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Earlier this morning Martin Shovel tweeted about new research hailed as a breakthrough by the Guardian News. Then tonight the research was again reported in excited tones by BPS Research Digest and they actually used reducing the fear of public speaking as an example of the practical application of the research. The research. In the research, people received an electric shock every time a blue square appeared on a computer screen. MORE
Nancy Duarte spent “two years working nights and weekends&# writing Resonate , and Forbes’ Bruce Upbin managed to boil it down to forty-six words. Actually, I’m not even mad. That’s amazing. The conclusions are: Don’t be too cerebral. Tell stories. Figure out what the audience cares about. Create common ground with them. Move back and forth between opposing ideas to create energy. Deliver facts but put them in context and make them shocking if possible. MORE
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Public Speaking audience research CPAE Herb True learning Lou Hampton National Speakers Association public speakingEarly in my speaking career, I had the privilege of appearing on the same program as Herb True, a member of the National Speakers Association's Hall of Fame. Since most of you reading this post may never have heard of. MORE
There's a new book just out that focuses on improving the kind of presentations that scholars, researchers, and other technical specialists need to give. The book is Better Presentations: A Guide for Scholars, Researchers, and Wonks by data-visualization pro Jonathan Schwabish. MORE
There's a new book just out that focuses on improving the kind of presentations that scholars, researchers, and other technical specialists need to give. The book is Better Presentations: A Guide for Scholars, Researchers, and Wonks by data-visualization pro Jonathan Schwabish. MORE
As a provider of storytelling and communication training, Duarte conducted research to learn from others in the learning and development (L&D) [.] The post New Research Report: Transformative Soft Skills and Training to Build the Teams of Tomorrow appeared first on Duarte. MORE
At the start of 2017 I made several predictions about UX design and research. We have seen several Researchers and Designers demonstrate value within their organizations and have climbed career ladders into leadership positions. We are clearly seeing a dramatic increase in overall research studies on our platform as well as increase in researcher studies per organization. Various research methods. Design patterns research. User Experience Research MORE
9.12.2009 Research? While we teach our students the principles of research and the importance of consulting reliable sources, we read ( New York Times , 9/11/09, B5)that several of the most important medical journals published articles actually written by drug company researchers but used the names of respected academics as authors. Categories: ghostwriting , medical journals , research 1 comments: Anonymoussaid. MORE
Some people ask; “How do you make a research Presentation interesting or funny?&# Tags: Presentations funny PowerPoint Presentation Technology Research Presentation Slides Visual Aids Work Presentation How Do You Make a Presentation Interesting? Inevitably you will, at some point, want to give a funny work presentation or maybe you have to give a funny medical presentation, or what have you. If I was in your shoes, I wouldn’t start off with Powerpoint or Impress. MORE
Here's a helpful post on Jennifer Kammeyer's blog Comm Comm , compiling research on what makes PowerPoint effective. There are a lot of theories about what makes PowerPoint effective and some random formulas and rules like 10/20/30, but there's also solid research. Check out her blog and also her website for more on PowerPoint research. MORE
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Research carried out by Stephen Mahar, Ulku Yaylacicegi and Thomas Janicki found that students who were shown an animated PowerPoint slideshow learnt less than those that saw a non-animated slideshow. When I first read of the research on Science Daily Could PowerPoint presentations be stifling learning? I thought the researchers might have indulged in unnecessary and distracting animation. This research has caused me to rethink my assumptions about simple animation. MORE
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Another measure of research efficiency and one that would be easier to use in the classroom would be the time it takes to find the answer. The learning objective here is for students to acquire efficient research strategies to find reliable information in an interesting and active way, in a way that will engage them rather than put them to sleep—as most discussions of research do. Those with greater research competencies will be teaching those with less competence. MORE
One of my favorite times for a “walk & talk” is when I’m presenting research findings. Presentation public speaking video data breif data brief presentation presentations research summary walk and talk meetingsDo you do “walk & talk” meetings at your organization? If it all possible — due to the weather and other constraints — I want to get my clients out of the office and into nature. My reasoning? MORE
How to Improve Time Management Skills: 6 Research-Backed Time Management Tips. Research confirms that dullness and cognitive boredom negatively affects our focus, but a work-break-work pattern can solve this. MORE
