The Communication Blog

APRIL 10, 2012

Here is a brief discussion of that stage of perception concerned with organizing what we sense. Organization by Rules. In the organization of perceptions by rules , one frequently used rule is that of proximity. Organization by Schemata. Another way you organize material is by creating schemata , mental templates that help you organize the millions of items of information you come into contact with every day (as well as those you already have in memory).

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Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter

APRIL 18, 2018

In Freshman Composition, newbie college students were trained to research and put together tightly organized narrative. And, a tightly organized narrative could prevent that. 

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Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter

JUNE 14, 2018

Do employee observations show insight into an organization's problems? Some assume that the legal sector has bifurcated. There are the BigLaw firms still increasing their gross revenues (primarily through increasing fees billed clients).

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PowerPoint Tips

AUGUST 24, 2011

Command: What other organizations (teams, suppliers, etc.) Content action plan organizeIn an article in Time magazine (August 29, 2011 issue), “The New Greatest Generation,&# a veteran explains how military officers are trained to construct an action plan for every mission.

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Presentation Guru

DECEMBER 28, 2016

At Presentation Guru, we recently began using an editorial workflow program called CoSchedule to help organize our editorial calendar. We’ve been so impressed with the program that our editorial team decided it’s only fair that we write a review of the product.…

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Great Public Speaking

OCTOBER 19, 2011

Some type of system of organizing all this material is essential to efficient preparation. Being able to find humor, stories, quotes and other speech material when you need it is very important. It is very frustrating to know you have a piece of material, but you can't find it.

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Executive Speech Coach

OCTOBER 25, 2012

Call it old school, but a simple yet effective way to capture and organize your presentation ideas is to write them on index cards. Write your ideas on separate index cards. Go ahead and simply write as many ideas and questions on index cards while preparing for your next presentation.

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TJ Walker Interactive

OCTOBER 15, 2012

Uncategorized 2012 campaign Candy Crowley debate election media bias poltics presidential spin “I’m Going To React Organically” alan.com

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PowerPoint Tips

OCTOBER 5, 2010

Olivia Mitchell recently presented in the Outstanding Presentations Workshop and recommended that everyone use a planner to organize content. What is the organization that lets you do this? You can get her e-book with the planner here.). In her presentation (and the planner), Olivia recommended answering the following questions that your audience will have about your topic: Why?

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TJ Walker Interactive

JULY 26, 2013

Uncategorized ed schultz organized labor Alert reader Commentorid write: “Other than on the Ed Schultz show, we do not hear much about union issues or manual laborers (“those who take a shower after work”), as Ed would say.

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Great Public Speaking

FEBRUARY 3, 2012

Some type of system of organizing all this material is essential to efficient preparation. Being able to find humor, stories, quotes and other speech material when you need it is very important. It is very frustrating to know you have a piece of material, but you can't find it. A file and cross-reference system will help you keep track of your material. I use both a computer and hard copy filing system. Both have advantages, so don't worry if you don't have a computer.

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Speaker Launcher

MAY 31, 2018

On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Podcast, we are joined by Laura Leist, CPO = Certified Professional Organizer (less than 10% in industry hold this designation) and MOS = Microsoft Office Specialist. On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Podcast, we are joined by Laura Leist, CPO = Certified Professional Organizer (less than 10% in industry hold this designation) and MOS = Microsoft Office Specialist. What are your “time stealers”?

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Ian Griffin - Professionally Speaking

JANUARY 29, 2013

In two weeks time I’ll be hosting an free webinar on How Executives Can Keep Their Organization Informed via an Online Platform on the INXPO Social Business TV network. I’ll be sharing tips on how executives can effectively inform and engage with their extended teams. Based on my experience with Silicon Valley technology companies, I’ll [.]. Business Communication Social Media Technology INXPO Webinar

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Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter

JULY 11, 2015

All we speechwriters have learned about the "well-organized speech" may have to be discarded. He had no use for the tightly organized address. That is, if Donald Trump's influence continues to grow. Among what he could blow up is the standard speech.

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Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter

MAY 4, 2015

All organizations in what could be locations targeted for riots have to develop a crisis communications plan. According to a recent WJS/NBC survey , 96% of adults indicated they expected riots this summer.

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Great Public Speaking

APRIL 15, 2011

Some type of system of organizing all this material is essential to efficient preparation. Another important organization and sales tool has to do with cataloging your material. Being able to find humor, stories, quotes and other speech material when you need it is very important. It is very frustrating to know you have a piece of material, but you can't find it. A file and cross-reference system will help you keep track of your material.

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The Eloquent Woman

DECEMBER 5, 2010

Turns out I have something in common with Steve Martin: We've both been put on the spot and surprised by organizers using new technology tools without bothering to clue the speaker in. Speakers get surprised by organizers every single day.

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PowerPoint Tips

JULY 8, 2009

I just had to tell you about the amazing offer that Rick Altman, organizer of the PowerPoint Live conference, is making to people who have never attended one. Rick retains the right to close down this offer at any time, so it may not last long. You may have read my write-up of previous conferences; if not, go to [link] (2008) and [link] (2007). I paid $895 for this conference in the Spring (and that was the early-bird rate), but now he's offering the conference for just $149.

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Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter

JUNE 25, 2014

This arctic blast in a summer of supposed recovery is not what organizations expected.   From business to churches most of the leadership had been moving along on the assumption that the worst was over. Then came the Q1 GDP report that the economy had contracted 2.9%.

