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| Establishing Effective Communication Skills |
| 2008-05-08 10:22:52 |
'Effective communication skills are indeed important, not only in our interpersonal relationships but also within the workplace. Fortunately, communication skills can be learned, and can also be improved upon over a period of time.Apply the five following techniques of effective communication. These basic principles will help you achieve enhanced interpersonal relationships as well as outstanding workplace success.Technique 1: ListenIt is ironic that the passive skill of listening is a core component of good communication. Listening focuses your attention on the other person, allowing you to be audience-centric your interactions. Listening also allows the other person to get his or her point across and thus may caus...
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| Contests |
| 2008-05-08 08:16:28 |
This is the contest page of the "Better Interpersonal Communication" Blog where i list down blogging contests which i stumbled across in the blogging world.My Drift (Enter by 31st May)My friend Marc from the popular ELECTRONICA, RNB and GADGETS blog MY DRIFT is holding a contest to celebrate its PR1 ranking after only a couple months of blogging. Congratulations.Advertising on his site is at stake. Prizes include:4 of his 125 x 125 advertising slots and the 468 x 60 banner ad that runs just beneath his search box.The first prize winner gets an additional 5,000 EC Credits on top of the prize his entitled!Ways to win are1) Blogging about it (10pts)2) Subscribing to his RSS feed via email (5pts)3) Stumbling or Digging his blog posts (3pts)Interested, checko...
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| Top Posts |
| 2008-05-05 12:10:24 |
`Here are the best articles as well as the most noticable posts of the "Better Interpersonal Communication" blog.Review of Great Speeches1. Barack Obama rejecting Hillary Clinton's offer to be her vice presidentBarack Obama is my Speaking Idol2. Charlie Chaplin's speech in the 1940 movie - "The Great Dictator"(The best movie speech ever according to List Universe)Charlie Chaplin's Greatest SpeechArticles on Interpersonal Communication1. A five step strategy to help you get started on improving your interpersonal communication skills!The Path to Developing Better Interpersonal Communication SkillsArticles on Public Speaking1. Presentation Tips for Professionals presenting Technical MaterialPresentation Tips for the Technical Professional2. 6 Step Process to help Prepare for a Public SpeechG...
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| My Links |
| 2008-05-05 05:51:24 |
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| Charlie Chaplin's Greatest Speech |
| 2008-05-04 03:12:25 |
' Most people remember Charlie Chaplin for his silent comedic films, but Chaplin was much more than just a genius with his non-verbal communication. He was a master at vocal communication as well, and this can be seen from his speech in the movie "The Great Dictator".This speech was choosen as the best movie speech according to List Universe.Charlie Chaplin’s Speech in "The Great Dictator" When I saw this speech, I was awestruck…. Charlie Chaplin, famous for his comedic monologs, actually pulled off one of the most powerful speeches of all time.Whats more, he achieved it without the use of gestures with his arms. What he did employ, however, was the use of the powerful facial expression.His voice is firm and dramatic,...
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| Control your Presentation Fears |
| 2008-05-03 02:34:33 |
`As I was surfing the web, looking good presentation tips, I noticed a curious trend. The 2 most common problems that people face when it comes to delivering presentation are namely,1. Powerpoint issues2. Fear / Nervousness issuesI will likely post more about these topics in the near future, but from my point of view, the way to overcoming the fear of presentation is to PRACTICE.Getting neverous before an important presentation is totally normal. I’m nervous everytime I am due to speak, and I’ll bet great public speakers like Barack Obama feel just as nervous as you or I.Speaking expert TJ Walker makes the following enlightening points-If you feel nervous before a speech, chances are, your speech is boring!!-Most speeches in this world, business,...
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| Barack Obama is my Speaking Idol |
| 2008-05-03 02:33:53 |
Yes, I said it. Barack Obama is my Speaking Idol.Barack Obama is an excellent speaker. I think that there is no doubt about it. There is something hypnotic about the way in which he gives his public speeches and this is one of his most powerful tools in his campaign for the presidency of the United States.Do I think he is the best candidate to become president? That is something that the American public has to decide. I personally think that all 3 candidates have something to offer America. But one thing is certain, Barack Obama is able to deliver his message and connect with the audience better than Hillary Clinton or John McCain, and this helps him to rally support for his causes and ideas.(Check out the video posted...
