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3 C's To Help Simplify Instructions

Ian's Messy Desk

For example: Your manager wants to improve employee technical skills; mentions the benefits of having a needs analysis to plan the training ; and asks you to look into self-study manuals, seminars, teleconferencing and cheaper training options. You reorganize these instructions into: Do a needs analysis.

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How to Analyze Your Audience

Ian's Messy Desk

Will it be a large lecture hall or small seminar room? Are they bringing any predispositions or preconceptions (hopes, fears, positives, negatives, level of interest)? What is their level of knowledge or experience with the subject. In what kind of setting will they receive this information? At what time of day will you be presenting?

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The E-tiquette of E-mail

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Copyright © 2005 All rights reserved. Copyright © 2005 All rights reserved. This will make it easier for the reader to follow the chain of e-mails. Watson, Jane, J. Watson Associates Inc., Tel: 905-820-9909, Email Salutations, [link] , (accessed October 22, 2007) (Used with permission) Watson, Jane, J. Watson Associates Inc.,

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Building Your Network

Ian's Messy Desk

The books you read, the tapes you listen to, and the seminars you attend are almost invariably the result of a suggestion from someone you respect. : The Power of Self-Discipline We live in a society, and as a member of that society, it is likely that every change in your life is strongly influenced by other people in some way.