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Various Resource for Career Development / Enhancing Communication skill

« on: April 06, 2010, 02:54:49 PM »

Communications skill is an important skill that you need to master if you want to advance the corporate ladder. It is almost important in maintaining your personal relationship with your family, friends etc

Here are 7 ways to improve your communication skills
1) Learn to listen. An important aspect of good communication is to be able to listen well. Do not attempt to make a conclusion unless after you have listened and understood what is being said.
2) Jump to conclusion. Do not jump to conclusion too soon based on what you have listened. Always try to listen to the other side of the coin so you can make the best judgment.
3) Take your time to respond. After you have listened and understood what is being said, take your time to think and draft in your head what you are going to say. Do not rush to respond.
4) Do not always think you are right. No one knows it all. Sometimes you may be wrong and it is perfectly ok. The important point is to accept it and listened to where you went wrong.
5) Train your mind to focus. Do not let your mind wander or daydream when you are talking or listening to someone. It can be disrespectful to the other party.
6) It is better to ask someone to repeat what they have just said than trying to guess what he/she is saying. If you do not catch what the other person is saying, it's fine to ask them to repeat.
7) It is important to observe yourself when communicating to others. Observe your own body language. Do this in front of the mirror to practice.
Developing good communication skills is a life-long learning experience and will take time to develop. You may find you need communication coaches to help you if there is a need.

Sabnam Jahan
Sr. Lecturer
BBA Department

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Various Resource for Career Development / Quick Presentation Skill Tips

« on: April 04, 2010, 03:16:32 PM »

Quick Presentation Skill Tips for Outstanding
1.     Start with an End in Mind
Ask yourself, “Why am I speaking?”  â€œWhat do I want the audience to do after listening to my speech?”  This will help you focus on the message you want to share with your audience.  It will help you focus on who is your audience, the key points, and what you want your audience to do after listening to you.
2.     Keep It Simple
Keep your presentation simple by learning to “speak to express instead of speaking to impress.”  Also keep it simple with the structure of your speech.  An opening, body with tree major points, and a closing will help you connect with your audience.
Just be sincere, concise, and simple in your presentation and you will always connect with your audience.
3.     Practice
Master your presentation by practicing.  Here’s the secret to practicing…first read your speech to yourself 2-3 times.  This allows you to work out the majority of the rough spots in your presentation before you start rehearsing.
Then rehearse in front of a mirror or even better a video camera or tape player.  Also try to rehearse in front of someone whose opinion you value.
Then practice as close as possible to your speaking environment as possible.  For example, if you will be speaking behind a lectern, practice with your notes on an ironing board.
4.     Visualize Success
Before going to sleep the night before a presentation you have to take time to visualize the success of the presentation.  The key to making visualization work for you is involving as many senses (sound, touch, sight, smell, etc.) as possible in your visualization.  Visualize yourself giving a successful presentation where you see yourself as a confident presenter, hear yourself handling questions, etc.  Visualize successful presentations so that it becomes real.
5.     Nail Your Presentation Opening
It’s the first words your audience hears.  Know your opening like the back of your hand.  Know exactly what you are going to say.  Once you get started and gain some momentum you will start to gain confidence for the rest of your speech.
 
It helps to pause for 3-5 seconds before you are about to start your presentation so that can focus on what you are about to say.
  
6.     Nail Your Presentation Ending
It’s the last words your audience hears and reminder about you.  You can have a great opening and body and have a bad ending and your audience your always remember how you ended.
 
Ask your audience to take action, think about an idea, etc. so that they understand why they are there.
 
7.     Backup if You Forget
If you forget what you are about to say or lose your place in the presentation do the following:
 
         Stop speaking.  Take two steps backward.  Then take a deep breath.  Collect your thoughts.  Smile.  Take two steps forward and proceed with your presentation.
    Go back and repeat the last sentence.  That will help trigger what comes next in your presentation
 
  If you forget a piece of information, collect yourself, and then go forward.  Never say, “I’m sorry.”  Unless the audience has a copy of every single word of your speech they will never know you forgot something.
 
  
8. Get Excited About Your Presentation
Get excited so that the audience is excited about hearing your presentation.
 
Some of the ways you can become excited is:
 
         Remember what you say is important and can make a difference for your audience.
         Every opportunity to present is a chance for you to succeed.
         Every time you speak you become better than the last time.
         Presenting will expose me to countless opportunities I wouldn’t have by not presenting.

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Faculty Forum / Increasing Employee Commitment

« on: March 29, 2010, 10:24:15 AM »

Employee commitment is a sign of employee loyalty. The factor of commitment is very much subject to levels of employee motivation. If the staffs are motivated enough, feel satisfied and display enhanced productivity. There is every reason to believe that they are relatively more committed to the goals and objectives of the organization. Committed employees are precious assets for any organizations. They are always likely to stay longer with their organizations and for them; money is not all that matters.

commitment arises from a combination of various factors. Some of the most common factors that determine commitment levels of the employees are:
job satisfaction,
recognition,
appreciation from the seniors,
work culture,
remuneration,
job challenges,
responsibilities,
and healthy competition .
Committed employees have displayed better performance in terms of willingness to accept new problems, high quality work performance and desire to stay for long periods with the organization .

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Faculty Forum / Good Teacher

« on: March 28, 2010, 02:33:40 PM »

Teaching is like no other profession. As a teacher, you will wear many hats. You  should be a communicator, a disciplinarian, a conveyor of information, an evaluator, a classroom manager, a counselor, a member of many teams and groups, a decision-maker, a role-model, and a surrogate parent.

Good teachers:
1)are good at explaining things.
2)have a sense of humor
3)are inherently fair-minded
4)have "common sense."
5)have a command of the content they teach.
6)set high expectations for their students and hold the students to those expectations.
7)can lead or follow, as the situation demands

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Faculty Forum / Positive affirmations and positive thinking

« on: March 25, 2010, 12:00:20 PM »

Positive thinking can help develop a powerful and positive attitude to life. With this power we can turn failure around into success and take success and drive it to a whole new level. Your positive attitude is the fuel for your success.
Sound psychological techniques, your own personal power and your connection to the universe can create an awsome combination to manifest any change into your life. There are no limits. Just go for it

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Faculty Forum / How to make your job secure

« on: March 24, 2010, 02:22:03 PM »

1. Be appreciative at work.
“Be grateful that you’re employed.” Don’t complain, gossip, or be negative at work. Adopt an “attitude of gratitude” will improve how others (including your supervisors) see you. The more you’re seen as someone who helps create a better work environment, the more secure your job will be.
2. Be indispensable.
Come in early, stay late, volunteer for extra projects, and get the rest, nutrition, and exercise you need to stay productive at work. “No need to ‘brown-nose,’ but every day, ask yourself, ‘How can I be the best employee in this place today?’”
3. Volunteer at work.
Join a committee in your company, or donate time to the community. In every situation, be professional. If opportunities arise to mention your skills, don’t be shy! You never know who will be in a position to help you (or for you to return the favor) one day.