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| The 3 Simplest Steps to a Better Vocal Presentation |
| 2008-05-03 02:33:10 |
'I have talked a lot about oral presentations thus far. Today's tip involve 3 simple steps to improving your voice in an oral presentation.These are simple, basic and fundamental steps that anybody can learn and integrate into their speaking style easily and effectively. Not only can they be used in public speeches, but can also be used in your daily conversations to make you sound more confident and more knowledgable.Have i sold you these steps yet?Here they are! (Ranked from the easiest to control to the hardest)Key 1: VolumeThe volume of one's voice is of paramount importance in a public speech or a conversation. It is important to vary your voice taking into consideration your surroundings as well as the size of your audience. Generally, speakers...
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| Presentation Tips for the Technical Professional |
| 2008-05-03 02:31:02 |
'As professionals, we are often experts in our own area of expertise. Be it the salesman trying to sell something, or the marketing executive presenting his or her plans to management. In the workplace, we often have to make technical presentations to an audience.Here are some tips that can help you the next time you are delivering a technical presentation.Tip 1: Limit the use of Overly Technical JargonThe longer we specialise in a certain area, the more we use to such phases. Hence, it is natural that we will tend to use such technical jargon in our presentations. Some people like to use lots of technical jargon as they perceive that it will ...
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| Give a Better Oral Presentation |
| 2008-05-01 03:47:34 |
' 'Hello, today's post is a compilation of my "Give a Better Oral Presentation" series.The following guide will help you to prepare your message in a focused and organised manner.Step 1: Clarify the Purpose of your PresentationStep 1Step 2: Clearly Define your AudienceStep 3: Research your TopicSteps 2 and 3Step 4. Organise your Information and Prepare your MessageStep 5. Prepare the Outline of your MessageSteps 4 and 5 Step 6. Rehearse your PresentationStep 6An oral presentation is actually communication to an audience. Achieve better interpersonal communication, today!!!...
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| The Path to Developing Better Interpersonal Communication Skills |
| 2008-04-24 00:06:03 |
I used to think look at people with excellent interpersonal skills, you know, the type that could relate well to everybody and anybody that they meet, and think to myself, “Wow, how I wish I could have been born with such great communication skills.”I was wrong!Interpersonal communication skills can be developed! Does this statement surprise you? 'Interpersonal communication is the process of developing a unique relationship with another individual by interaction and simultaneously sharing influence. It is an important aspect of a person’s character to develop, which this blog has repeatedly tried to emphasize. However, few people set aside the necessary time, and the effo...
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| Updated Scribe Website Layout |
| 2008-04-23 02:46:31 |
`Greetings to all readers. Notice any difference in the Better Interpersonal Communication blog? Yes, i have upgraded the layout to the 3 column scribe layout. Credits to this excellent page providing new bloggers with such excellent tips.tips-for-new-bloggers.blogspot.com/2007/07/three-columns-scribe-template.htmlIn addition, i have made some minor changes to the sizes and colors of various units. I have also tried to keep loading time down to a minimum for reader comfort. Please leave your comments it you like it. You can also leave comments if you have any suggestions concerning the new layout of the Better Interpersonal Communication blog. I will endevor to keep the good stuff coming in. Till next time....
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| Live Up to your Potential |
| 2008-04-21 10:00:51 |
'Good day everyone. Today's post will be a post about motivational quotes. I was listening to a speech, when the speaker quoted the famous Harvard professer William James"Compared to what we ought to be, we are only half awake. We are making use of only a small part of our physical and mental resources." --- William JamesThe human individual, YOU, possess a potential, far greater than what you exhibit on a daily basis. This potential is inside each and everyone of us.I like the idea of everyone of us having a great amount of potential. It provides the motivation knowing that you can still improve, can still get better. And the only way you can improve, is practice.What does Tiger Woods, Warren Buffett, have in common besides being ultra successful and ultra rich? They achieved success by ...
