Communication
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THE WRITE IMPRESSION: RESUMES
LISTENING AND MEMORY SKILLS
COMMUNICATION AND MANAGING CONFLICT
Presented by David Else
COMMUNICATION AND MANAGING CONFLICT
Presented by Victoria Robinson
EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION
Presented by David Else
EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION
Presented by Victoria Robinson
TEAM BUILDING 101
Presented by David Else
TEAM BUILDING 101
Presented by Victoria Robinson
CRISIS MANAGEMENT AND COMMUNICATION--A HOW-TO APPROACH
When a crisis hits, it's too late to figure out what to do. Your business or organization's reputation and future hinges on your response. You need to be ready. This high-energy presentation takes a practical, real-world approach to developing and implementing a crisis-communication plan that works.
BASIC FINANCIAL PLANNING AND FAMILY COMMUNICATION
Review of the elements for developing a found financial plan and carrying on a fruitful discussion among family members about financial planning topics.
"LOOSE" WOMEN, WHEELMEN, AND THE GOLDEN AGE OF BICYCLING
Presentation offers a look into the "bike boom" of the 1890's. The popularity of bicycling among both men and women created much consternation among moralists of the time. Bicycling became a part of debates over "proper" leisure activities and women's rights in an increasingly mobile society. Presentation is accompanied by over 30 time period slides.
OFFICIAL ENGLISH LEGISLATION
Different states (including Iowa) have made English their official language, and there is an ongoing movement to make English the official language of the United States. Discussions on this topic go back to the framing of the Constitution, and there are cogent arguments both for and against making English our official language.
IMMIGRANTS AND LANGUAGE
Large numbers of people immigrate every year to the U.S. The diversity of languages that these immigrants speak has an impact on local communities and schools, and contrary to popular opinion, immigrants are actually learning English at faster and faster rates. What are the implications for all the members of these communities, including monolingual English speakers?
DISSENT AND WHISTLEBLOWING
Presenter can talk on various aspects of this topic, for example, types of dissenters, stages in a decision to dissent, characteristics of whistle blowers, importance of dissent for organizations and society, principled and unprincipled dissent.
ARE YOU USING AVAILABLE MEDIA RESOURCES EFFECTIVELY?
Presentation is geared toward community organizations and arts groups who have occasional needs to promote their activities. Focus is on maximizing opportunities for all forms of communication.
ARGUMENTATION.
Argument in an off key: Understanding the variety and dynamics of argument as a decision making process.
ATTITUDE CHANGE AND SOCIAL INFLUENCE
A summary of research on how attitudes are formed and change over time, with implications for prevention programs.
COMMUNICATING EFFECTIVELY IN TODAY'S CORPORATE CULTURE.
Session addresses skills needed by managers and employees in the 21st Century.
COMMUNICATION MANAGEMENT.
Healthy business communication involves balancing the very different aspects of written and oral communication.
CONFLICT AS ARGUMENT
This presentation focuses on the development of ways to resolve both rational and substantive aspects of the conflict.
CRISIS MANAGEMENT
A "real-world," "how-to" approach to developing and implementing a crisis communication plan that works. This approach works for any size business or organization. When a crisis hits, it's too late to figure out what to do; you need to know ahead of time.
CROSS-CULTURAL COMMUNICATION.
Differing ideas about politeness and communication can cause misunderstanding between members of different cultures. Presentation also includes ideas for more successful communication.
DEBUNKING URBAN LEGENDS ON THE INTERNET.
They take on a life of their own on the Internet - urban legends, virus hoaxes, chain letters - and they clog our e-mail in boxes and servers. Learn how to spot a likely hoax or urban legend, and resources for debunking them.
DECIDING ON A CAREER DIRECTION.
Presentation includes strategies and resources for deciding on a career direction.
DESIGNING WEB SITES WITH THE USER IN MIND.
A multimedia presentation on how to design web sites that are user-friendly. The presentation covers the elements needed in a successful web site, and examples of good and bad design.
DESSENT AND WHISTLEBLOWING.
Presenter can talk on various aspects of this topic, for example, types of dissenters, stages in a decision to dissent, characteristics of whistle blowers, importance of dissent for organizations and society, principled and unprincipled dissent.
EFFECTIVE MEDIA RELATIONS.
How to work with local, regional and national media to tell your organization's story. The presentation will cover the basics of how to write an effective news release.
GENDER AND COMMUNICATION.
An interactive discussion of cross-cultural gendered expectations and how these affect our interactions with others.
GETTING OVER YOURSELF
A humorous look at the ultimate in better living - achieving balance in a topsy turvy world by focusing on what is really important. Finding the right mix of mind, body, and spirit;home, work, family, friends, career and relationships is challenging at best. Whatever your challenge, balance can sometimes seem like an unattainable goal. The good news is while it may seem impossible it's not. Learn how your age plays a link into balance and how to look at life in its entirety.
HOW TO TELL YOUR CHILDREN FROM THEIR PETS.
Basic introductory lecture on the wonders and nuances of human language.
INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION IN ACADEMIC SETTINGS.
