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.
Transactional Analysis: What Is Happening in This Conversation? 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? A conversation can change direction in a few seconds. A manager asks a reasonable question. An employee hears criticism.…
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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 Cross-cultural communication problems rarely come from nationality alone. Professional role, language, organisational culture, individual experience and context all influence how a message is expressed and interpreted. Cultural frameworks can help generate hypotheses, but those hypotheses must be tested through observation and questions. There are different levels and styles…