October 24, 2021
The 7 Cs of Communication explained - Complete, Concise, Considerate, Clear, Concrete, Courteous and Correct.
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We offer advice, research and insights to improve your professional development skills, including communication, interview, leadership, interpersonal, and presentations skills.
October 4, 2021
October 4, 2021
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Good communication demands not just words, but a diverse range of skills to make those words effective. Here are the 10 essential principles for effective communication.
September 27, 2021
September 27, 2021
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This article outlines eight essential Soft Skills for Engineers, that can increase your employability, professional respect, and value, as well as boosting your job satisfaction.
August 2, 2021
August 2, 2021
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No matter where you are currently employed - or if you are embarked on a study programme - your prospects hinge largely on the effort, time and energy that you invest in yourself. This is why creating a professional development plan is so important.
July 6, 2021
July 6, 2021
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To be successful in sales, you must possess drive and enthusiasm, but you also need to have excellent communication skills. This guide reveals the 5 key communication skills you need to succeed in sales, and how to acquire them.
June 21, 2021
June 21, 2021
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Learn how to deliver a technical presentation that breaks down complex ideas in a simple manner that impresses and informs your audience.
June 7, 2021
June 7, 2021
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If time is short or you just don't fancy spending hours going over a speech, the best thing is to find ways to memorize it quickly. The tips in this article will come in handy for this and help you learn any speech up to 10x faster.
May 17, 2021
May 17, 2021
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Harnessing the Rule of Three in various aspects of a speech can help engage your audience and give them something to remember. Consider using the Rule of Three in speech structure, emphasis, humour, and for persuasion in your next speech.
May 11, 2021
May 11, 2021
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As a non-native English speaker, you may sometimes be expected to deliver a presentation in English. With these handy hints and tips, you will feel a lot more confident about giving that presentation in English, no matter what the topic.
May 4, 2021
May 4, 2021
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If you are looking to nurture your public speaking skills, read on. We have collected ten top tips you can use to improve your skills to give great presentations and project the knowledge only you can share!
April 2, 2021
April 2, 2021
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View our list of top 5 inspirational speeches, from J.K. Rowling to Bill Gates, these speeches will help inspire you as the speakers talk about life achievements and struggles they went through to get where they are.
March 17, 2021
March 17, 2021
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A persuasive speech is a speech that is given with the intention of convincing the audience to believe or do something. Read our suggestions for a persuasive speech outline and ideas.
March 9, 2021
March 9, 2021
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When teaching adults, it's important to take into account characteristics and learning styles of adults, especially how previous experiences influence their thinking.
March 5, 2021
March 5, 2021
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Learn from these 3 speeches that changed the world in very different ways. We describe the background to the speech and what we can learn from them. We've included the speeches - 'I Have A Dream', 'We shall fight on the beaches' and the John F. Kennedy Inaugural Address.
March 5, 2021
March 5, 2021
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Research shows that experiential learning is effective - with the rapid development of virtual reality (VR), people can learn through experience inside a virtual world from any location.
March 5, 2021
March 5, 2021
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Delivering a great sales pitch can be the difference between securing a contract and failing to do so – learn how to ensure you get the sale by selling a needed solution to your potential client.
March 4, 2021
March 4, 2021
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With stories, leaders can inspire employees to excel, align themselves with investors and engage better with customers. Creating an authentic and compelling narrative is vital to a leader’s success.
March 4, 2021
March 4, 2021
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Read about the different principles of good communication for a leader, from actively listening, to storytelling, to asking the right questions. We’ll also cover effective ways to practice your communication skills.
March 4, 2021
March 4, 2021
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We live in an extrovert-driven society, where sometimes it can feel like the only way to be successful is if you’re confident, loud, and thrive off being around others. Here are some tips that can help you increase your confidence and have your voice heard.
March 4, 2021
March 4, 2021
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Many people struggle to say no when they are given additional tasks because we like to please and be seen as capable. This article explains 6 simple methods you can use to say no to people.
March 2, 2021
March 2, 2021
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Planned use of language has a major impact on how your speech is received by the audience. Saying the right words at the right time, and in the right way, can achieve a specific impact.
March 2, 2021
March 2, 2021
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Understand how to perform audience analysis for your speech and the different types of audience you might encounter. The type of audience affects the choice of language, humour, opening sentences, length and many more.
March 2, 2021
March 2, 2021
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An impromptu speech can be one of the most terrifying speeches you’ll ever do; standing up in front of a crowd and having to speak for a few minutes without preparation is daunting even for the most seasons speakers. Here are some valuable tips on how to give an impromptu speech.
February 19, 2021
February 19, 2021
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You need to catch the audience attention early, very early. Deliver a memorable beginning, a clear middle and structured ending. Here are our tips on how to write a speech.