This presentation will explain what it means to have an "intercultural imagination" and will argue that this imagination (or sensitivity) is a necessary component in effective communication and optimal education in academic settings. Ways to improve intercultural communication in academic settings will be outlined.
INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION IN IOWA.
This presentation will explain what it means to have an "intercultural imagination" and will argue that this imagination (or sensitivity) is a necessary component in successful communication between peoples of different cultures. The presentation will consider this issue in the context of immigrants in Iowa.
INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION WORKSHOP.
This is a hands-on workshop to raise awareness about how our own cultural identity influences our interactions with others, and how we can improve our communication and build community in a diverse society. Workshop can be altered to fit any needs in time length,, audience needs, etc.
LANGUAGE.
Discussion on language policy and attitudes toward languages in the United States and worldwide.
LANGUAGE LEARNING: BY ENGLISH SPEAKERS & BY SPEAKERS OF OTHER LANGUAGES.
The social and cultural conditions under which children and adults learn languages.
LISTENING.
Improve listening skills in everyday life, through a series of activities and exercises.
MANAGEMENT COMMUNICATION STYLE.
Learn to identify your style of communication and its impact on your organization. Session includes time to develop personal action plans for communication.
MARKETING EDUCATION
Intended for superintendents and principals. A fast-paced how-to approach to maintaining and increasing your market share.
MARKETING PROPAGANDA AND THE TRUTH
What is propaganda, how is it done, and where is it most likely to be found? What is the relationship between modern business promotions, politics, and classical state and special-interest propaganda? Who is more prone to be influenced by propaganda, the peasant or the professor?
NONVERBAL COMMUNICATION IN PROFESSIONAL AND PERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS.
This program will discuss the manner in which nonverbal communication can enhance or contradict our spoken language. Participants will investigate the functions that nonverbal communication serves in professional and personal relationships. Tips for understanding specific nonverbal behaviors will be discussed.
OBEDIENCE, DISSENT, PATRIOTISM
ORGANIZING THE INFORMATION AGE.
How we access information and how we organize information once we've got it so we can find it again.
PHYSICAL ATTRACTIVENESS AND ROMANTIC RELATIONSHIPS.
A summary of social psychological research on factors that cause people to be initially attracted to potential romantic partners.
POLITICAL DEBATES.
Debates and Democracy: Understanding the function of political debates.
PORNOGRAPHY.
Controversy surrounding pornography includes sex, power and expression.
PUBLIC SPEAKING AND PRESENTATION SKILLS.
Teaches skills in public communication, organization, stage fright and use of visuals.
PUBLIC RELATIONS: WHERE DOES IT HURT? A DIAGNOSTIC MODEL FOR CLIENT, ACCOUNT AND ISSUES MANAGEMENT
Presentation uses the physician/patient model as an analogy for public relations counseling and practice. This presentation is especially geared towards issues and crises management, new practitioners and students.
THE LIMITS OF THE GOLDEN RULE
Presentation covers the reasons why the Golden Rule as commonly interpreted sometimes limits our ability to behave as ethical people and proposes strategies for the Golden Rule to "work" as it was intended.
-basic argument is that it doesn't work in diverse organizations and a diverse world if taken literally
-speaker uses examples from other traditions as well
"THE PYSCHOLOGY OF INTERPERSONAL FORGIVENESS: WHAT IS IT, WHAT IS IS NO, AND HOW TO FORGIVE"
Educating people on forgiveness, what it is, what it is not, how to go about forgiving and how it could be healing for people.
THE SMALL PRESS
A historical overview of the literary small press followed by an account of the state of the small press today illustrated with examples from Jim's work with Final Thursday Press.
STRESS MANAGEMENT
Communication, conflict resolution, dealing with difficult people, humor and goal setting.
STUDENT EVALUATION OF INSTRUCTION
These evaluations have become almost universal from grade schools through graduate programs, and are utilized to improve instruction, give feedback to administrators, and establish a basis for merit pay and promotion. Thousands of articles have been published investigating the reliability and validity of these instruments, but no consensus has been reached. Do students evaluate male and female instructors the same? Can instructors "buy" better evaluations by being more entertaining and/or by giving better grades?
TELECOMMUNICATIONS: LEGISLATIVE & REGULATORY.
Topics range from state legislative and regulatory issues to federal and international issues regarding telecommunication legislation and regulation.
TELECOMMUNICATIONS: TECHNICAL & MANAGERIAL.
Discussion on the technical, operational and managerial aspects of a telecommunications environment within corporations, universities and other businesses and organizations.
USING SYMBOLS TO MANAGE AND CHANGE ORGANIZATIONAL CULTURE.
Session discusses the types of symbols (stories, rituals, etc.) that may be used to more effectively manage organizations and/or facilitate change.
WHERE DOES IT HURT? A DIAGNOSTIC MODEL FOR CLIENT, ACCOUNT AND ISSUES MANAGEMENT.
This presentation uses the physician/patient model as an analogy for public relations counseling and practice. This is perfect for issues and crises management. Geared toward new practitioners and students.
WHY GOOD PEOPLE DO BAD THINGS.
Using real-life cases such as the Challenger Disaster, analyzes the factors at the individual/psychological, social psychological, organizational, and societal levels that lead "good" people to participate in unethical actions.