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Words communicate: letters don't.
When we are writing to explain we should be aiming to set down our ideas as clearly as possible. Which is why I suggest you go easy on the acronyms - despite their popularity. Because though capitals may stand tall on a page, they fall short on communication. The value of meaningful words
Where are we going to find managers and politicians who understand the value of saying what they mean and who are prepared to find the thread of meaningful words that will lead us out of the maze of lax-language that currently has us all hedged in? Passing on the skill of aging.
Western socieies need a new attitude towarsd ageing. Because if we continue to sideline and box-in people after their so-called retirement, the cost of containment will bankrupt us all. Tapping into the power of oratory
As you prepare a presentation, have you ever stopped to consider that what's going on in the back of your mind is likely to have a big impact on its chance of being a success? Acting unemployed
With many able individuals finding themselves unemployed through no fault of their own, its worth remembering that actors have a thing or two to teach the rest of us about maintaining standards of performance and self-worth during long periods of unemployment. On the origin of specious presentations
The business of presentation is uniquely positioned to continue unabated despite the recession. Because valuable ideas now fly round the world whether or not their originator flies with them. Virtual get-togethers are the coming thing
With the cost of international travel to meetings and conferences becoming increasingly prohibitive and the workplace inexorably becoming wherever you power up your laptop, this is the moment to get your on-screen interactions well and truly taped. The power of intellect
If mankind continues to denigrate "the power of understanding, we place ourselves in serious danger of losing the evolutionary advantage that has marked us out from beasts since time immemorial. Tone and pace won the race
Tone of voice and pace of delivery won the race for the White House, because when the going got tough, those speaking with the wrong tone at the wrong pace were the ones found wanting. Our very life is in our voice
If ever there was a need for verbal clarity it is now! A world in crisis needs language that can convey how serious the situation truly is. Sadly, powerful words have lost much of their impact. Telling it like it is
If you are looking for some concrete examples of how to deliver a presentation in a way that persuades even the most cynical listener to sit up and take notice, I have just the thing for you. If you want your voice to carry, carry it well.
If you want o know how to make your voice carry to an audience, the first thing you need to work on isn't vocal at all. It's your stance. And here's how to develop it. Managing to speak
Faced with the prospect of giving a speech or presentation, many of us are gripped with panic. But there's no need to be paralysed. Here's how to overcome it and return to normal. Make sure you're always on song
A presentation , like any performance, requires its practitioners to know their stuff; pull out all the stops; make contact with anyone watching and listening and quit while the going is good. Good packaging improves communication
The first concern of any presenter must be to find a way for as many members of an audience as possible to get hold of your package of ideas with ease and discover what's inside. Talking a lot of hot air
Few of us has a problem with shouting at sports events, singing along with bands or talking animatedly across crowded bars. But when it comes to giving a presentation, most of us drop through the floor with embarrassment. Day-dream your way to a better presentation
We all need help to prepare and deliver better presentations. One effective - if unexpected – way to do this is to harness the energizing power of day-dreaming. Speaking out against the terror of talking
As every good actor knows, it is only by whipping your facial expression, speech patterns, articulation, inflection and stance into shape that you will ever tame the terror of talking. Presentations that hit the spot
It's a fact of life that almost every audience will contain people who simply do not take to the presenter. So to minimize this problem, you need to find out about the mindset and culture of each group before you meet them. Life-long earning
The ability to work and earn should be a lifelong right – and it is a demographic reality that employees, governments and employers are just going to have to get their heads around. Making presence felt
It is a fundamental truth of effective presentations that a clear and coherent message will only stem from one who is rooted in knowledge, keeps in good shape and makes their presence felt. How can I build vocal confidence?
Even when he's presenting to a small group of friendly colleagues, Bijahn's voice dries in his throat. Voice coach Janet Howd has an entertaining solution. Sound material
To ignite an audience you need to get both your vocal and bodily energy right. But unless the quality of your material is also good, you won't be able to keep the flame alive. Banishing the presentation blues.
Mark Twain believed that a good impromtu speech takes about three weeks to prepare. He was dead right. The only way to ensure your presentation will stand up to an audience is rehearsal and preparation. Accentuate the positive
We all accept that athletes, dancers and musicians need to go through unusual rigours to raise their game. So why not accept that similarly rigorous re-alignment of thought and physique might benefit us, too? Help me get my voice back
Adam has an important presentation to give in two days time but a heavy cold has left him virtually voiceless. Is there anything he can do to get his voice back? Actress and vocal coach Janet Howd rides to the rescue. Now clear your throat
The voice box is as crucial to us as a gear box is to the smooth running of a car. But we shouldn't take our voices for granted. Just like a car, it needs regular maintenance. Making a pronounced difference
To deliver an effective presentation, we must make sure that the way we say what we have to say is well rehearsed and distinctly pronounced. New metaphors for old
The common conception that once human beings reach a certain point on the crest of life's span it will be downhill all the rest of the way, is just plain wrong. The eyes have it
For all the ubiquity of E-mails, voice and personality remain critical to communication. Which is why how we say what we say - tone of voice, stance and facial expression - is such an important management skill. Pre-presentation nerves? No way!
Preparing to give a presentation frightens the living daylights out of most people and often causes them to perform well below par. But preparing to run a marathon scares most people too - and yet those who take up that challenge usually do well on the day. Projecting the right virtual image
Old-school manager Geoff is confident about his ability to get a successful outcome from a traditional face-to-face meeting but could do with some tips on how to manage the same in a video conference. Top dog or under dog?
Until underdogs are properly valued, top dogs will always be in danger of being caught off balance by the uncertain force of the thrust from below. Writing to explain
Many able management trainers and coaches balk at the idea of turning their ideas into a book. But doing so isn't as difficult as you might think. Flat is the new rotund
When I seriously started considering how a flattening global society could possibly work, it dawned on me that mankind has always defined and shared knowledge on a horizontal plane. Present less to share more
Too many slides, not enough dialogue. That's the problem with most presentations. So remember, regurgitation is anathema to communication. It makes people sick! So what does Industry mean?
There seems to be a bit of a battle going on over winning the hearts and minds of the latest generation of workers. Large companies are complaining that prospective employees lack basic skills, and people already in employment are complaining that the latest recruits don't know the real meaning of "industry". Helping the uninitiated
People aren't a waste of space just because they happen to be young – any more than they are because they are old. Which is why initiates must be allowed the chance to get things wrong without having their mistakes promoted into major offences. On having the time of our lives
Even though half the population of Western Europe remains fit and active for twenty-five years or more beyond retirement age, the belief that these years will be spent "sans teeth, sans eyes, sans taste, sans everything" is still commonplace. The act of presentation
Managers who are expected to give presentations can learn an enormous amount from the techniques of acting. So forget the Powerpoint slides for a moment and take some lessons from the stage... |
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