Tag: Communicating
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How to create captivating presentations : tips from Garr Reynolds
To deliver dynamic presentations that express our ideas effectively, we must master PowerPoint and Keynote. Garr Reynolds, a renowned designer and professor in Japan, provides valuable guidance on avoiding mundane slides filled with redundant text and cluttered images. Let me share with you some of the insights I gained from reading one of the most…
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Negociation. What you say and how you say it
Words matter, but so do gestures, expressions, and tone. Communication is more than words. It’s also how we use our body, our voice, and our eyes to convey our message. How we sit, speak, and look at someone can make a big difference in how they understand us. When we negotiate, we need to be…
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Who are you talking to? Why you should learn transactional analysis.
A guide to understanding yourself and others Why do we communicate the way we do? Why do we sometimes feel misunderstood or frustrated by others? Why do we need to understand ourselves and others better? The answer lies in transactional analysis, a powerful tool that helps us discover the three aspects of our personality that…
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The Impact of the 4 different styles of communication on intercultural relations
Understanding and using the different styles, an essential skill for intercultural competence. Communication is a vital skill in any professional or personal context. Whether you are a manager, a customer, a supplier, a partner, or a colleague, you need to be able to adapt your communication style to the person you are talking to. However,…
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Cross-Cultural communication: Challenges and strategies for avoiding misunderstandings
The Art of communicating according to cultures Different cultures have different ways of communicating, and this can lead to misunderstandings in a multicultural context. For example, the pause observed between each speaking turn is three tenths of a second for the French and five tenths for the Americans. The French also tend to speak fast…
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