Public SPEAKER Hints Keep in mind the fleeting nature of oral communication when you are preparing to give a speech. People will remember little of what you say. Five of the best hints for public speakers * First impressions are important Dress for your audience. Try to mirror their dress code. If…
Achieving a GOAL A goal is the end result of a plan and should be stated in terms that can be measured. To achieve a goal to get things done first make an action plan. Start by listing ‘who’ does ‘what‘ by ‘when‘. A goal can be likened to a journey. You…
Revise Your DRAFTS If you want your writing to be read take the time to polish your scripts. You must use crisp clear and concise language. People lack the time to read waffle and long-winded arguments with words they don’t fully understand. Edit, edit, edit. Check for logic, continuity, long sentences, long paragraphs…
SELF – IMPROVEMENT To succeed in life and in your career, you need to identify your weaknesses and make an effort to strengthen them. Success in life often depends on seeking honest feedback and acting on it to make improvements. It’s often difficult to get honest feedback, but it is essential if you…
LEAD by Example When you ask employees what makes a good leader word like ‘encouraging’, ‘caring’ ‘fairness’ and ‘understanding’ keep coming up. A good leader is a ‘people person’, a motivator, a coach, a good communicator, an enthusiast and one who sets a good example. Five of the best tips to become a good…
REPORT & HELPDEX titles ( 1-125) We aim to give you the five best tips on a series of communication, training, careers and managing topics. We give you practical tips, not theory. Where do they come from? They were collected from advice given to the author when he was running workshops for managers and…
To Be SUCCESSFUL Here a few tips that could help change your life. There is nothing like a smile and the use of a few simple words if you want a successful career. The ability to ask simple questions and to make the time to listen carefully can make a big difference. Five…
Technical Posters Your poster must be of a high standard if it is to compete with all other posters to attract people to your exhibit at a scientific conference. Poster papers are as important as oral presentations. Five of the best tips for someone presenting a poster paper at a scientific conference * First…
Overcoming Resistance to CHANGE Changes are seldom smooth. Powerful forces are at work to avoid change. Many workers are suspicious of change. They wonder how changes will affect their work and if they will have a job after changes are made. Some do not understand the need for change and resent and resist…
Chair Better MEETINGS Your reputation can depend on how well you chair a meeting. The success of your meetings can only be judged by results. Do you need so many meetings? If you have a good communication system in place you will need fewer. Five of the best meeting tips * Plan well and prepare a cunning…
Improve Your QUESTIONING Skills The ability to question and to listen carefully to the answers are essential skills for a successful career. Don’t be frightened to ask questions. They are easier to handle than mistakes. A wise person doesn’t give the right answers, they pose the right questions. Without the…
Encourage INGENUITY & CREATIVITY Creativity and ingenuity take courage. They are about taking risks, breaking rules, making mistakes, and having fun. They require the freedom to doubt the worth of common practices. Creative people often see familiar things as out-of-date and want to create something new and worth-while. Leaders and CEOs cannot order…
