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An Odd Partnership

As the United States worked tirelessly towards the goal of putting a man on the moon, there was one area that was a particular struggle.  NASA was used to working with hardware – big, powerful rocket engines, developing new technology to generate power, to keep the astronauts alive, and build piping, switching, and electrical components […]

Effective Business Communication

I’ve been in various management or leadership roles for many years, and one thing I’ve consistently tried to mentor my managers in is effective communication.  Over that time, I’ve had folks who struggled with enough communication and others who really over-commun-icated.  How you pass on information in a business environment very much depends on who […]

Public Speaking: Tools – Audio Visual

There are a couple things to keep in mind when speaking to large groups.  Usually, you’ll be set up with a microphone.  Just like the rest of your session, preparation is important.  Get to the venue early enough to allow you to familiarize yourself with the sound system, and test it to make sure it […]

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