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| Becoming a Better Manager |
| 2008-04-18 00:59:57 |
'How do you become a great manager or a great leader? Are the two terms even the same?Every organisation requires the services of great managers. The individual that is able to delegate tasks with grace and ease, exhibit the positive, can-do attitude together with the ability to motivate will definately be highly valued.Manager Equals to Leader??To begin, let me first clarify some differences that distingush between a manager and a leader. A leader provides vision as well as the motivational force to drive a project while a manager is in charge of managing and distributing resources, and juggling tasks essential for the success of the project. Leaders are more proactive while managers are more reactive. Leaders promote new directions while managers enable...
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| Give Better Oral Presentations Step 6 and Conclusion |
| 2008-04-15 06:06:46 |
'Here is the final step on how to prepare for a oral presentation.Step 6. Rehearse your PresentationThe only way to become a better speaker is through hard work and lots of practice.Practice helps you to commit your main points to memory and helps to eliminate any potential hiccups, thus helping to boost your confidence when presenting.There are several different techniques that can help you prepare.One common technique is to practice in front of a mirror. This will allow you to focus on your non-verbal cues, posture and gestures as you practice. You can also use a webcam if available to record yourself for further evaluation. Finally, it will be great if you could engage a family member or friend to sit through your presentation. The experience of presenting your material in front of a li...
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| Give Better Oral Presentations Step 4 and 5 |
| 2008-04-15 06:06:29 |
`Here is step 4 and 5 of the preparation for oral presentation series. Once you have researched your topic (in step 3), you should;Step 4. Organise your Information and Prepare your MessageOnce the relevant information is obtained, you will need to organise your information and prepare your message. Several methods that you can consider to organise your message include- Chronological Order. This is good for instructional and informative messages. - Problem followed by solution. This is good for persuasive messages. - Cause and Effect. This is good for messages with the purpose of informing with a call for action.Once you have decided on the organisation of your speech, you will need to write it. When doing so, keep in mind the needs of the audience. Develop your main ideas with supporting ...
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| Give Better Oral Presentations Step 2 and 3 |
| 2008-04-15 06:06:15 |
Here are the next two steps of the preparation for oral presentation series.After determining the purpose of your presentation, you should:Step 2. Clearly Define your AudienceA message is intended to be delivered to its intended audience. Clearly defining your target audience is part of having a clear purpose to your presentation.Knowing your target audience will allow you to achieve better rapport with the audience. This is achieved by being able to prepare a speech specially tailored to their needs and experience.Some factors to consider when considering your audience include;- The level of experience and expertise that the audience has with the subject matter.- The nature of the audience, whether are they heterogeneous or homogeneous?- The level of fatigue of the audience, how tired wil...
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| Give Better Oral Presentations Step 1 |
| 2008-04-15 06:06:00 |
`As i am due to deliever two oral presentations (for my communication module as well as for my thesis paper), I have decided to share some pointers on how to deliever a better oral presentation.In order to be able to deliever more successful oral presentation, here is a guide that will hopefully help you to prepare your message in a focused and organised manner.Step 1. Clarify the Purpose of your PresentationAlthough this step may appear to be trivial, it is important to identify the primary goal of your presentation before you even begin. Many presenters start preparing their speeches without having a clear idea of the purpose of their presentation. The result? A disorganised speech which confuses the audience.Having a clear idea of the purpose of the speech will help you, the speaker, to...
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| Why Communication is Important |
| 2008-04-15 06:05:42 |
`Before we can begin to learn how to communicate better, we need to first understand why communication is important in our lives.Communication is an essential component in our lives. It is important in our everyday lives. It has been estimated that 75% of a person's day is spent communicating in some way.Communication is important in business as well. A 1998 study of 480 companies found that employers ranked communication abilities first among the desirable personal qualities of future employees. In addition, in a survey of recruiters from companies with more than 50,000 employees, communication skills were cited as the single more important decisive factor in choosing managers.It is important. In can be improved. Are you willing to improve it?...
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| Welcome |
| 2008-04-15 06:05:18 |
Welcome to my blog about interpersonal communication. Interpersonal communication is a skill we often ultilize in our daily lives. Yet, its importance is under-rated. Effective interpersonal communications can make a definitive inpact on our everyday lives. Not only will it help in our personal lives, it will also help in the business context as well.The objective of this blog is to aid in the learning process of this important principle....
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