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A Message for Instructional Designers - Learning Styles Are Important
I recently had a casual conversation with a guy responsible for checking aircraft engines for cracks in the metal casings. A pretty critical job you might think-particularly if, like me, you fly a lot on business. I was interested in the quality tool and systems he uses in his job “Six Sigma? SPC? ISO 9000? “ I inquired. “I sat through all that stuff in class,” was his response, “but I really didn’t understand it or pay attention”. He thought for a second and added, “but I know I can detect a hairline crack on a piece of metal from 100 yards!”

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Holiday networking
Holiday networking is more laid back, less aggressive and more casual. You’re there having a nice time with other people who are also there to have a nice time… and if they happen to learn about a company relevant to them in the guise of friendly word-of-mouth conversation, all the better. The aim is much closer to friendly conversation than high-intensity deal closing.
Finding the hidden Intellectual Property (IP) value in procurement contracts (Future Path Profile)
Looking beyond what Future Path President and CEO Greg Waite referred to as the “casual conversation” surrounding the issue of Intellectual Property (IP) rights within the majority of procurement contracts, I thought of my own work as a consultant. I am often retained by both public and private sector organizations to prepare studies or reports on a variety of topics ranging from the viability of digital signatures within the contract routing process to assessing the changing technological landscape and its impact on current as well as contemplated e-procurement strategies.

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The Top 10 Basics of Media Interview Preparation
Counter to conventional wisdom, the person in most control in an interview setting is the interviewee and not the interviewer. That's because the person being interviewed holds the information that the interviewer needs. Many organizations find that media interview skills training can ensure their spokespersons can fully capitalize on interview opportunities and avoid missteps. In this article, we offer our top ten tips for media interview skills training. As you review them, keep in mind that no matter how friendly or seemingly inocuous, no interview is a casual conversation.
The Latest on Casual Dining
The Latest on Casual Dining Casual dining has been the darling of the franchised food service industry for decades. But the slowdown in same store sales in recent months raises some interesting questions. Does the price of gas really affect the dining habits of consumers? Does it matter if mortgage rates go up? Or are consumers getting bored with the same old fare? In this issue we talk to Ron Paul of Technomic, Inc. and Ron Parikh of Genghis Grill to get their thoughts on why some casual restaurants are hot while others are not.

Finding the hidden Intellectual Property (IP) value in procurement contracts (Future Path Profile)
Looking beyond what Future Path President and CEO Greg Waite referred to as the “casual conversation” surrounding the issue of Intellectual Property (IP) rights within the majority of procurement contracts, I thought of my own work as a consultant. I am often retained by both public and private sector organizations to prepare studies or reports on a variety of topics ranging from the viability of digital signatures within the contract routing process to assessing the changing technological landscape and its impact on current as well as contemplated e-procurement strategies.

How to Avoid 4 Key Sales Objections
As you’re holding a sales conversation with a potential client there are three conversations going on. The outward verbal conversation between the two of you, the inward conversation in the potential clients mind, and the one you’re having in your mind. Currently you monitor two of those three conversations.

Holiday networking
Holiday networking is more laid back, less aggressive and more casual. You’re there having a nice time with other people who are also there to have a nice time… and if they happen to learn about a company relevant to them in the guise of friendly word-of-mouth conversation, all the better. The aim is much closer to friendly conversation than high-intensity deal closing.
I Just Called to See How Things are Going
This is a sad story. Sad but true. It was a real conversation, ostensibly a sales conversation. This sales conversation, and many others just like it, are happening all over the world. I recount this sad sales conversation here in hope that we may all learn from it:
How to Begin a Conversation
Successful people are dynamic communicators. Dynamic communicators have mastered three basic communication skills: conversation, writing and presenting. Inviting people to participate in a conversation and getting their agreement before jumping in is an important, but often overlooked conversation skill. People who are invited to join a conversation, and choose to do so, are more likely to be better participants. If you want to become an excellent conversationalist, take a few minutes to explain why you want to have a conversation. Ask the other person if he or she has the time and is willing to participate in a conversation on that topic. Your conversations will be better and more productive if you follow this simple common sense advice.
A Message for Instructional Designers - Learning Styles Are Important
I recently had a casual conversation with a guy responsible for checking aircraft engines for cracks in the metal casings. A pretty critical job you might think-particularly if, like me, you fly a lot on business. I was interested in the quality tool and systems he uses in his job “Six Sigma? SPC? ISO 9000? “ I inquired. “I sat through all that stuff in class,” was his response, “but I really didn’t understand it or pay attention”. He thought for a second and added, “but I know I can detect a hairline crack on a piece of metal from 100 yards!”

The Art of Good Conversation
Do you struggle with conversation? Do you get nervous or do you have a loss for words? Read this article for great tips on how to carry a good conversation.
Accept Responsibility in Every Conversation - or Be a Victim
Our choice in every conversation, every day, is to accept responsibility for the result or be a victim. Accepting responsibility requires three skills: Planning Every Conversation, Speaking the other Person's Language, and Using Responsible Listening to Control the Conversation.
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