Increasingly, it happens. The "it" is investing thought and time into preparing a cover letter for a help-wanted, both for full-time jobs and for contract assignments. The return email, text, or phone call offers peanuts. MORE
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I received an e-mail today from Scott Berkun , who's researching a public speaking book and is stumped on one piece of speaking lore: "I'm a fan of your blog and an author finishing up a book on public speaking called Confessions of a Public Speaker (O'Reilly Media, 2009). I'm stuck on a research matter and hoped you and your blog readers could help. And I'd like to acknowledge Scott for his thorough research. MORE
When I started mystery shopping my clients a few years ago, I didn’t realize how much I’d learn about how to – and not to – sell. But this month’s results blew my mind. My associate sent 20+ requests for information. It took more than a day, on average, for a response. That was bad. But this is worse. Only one – just one! – company followed up three times. And they were one of two that followed up twice. Guess who would win the business? Showing up IS half the battle. MORE
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Whether you’ve been tapped to speak at your organization’s annual sales convention or are presenting to a group of prospective clients, every good presentation starts at the same place – research. Research is what will help you to not only choose the right topic to present, but back […]. The post How to Research for Your Presentation Like a Boss! Giving a presentation is no easy feat. MORE
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Often, when scientists think of giving a presentation on their research, flow is the furthest thing from their thoughts. The accuracy of the data, quality of the experiments, and intricate details that make up experiments are typically considered to be much more important.… … Build Real Impact Create Powerful Messaging Explaining Complex Subjects featured Making it Memorable Presentation Design Presentation Writing Scientific presentations MORE
Skip to content Follow: RSS Twitter Home About Contact Us Current Programs Inner Circle Newsletter Products 20 Presentation Skills That Kill: Audio CDSeminar Social Media and Public Relations: Audio Task Oriented Teams: Audio CDSeminar What We Do Podcast: Speech Research by Tim 'Gonzo' Gordon on October 12, 2010 How do you research a presentation or speech? MORE
By doing proper market research. What is Market Research? The Benefits Of Doing Market Research. The Common Types of Market Research Techniques. Quantitative Research Methods. UX Research. Qualitative Research Methods. Secondary Research. MORE
Yet, research has documented that AA is only 5% successful. Research has come a long way since then. Last night the rerun of "Criminal Minds" featured unit leader Strauss' sobriety in AA. The tragedy was that the bad guy forced her to drink. A recent new episode of "Grey's Anatomy" had a doctor discussing his ability to stay away from the booze through AA and a friend's relapse. MORE
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THE ECONOMIST shares my horror at the "misconduct" of Harvard researcher Marc Hauser. A psychologist who researches morality, Hauser has admitted to monkey business with what he has published as research findings. Of course the fact that this has taken place at an elite research university reinforces the overall shattering of trust in scientific research. MORE
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In the communications and presentations industry there are generally just two research studies that are quoted when talking about the importance of nonverbal communication. Based on the fact that these are just about the only studies on nonverbal communication ever quoted by communications consultants, you would think that these were the only pieces of research ever done on nonverbal communication. In this post, I look at the other research on nonverbal communication. MORE
But underneath the glam is the tedious task of research. And research is what non-lawyers like yourself can do. To get you, the non-lawyer, started on how to research like a lawyer is the handbook "Legal Research: How to Find & Understand the Law." Chapter 8 - Validating Your Research. Chapter 9 - Organizing and Putting Your Legal Research to Use. MORE
The speechwriter or ghostwriter has to research what evokes positive emotion in that particular audience or target markets. The hard cold world of business had effectively humanized itself by leveraging symbolism related to the ordinary lives of people. In America, a universal symbol was the dream of home ownership. Added on were the right to a college education for one's children, safe communities and a happy retirement. That was then. MORE
Some people ask; “How do you make a research Presentation interesting or funny?&# Tags: Presentations funny PowerPoint Presentation Technology Research Presentation Slides Visual Aids Work Presentation Inevitably you will, at some point, want to give a funny work presentation or maybe you have to give a funny medical presentation, or what have you. If I was in your shoes, I wouldn’t start off with Powerpoint or Impress. I would start off with a pen and paper. Remember those? MORE
