Category: Meetings
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How to get OUT of boring conversations
We’ve all been networking, and got stuck with The Bore. But how do we get away from them?! Because, my word, we need to know. Otherwise, we’ll either keep talking to them for ages, or blurt out “don’t let me keep you”, or “I need the toilet.” So, here’s a technique that works well… Option…
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“I’m Conscious of Time”
“Meetings are rubbish. And then they overrun” So said one of my friends recently. I’ve already shared lots of Tips about how we can stop meetings being rubbish (maybe even making some of them – get this – good!) But how can we stop them overrunning? Well, here’s a simply way to do it: With…
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How to simplify the complex
Here’s how to simplify the complex… Example 1: simplifying presentations With presentations, there are four things you must get right: Content – say things your audience will find valuable Visuals – if using slides, make sure they enhance your message, not dilute it Delivery – deliver with charisma and impact Mindset – build your confidence…
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Ensure meetings trigger actions (Part 1 of 2)
Meetings are supposed to cause things to happen after them. That’s the point of having the meeting in the first place. But most meetings are tedious Talking Shops. Lots of talk. No action. And with a duration of exactly one hour. Instead, the best, easiest way to ensure a meeting triggers actions… … is to…
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To get a “yes”, stop a “no”
Do you want to go to bed? Ask a child this, and there are only two answers: Yes No And of course, the child will say “no”. Not what we wanted. But a perfectly valid answer to a yes/no question. And the best way to stop a “no”? Don’t allow “no” as an answer! Instead,…
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Be a Storytelling Ninja PART 2
Last week, I showed how to tell success stories to colleagues, so they could copy from your successes. This week’s Tip covers a different type of story… … this time, it’s when you want to convince someone to choose you, and you want to tell a story to evidence that you’re their best option. (For…
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Be a Storytelling Ninja
We all know the importance of storytelling = a great way to engage, build credibility and bring others with you. (“Facts tell. Stories sell.”) So this and next week’s Tips give two examples of how you can create, perfect and tell your own stories – in ways that help you and the people who hear…
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“If you don’t know where you’re going…”
“If you don’t know where you’re going, you’ll probably end up somewhere else” That’s a book by David Campbell. It’s a great title. You can apply it to lots of things – car journeys, your career, your relationships… … and to communication: In your next meeting – if you don’t know what you want to…
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Decline one meeting – asap!
How many meetings have you got this week? Too many, right? Here’s a simple way to improve that: Remove one of them It’s simple: Look at all this week’s meetings Choose the one that’s least useful to you Decline it There are lots of ways you can decline it – examples: Just decline it –…
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Make communication as easy as ABC
Comedian Bob Monkhouse advised that brilliant presenters should remember ABC and XYZ Always Be Confident And Xamine Your Zipper! Good advice. Using initial letters can make things easy to remember For example, one way to remember the best structure for a communication is to use a different ABC Attract – ensure your first impression attracts/engages…