by Alan | Aug 1, 2006 | Communication skills, Content, Delivery, Don't!
Watched a chief address the troops. After a rather one-sided soliloquy and a tame/easy Q&A (planted?), Head Honcho ended with the statement, “I hope I hit some of the high points that you wanted to hear…” There are lots of things to hope for:...
by Alan | Jul 31, 2006 | Communication skills
Just back from my High School reunion — first time I’d seen most of those folks since we walked those many years ago. It was with mixed feelings that I attended, but I’m glad I did.One thing I found interesting with communication implications is...
by Alan | Jul 26, 2006 | Communication skills, Delivery
I’ve seen this several times, most recently today. A speaker in a public forum is taking questions. A hand is raised. The speaker keeps on speaking, or handles other questions, but one particular hand does not get acknowledged. The person asking tries once,...
by Alan | Jul 23, 2006 | Communication skills, Content, Delivery
Watched an introduction today where the speaker being introduced was not only an accomplished author but had his own radio show. And the introducer got up and made mention of these points, but bungled them by not being prepared. First, he apparently made up the...
by Alan | Jul 23, 2006 | Communication skills, Delivery
Keeping an audiences’ attention is a constant balance of showmanship, compelling content, efficient delivery, and a great audience. It is harder if a presentation is less interactive, since the audience does little except sit and listen.Saw a speaker today who...