However, I disagree with his interpretation of Mehrabian’s research and in a moment I’ll show you why. The research measured the observers’ judgement of the speaker’s feelings about the listener- not the listener’s feelings about the speaker. Note: For more information on Mehrabian’s 1967 research see Mehrabian’s studies in nonverbal communication. The words “trust&# and “believable&# are found nowhere in the original research. MORE
Jon Schwabish is a Government Economist turned presentation guru. He works for the Urban Institute – a non-profit organization, where he specialises in data visualisation. He’s a straight-talking, smart, presentation expert with a book to sell. I like the book very much which makes it easy to review it for its many virtues, and for balance, if need be, to criticize a few of the gaps.… MORE
Is this the world’s worst ever research presentation? The renowned researcher, Dr Fisher-Katz, addresses an audience of undergraduates on her specialist subject, Nano Electronics. We are indebted to Marc Jadoul for discovering this little gem. Trust me, it’s a lot more fun than you think it could be!… … Case Studies Performance Elsewhere on the Web Presentation Mistakes MORE
The Pew Research Center, the gold standard in polling, has gotten the message: Don't call us for your research. As Pew itself reports, it is switching to taking surveys via email. In 1997, 36% of those contacted by phone agreed to participate in the survey. In 2017, that declined to 7%. And in 2018, it went down another percentage point to 6. If only other organizations would get that message and stop telemarketing to us. MORE
Make sure you do your research when you are preparring. Can you put together a good speech without a great deal of research? Would we have done okay without as much research? Do the research and be great. Over the past couple of weeks Dahle Communication has been working on a pretty big project for a clients. Without getting too deep into the details, we're working on helping them create a core message for their clients. MORE
Research Related Topics The Communication Blog
SEPTEMBER 12, 2009
9.12.2009 Research? While we teach our students the principles of research and the importance of consulting reliable sources, we read ( New York Times , 9/11/09, B5)that several of the most important medical journals published articles actually written by drug company researchers but used the names of respected academics as authors. Categories: ghostwriting , medical journals , research 1 comments: Anonymoussaid.
Duarte Blog
JANUARY 20, 2021
As a provider of storytelling and communication training, Duarte conducted research to learn from others in the learning and development (L&D) [.] The post New Research Report: Transformative Soft Skills and Training to Build the Teams of Tomorrow appeared first on Duarte.
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SlideModel
OCTOBER 8, 2020
By doing proper market research. What is Market Research? The Benefits Of Doing Market Research. The Common Types of Market Research Techniques. Quantitative Research Methods. UX Research. Qualitative Research Methods. Secondary Research.
Presentation Guru
OCTOBER 19, 2017
Is this the world’s worst ever research presentation? The renowned researcher, Dr Fisher-Katz, addresses an audience of undergraduates on her specialist subject, Nano Electronics. We are indebted to Marc Jadoul for discovering this little gem. Trust me, it’s a lot more fun than you think it could be!… … Case Studies Performance Elsewhere on the Web Presentation Mistakes
SketchBubble
MARCH 24, 2020
Whether you’ve been tapped to speak at your organization’s annual sales convention or are presenting to a group of prospective clients, every good presentation starts at the same place – research. Research is what will help you to not only choose the right topic to present, but back […]. The post How to Research for Your Presentation Like a Boss! Giving a presentation is no easy feat.
More than PowerPoint...
NOVEMBER 18, 2019
One of my favorite times for a “walk & talk” is when I’m presenting research findings. Presentation public speaking video data breif data brief presentation presentations research summary walk and talk meetingsDo you do “walk & talk” meetings at your organization? If it all possible — due to the weather and other constraints — I want to get my clients out of the office and into nature. My reasoning?
Presentation Guru
APRIL 3, 2019
Often, when scientists think of giving a presentation on their research, flow is the furthest thing from their thoughts. The accuracy of the data, quality of the experiments, and intricate details that make up experiments are typically considered to be much more important.… … Build Real Impact Create Powerful Messaging Explaining Complex Subjects featured Making it Memorable Presentation Design Presentation Writing Scientific presentations
Presentation Zen
NOVEMBER 21, 2016
There's a new book just out that focuses on improving the kind of presentations that scholars, researchers, and other technical specialists need to give. The book is Better Presentations: A Guide for Scholars, Researchers, and Wonks by data-visualization pro Jonathan Schwabish.
Speaking about Presenting
JUNE 16, 2009
Research carried out by Stephen Mahar, Ulku Yaylacicegi and Thomas Janicki found that students who were shown an animated PowerPoint slideshow learnt less than those that saw a non-animated slideshow. When I first read of the research on Science Daily Could PowerPoint presentations be stifling learning? I thought the researchers might have indulged in unnecessary and distracting animation. This research has caused me to rethink my assumptions about simple animation.
