PROFESSIONAL SKILLS

Lecturing, presenting, addressing a group – these are tasks many of us must perform, in a variety of situations. But all presentations have one thing in common – they should engage the audience in an enjoyable thought process that leaves them better informed. Here are some notes on making a presentation more interesting and memorable.

Do you ever have to write about something important, but you don’t know where to start? Business or science writing, essays, memoires, projects, reports – you know there are some good ideas floating around, but how can you get them flowing into a working document? This simple system derives from decades of technical, business and creative writing projects, and I’m still amazed how effective this approach can be. There are also a few tips on creating solid prose that might help in any writing situation.

Collaborative communication involves clear, honest statements about your beliefs, needs, and emotions. When you communicate collaboratively, you share your opinions without judging others for theirs.

You advocate for yourself when necessary, and you do it with politeness and consideration because it involves respect for your own ideas and those of others.

The Science of Creative Intelligence has been called a solution to all problems. But is this possible? What would such a solution actually look like?