk, and zone out. Adapted from The Speechwriter’s Handbook of Humor, Robert Orben, Marion Street Press.
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