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Public Speaking Advice and Commentary

SEPTEMBER 6, 2011

  Here’s how to organize that one:  1. Too many people structure their presentations by pulling together slides and then assembling them like a deck of cards, in what seems like an OK order.    That usually means that no one except the presenter can divine where the speech is headed.    That’s a bad idea.    At the heart of a successful presentation is a clear structure.    Which one should you use? 

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Joan Detz Speaker Services

APRIL 3, 2012

How much money does your organization waste on mediocre speeches, unnecessary speeches, edited-to-death speeches, and just plain bad speeches? Find out. Bring a speech to the “Advanced Speechwriting” seminar on Mon-Tues, June 4-5 (Philadelphia), and I’ll take you through a detailed critique process. Learn how to produce much better speeches in much less time. And … discover how your speeches stack up against the best in the business

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Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter

OCTOBER 16, 2015

During the days of the Organization Man/Woman, we employees didn't get into these kinds of pickles. Philip Richardson is the third employee of The New York Times to be reprimanded by that employer for inappropriate commenting on Twitter.

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Dave Paradi's PowerPoint Blog

APRIL 17, 2013

With information overload being the number one issue for audiences today, how can presenters better organize their information so it is easier to understand? I have come up with four clues that I look for in the words being used on the slide that indicate an opportunity to better organize the message for the audience. A much better way to organize the information is in a comparison table. Organize your information into two parts.

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Joan Detz Speaker Services

DECEMBER 13, 2011

Then think about this question: In 2011, how much money did your organization waste on mediocre speeches? How can you find a freelance speechwriter who will bring real value to your organization (no matter what your budget is)? Are you a staff speechwriter? The answer might be sobering. . Do you ever hire freelance speechwriters? If so, will you get someone good … or will you get stuck having to re-write the speech yourself? .

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TJ Walker Interactive

OCTOBER 10, 2013

Uncategorized Crisis Communications crisis communications workshop

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Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter

JULY 24, 2011

Suspect in the Norwegian bombing and shootings Anders Behring Breivik possessed a deep appreciation of organizing.    And, as we already know from the union-building activities of Saul Alinsky and the White House win of Barack Obama, shrewd organizing is often the tipping force.  The lesson here for those of us intending to accomplish worthwhile missions, both philanthropic and commercial, must pay attention to organizing. 

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Joan Detz Speaker Services

JUNE 22, 2011

If you are a government organization, keep in mind: You can reach hundreds of qualified candidates (all members of the National Association of Government Communicators) with a free listing on the NAGC web site. Twice within the past week, I’ve received requests to recommend speechwriters for staff jobs (one in California with a $150,000+ salary, and the other for a brand-new position in Louisiana).

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Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter

OCTOBER 1, 2009

The best selling arena for your skills may be each organization's website.    Increasingly, organizations such as Politico.com are listing their openings only there.    And since you're right there, it's worth the even extra effort to fine-tune your cover letter and resume to exactly fit the culture of the organization and the specific job requirements. 

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Dave Paradi's PowerPoint Blog

JANUARY 3, 2012

In his presentation, John quotes a calculation from an article I published a few years ago to illustrate how much poor PowerPoint presentations are costing organizations. I suggest you consider applying his thought to your own organization, no matter how small or large it is. If you could plan and create presentations more efficiently, and the presentations were so good that they allowed quick decisions and increased profits, your organization would reap clear benefits.

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The Eloquent Woman

JUNE 27, 2009

Shireen Mitchell, whose Twitter handle is digitalsista , here offers useful tips for conference organizers about how to ensure their panels include women speakers --she's speaking in response to a Wired magazine conference which caused a stir by fielding a tech panel without women speakers. Make sure you let conference organizers know you want to see diversity--particularly women speakers--in every session.

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Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter

JULY 20, 2009

is that their mindset and behavior is plodding Organization Man.  In this Great Digital Leap Forward, can the Organization Man be shipped off to ReEducation camp?  NEWSWEEK's re-design didn't significantly boost sales.    Not that we digitals expected it would.    Yeah, that was like making deck chairs on the Titanic more edgy. The trouble with NEWSWEEK et al.

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Dave Paradi's PowerPoint Blog

JULY 6, 2010

Just a quick note to let you know that a new Slide Makeover Video Podcast based on the ideas in "The Visual Slide Revolution" is available for your viewing through the iTunes Store, online or through my YouTube channel.

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Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter

APRIL 24, 2013

Now in 2013, the assignments, at least the very well paying ones from smart people, are for well-organized, buttoned-down content.  Remember around 2004, Robert Scoble was blogging at Microsoft. 

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TJ Walker Interactive

JANUARY 6, 2014

Uncategorized Media Training

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Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter

FEBRUARY 17, 2013

About a month ago I conducted a marketing campaign for my ghostwriting services to diverse kinds of technology organizations.  Our e-business card is LinkedIn. 

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TJ Walker Interactive

SEPTEMBER 17, 2013

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TJ Walker Interactive

SEPTEMBER 17, 2013

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TJ Walker Interactive

SEPTEMBER 17, 2013

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Speaking Of...

MAY 5, 2007

A speech without well-crafted organization is like a ship traveling without a course. Without taking the time to organize your thoughts and hone in on a message you want to deliver, speaking becomes a disorganized jumble of off-the cuff- remarks , and the audience is short changed. You'll unconsciously know when a speaker has organized a speech. If the organization works well, parts of the speech may even linger in the memory long after you've heard it.

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Joan Detz Speaker Services

JUNE 1, 2017

Many organizations go to a great deal of work/expense to hire a professional speaker for their conference – but then let the ball drop by overlooking the final travel logistics. International speakers Professional organizations

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