Userzoom
DECEMBER 20, 2017
At the start of 2017 I made several predictions about UX design and research. We have seen several Researchers and Designers demonstrate value within their organizations and have climbed career ladders into leadership positions. We are clearly seeing a dramatic increase in overall research studies on our platform as well as increase in researcher studies per organization. Various research methods. Design patterns research. User Experience Research
Communication Steroids
OCTOBER 12, 2010
Skip to content Follow: RSS Twitter Home About Contact Us Current Programs Inner Circle Newsletter Products 20 Presentation Skills That Kill: Audio CDSeminar Social Media and Public Relations: Audio Task Oriented Teams: Audio CDSeminar What We Do Podcast: Speech Research by Tim 'Gonzo' Gordon on October 12, 2010 How do you research a presentation or speech?
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
MAY 8, 2018
Here are details and how to apply. careers
Speaking about Presenting
JUNE 6, 2009
However, I disagree with his interpretation of Mehrabian’s research and in a moment I’ll show you why. The research measured the observers’ judgement of the speaker’s feelings about the listener- not the listener’s feelings about the speaker. Note: For more information on Mehrabian’s 1967 research see Mehrabian’s studies in nonverbal communication. The words “trust&# and “believable&# are found nowhere in the original research.
Speaking about Presenting
AUGUST 18, 2009
In the communications and presentations industry there are generally just two research studies that are quoted when talking about the importance of nonverbal communication. Based on the fact that these are just about the only studies on nonverbal communication ever quoted by communications consultants, you would think that these were the only pieces of research ever done on nonverbal communication. In this post, I look at the other research on nonverbal communication.
SpeakerSue Says...
MARCH 19, 2021
When I started mystery shopping my clients a few years ago, I didn’t realize how much I’d learn about how to – and not to – sell. But this month’s results blew my mind. My associate sent 20+ requests for information. It took more than a day, on average, for a response. That was bad. But this is worse. Only one – just one! – company followed up three times. And they were one of two that followed up twice. Guess who would win the business? Showing up IS half the battle.
SlideModel
APRIL 8, 2021
How to Improve Time Management Skills: 6 Research-Backed Time Management Tips. Research confirms that dullness and cognitive boredom negatively affects our focus, but a work-break-work pattern can solve this.
Pro Humorist
JUNE 25, 2009
Some people ask; “How do you make a research Presentation interesting or funny?&# Tags: Presentations funny PowerPoint Presentation Technology Research Presentation Slides Visual Aids Work Presentation How Do You Make a Presentation Interesting? Inevitably you will, at some point, want to give a funny work presentation or maybe you have to give a funny medical presentation, or what have you. If I was in your shoes, I wouldn’t start off with Powerpoint or Impress.
Pro Humorist
JUNE 25, 2009
Some people ask; “How do you make a research Presentation interesting or funny?&# Tags: Presentations funny PowerPoint Presentation Technology Research Presentation Slides Visual Aids Work Presentation Inevitably you will, at some point, want to give a funny work presentation or maybe you have to give a funny medical presentation, or what have you. If I was in your shoes, I wouldn’t start off with Powerpoint or Impress. I would start off with a pen and paper. Remember those?
TJ Walker Interactive
OCTOBER 10, 2013
Uncategorized public speaking research speech research
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
APRIL 22, 2019
Yet, research has documented that AA is only 5% successful. Research has come a long way since then. Last night the rerun of "Criminal Minds" featured unit leader Strauss' sobriety in AA. The tragedy was that the bad guy forced her to drink. A recent new episode of "Grey's Anatomy" had a doctor discussing his ability to stay away from the booze through AA and a friend's relapse.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
FEBRUARY 27, 2019
The Pew Research Center, the gold standard in polling, has gotten the message: Don't call us for your research. As Pew itself reports, it is switching to taking surveys via email. In 1997, 36% of those contacted by phone agreed to participate in the survey. In 2017, that declined to 7%. And in 2018, it went down another percentage point to 6. If only other organizations would get that message and stop telemarketing to us.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
MARCH 11, 2018
Here are details and how to apply. careers
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
MAY 22, 2019
But underneath the glam is the tedious task of research. And research is what non-lawyers like yourself can do. To get you, the non-lawyer, started on how to research like a lawyer is the handbook "Legal Research: How to Find & Understand the Law." Chapter 8 - Validating Your Research. Chapter 9 - Organizing and Putting Your Legal Research to Use.
