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Phrases to Avoid in Your Presentation
Today, Better Presenting’s Rick Altman shares the things you should never say during your presentation. Read my key takeaways below. Embed from Getty Images Don’t ask, “How are you all doing?” Are you really going to wait for 30 or even 300 peoples’ answers? This just comes across as insincere Avoid the phrase,…
How Six Sigma Isn’t For Everyone
Don Pepper’s LinkedIn blog warns us of the pitfalls of applying Six Sigma to your organization; it isn’t a system that works for everyone as the company 3M demonstrate. Check out my key insights from the article below. Embed from Getty Images Applying the discipline of Six Sigma effectively strangled 3M’s research and development…
Don’t Be Old-School With Your Presentation
Public speaking expert Janice Tomich urges us to quit using the same tired presentation techniques in her article for Inc.com. See my summary of her no holds barred piece about exciting your audience rather than boring them. Embed from Getty Images Modern audiences are savvy and tired of the same old tried-and-tested presentation…
Use a Simple Method to Assess Your Data Quality
Dr Thomas C. Redman advises in the Harvard Business Review to assess whether you have a data quality problem or not. See my summary of his article below. Embed from Getty Images The “Friday Afternoon Measurement” helps you measure your current data quality level and its impact, as well as allow you to clearly…
Conquer Your Fear of Public Speaking
As an introvert, the idea of speaking to large groups of people can be your idea of hell; overcome this fear with techniques from Diana Beyer’s article on Ragan’s PR Daily, written to help you become a better public speaker. Check out my key insights below. Embed from Getty Images Know your content inside…