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Sunday, February 28, 2010
POWERPOINT PRESENTATIONS 101
PowerPoint presentations. For better or worse, they have become simply the way things are done, both in companies and in academia, and even beyond, in churches and other settings. So, getting better at delivering PowerPoint presentations, and seeing what not to do, are good career moves.
So, we will talk first here about what NOT to do (more fun). To do so, I will direct you to two sites. First, here is a short article by marketing expert Seth Godin talking about poor Powerpoint presentations, and on how to improve them - read it by clicking http://sethgodin.typepad.com/seths_blog/2007/01/really_bad_powe.html (yes, that's really him below):
Next, here is a funny video to watch on the subject. See:
(Yes, that is the title, and yes, it is from the MadTV show).
And to close on a positive point, here is a good video on what TO DO in delivering more effective PowerPoint presentations:
So, what can you do to improve PowerPoint presentations you deliver? What’s your best, or worst, PowerPoint story to share with us (about a presentation you gave or one that you saw)? If you have any ideas on this subject, email me a dwyld.kwu@gmail.com and I will post a follow-up. Looking forward to the discussion.
David
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NON-VERBAL COMMUNICATION 101
As you well know, so much of our communication, both intended and unintended, comes from nonverbal ques. So, to better understand non-verbal communication, please view these two videos:
The first is from Management Consultancy International:
The second features communications expert Jan Hargrave:
After watching these two videos, what do you think about these concepts, and how do they relate to your own experiences? To you, what is the most important aspect of non-verbal communication? Do you have something you personally want to work on to improve your communication abilities (and your ability to interpret others)?
If you have any ideas on this subject, email me a dwyld.kwu@gmail.com and I will post a follow-up. Look forward to the discussion.
David
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Underage drinking? Colleges may tell mom, dad - Addictions- msnbc.com
Is "in loco parentis" making a comeback? Read:
Underage drinking? Colleges may tell mom, dad - Addictions- msnbc.com
David
Can Tiger Come Back?: Lessons from Other Fallen, and Recovered, Celebrities
A definite maybe....read:
David
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ON-RAMPS AND OFF-RAMPS IN OUR CAREERS
A career should not be thought of as a straight-line, always advancing path. There are twists and turns in EVERYONE’S career path – no one (man or woman) can say otherwise today (in fact, one’s career today can look more like a “Chutes and Ladders” game).
Here is a great 4-minute video to watch regarding the changing nature of careers. The speaker is Sylvia Ann Hewlett, President of the Center for Work-Life Policy:
Her story may be very much like your own story, if you have had interruptions in your career (her concept of on-ramps and off-ramps). Has this happened to you or someone you know? How do you best deal with time away from your career, and how to make that work to your advantage? How should companies respond to the changing nature of careers?
If you have any ideas on this subject, email me a dwyld.kwu@gmail.com and I will post a follow-up. Look forward to the discussion.
David
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Here is a great 4-minute video to watch regarding the changing nature of careers. The speaker is Sylvia Ann Hewlett, President of the Center for Work-Life Policy:
Her story may be very much like your own story, if you have had interruptions in your career (her concept of on-ramps and off-ramps). Has this happened to you or someone you know? How do you best deal with time away from your career, and how to make that work to your advantage? How should companies respond to the changing nature of careers?
If you have any ideas on this subject, email me a dwyld.kwu@gmail.com and I will post a follow-up. Look forward to the discussion.
David
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How to Tell if You Are Saving Enough for Retirement - Yahoo! Finance
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/How-to-Tell-if-You-Are-Saving-usnews-866328234.html?x=0&.v=1
We all need to read - and do - this!
David
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