Speaking about Presenting
DECEMBER 10, 2009
Earlier this morning Martin Shovel tweeted about new research hailed as a breakthrough by the Guardian News. Then tonight the research was again reported in excited tones by BPS Research Digest and they actually used reducing the fear of public speaking as an example of the practical application of the research. The research. In the research, people received an electric shock every time a blue square appeared on a computer screen.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
JANUARY 31, 2018
Here are details and how to apply. careers
Presentation Zen
NOVEMBER 21, 2016
There's a new book just out that focuses on improving the kind of presentations that scholars, researchers, and other technical specialists need to give. The book is Better Presentations: A Guide for Scholars, Researchers, and Wonks by data-visualization pro Jonathan Schwabish.
Presentation Guru
NOVEMBER 29, 2016
Jon Schwabish is a Government Economist turned presentation guru. He works for the Urban Institute – a non-profit organization, where he specialises in data visualisation. He’s a straight-talking, smart, presentation expert with a book to sell. I like the book very much which makes it easy to review it for its many virtues, and for balance, if need be, to criticize a few of the gaps.…
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
MARCH 6, 2020
Increasingly, it happens. The "it" is investing thought and time into preparing a cover letter for a help-wanted, both for full-time jobs and for contract assignments. The return email, text, or phone call offers peanuts.
Speak Schmeak
APRIL 22, 2009
Here's a helpful post on Jennifer Kammeyer's blog Comm Comm , compiling research on what makes PowerPoint effective. There are a lot of theories about what makes PowerPoint effective and some random formulas and rules like 10/20/30, but there's also solid research. Check out her blog and also her website for more on PowerPoint research.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
AUGUST 27, 2010
THE ECONOMIST shares my horror at the "misconduct" of Harvard researcher Marc Hauser. A psychologist who researches morality, Hauser has admitted to monkey business with what he has published as research findings. Of course the fact that this has taken place at an elite research university reinforces the overall shattering of trust in scientific research.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
MAY 14, 2019
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Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
APRIL 3, 2019
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Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
FEBRUARY 5, 2019
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Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
JANUARY 8, 2019
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Speak Schmeak
AUGUST 18, 2009
I received an e-mail today from Scott Berkun , who's researching a public speaking book and is stumped on one piece of speaking lore: "I'm a fan of your blog and an author finishing up a book on public speaking called Confessions of a Public Speaker (O'Reilly Media, 2009). I'm stuck on a research matter and hoped you and your blog readers could help. And I'd like to acknowledge Scott for his thorough research.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
MARCH 22, 2014
The speechwriter or ghostwriter has to research what evokes positive emotion in that particular audience or target markets. The hard cold world of business had effectively humanized itself by leveraging symbolism related to the ordinary lives of people. In America, a universal symbol was the dream of home ownership. Added on were the right to a college education for one's children, safe communities and a happy retirement. That was then.
Speak to Lead
AUGUST 17, 2011
Public Speaking audience research CPAE Herb True learning Lou Hampton National Speakers Association public speakingEarly in my speaking career, I had the privilege of appearing on the same program as Herb True, a member of the National Speakers Association's Hall of Fame. Since most of you reading this post may never have heard of.
Duarte Blog
OCTOBER 19, 2010
Nancy Duarte spent “two years working nights and weekends&# writing Resonate , and Forbes’ Bruce Upbin managed to boil it down to forty-six words. Actually, I’m not even mad. That’s amazing. The conclusions are: Don’t be too cerebral. Tell stories. Figure out what the audience cares about. Create common ground with them. Move back and forth between opposing ideas to create energy. Deliver facts but put them in context and make them shocking if possible.
Dahle Communication
JULY 9, 2009
Make sure you do your research when you are preparring. Can you put together a good speech without a great deal of research? Would we have done okay without as much research? Do the research and be great. Over the past couple of weeks Dahle Communication has been working on a pretty big project for a clients. Without getting too deep into the details, we're working on helping them create a core message for their clients.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
JUNE 11, 2018
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Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
JUNE 1, 2018
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Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
MAY 30, 2018
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Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
MARCH 15, 2018
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