Now more than ever, the scientific and medical community is under the microscope and in front of the media. Science matters, and in a post-truth world it's more important than ever for scientists and physicians to be heard. But there's a challenge. To get people to listen, you can't communicate in writing alone anymore. You need to speak up and be seen - on stage, online, and on camera. To do this well you need to master the art of influential speaking, which is something you weren't taught at...
HBR's 10 Must Reads on Communication 2-Volume Collection (HBR's 10 Must Reads)
by Harvard Business Review
If you read nothing else on communicating effectively, read these definitive articles from Harvard Business Review. The best leaders know how to communicate clearly and persuasively. How do you stack up? HBR's 10 Must Reads on Communication 2-Volume Collection provides enduring ideas and practical advice to help you express your ideas with clarity and impact—no matter what the situation. Bringing together HBR's 10 Must Reads on Communication and HBR's 10 Must Reads on Communication, Vol. 2...
Successful Time Management in a Week: Teach Yourself
by Declan Treacy and Polly Bird
Uncommon Meetings - 7 Quick Tips for Better Results in Half the Time
by Ann Latham
Hold On Let Me Overthink This (Employee Appreciation Day, #2)
by Fun Notebooks
Presentations: Proven Techniques for Creating Presentations That Get Results
by Gary R McClain
Advice is offered on: overcoming the various barriers to communication; using relaxation techniques to handle your nerves; understanding your audience; recognizing the impact of non-verbal language; improving the physical aspects such as posture, voice and attire; structuring the talk for clarity and retention; using notes effectively; designing clear visuals and handouts; handling questions skilfully; and practising and planning beforehand.
Graphic facilitation is the practice of using words and images to create a conceptual map of a conversation. A graphic facilitator is the visual, usually silent partner to the traditional, verbal facilitator, drawing a large scale image at the front of the room in real-time. Graphic facilitation is both process and product. Watching the graphic facilitator create the map as the group speaks is highly experiential and immediate. It focuses the group as they work, aiding concentration by capturing...
Virtual Events - Almost everything on virtual events.
by Ramesh Sambasivan
The trusted handbook for nonprofit board service is backnewly revised and updated! Doing Good Even Better is approachable wisdom, fresh from the recently retired chair of Habitat for Humanity International. Edgar Stoesz (Stãyce) has made Doing Good Even Better a guidebook. In short, pointedly-written chapters, Stoesz covers: Helping Directors Understand Their Governance Role A Plan to Fulfill the Purpose Reporting Back to the Members Planning Effective Meetings Great Boards Have a Good Fight (...