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I’m Mandy Sha, chief scientist and Editor-in-Chief at the Research Scientist syndicate. Through this blog, I share easy-to-understand tips – in 750 characters only – on 4 career and personal development topics. I started when I was writing tips as LinkedIn’s Top Voice in public speaking and practical skills for leaders.
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Public speaking: scripted & impromptu
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How to persuade clients to accept your idea?
Do not confuse manipulation with persuasion. Here’re 3 ways to persuade without misleading the client: Read more
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How to convince clients who are resistant to innovative research techniques?
When clients are resistant to innovations, the more you try to convince them, the more they dig in. Try 3 pragmatic strategies: Read more
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What to expect of a mentor vs. a coach?
Once you know what to expect of a mentor vs. a coach, you’re able to trust in their guidance. Here’re 3 ways they serve very different roles in your personal… Read more
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How to handle conflicts between clients and team members?
Due to power imbalance, it’s possible the client is NOT as affected by the conflict as the team. Protect the team with 3 strategies: Read more
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How to handle mistakes when speaking extemporaneously?
Turn trouble into troubleshooting! Consider 3 strategies when you make mistakes while speaking extemporaneously: Read more
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How to determine source trustworthiness with fact checking?
When the stakes are high, your credibility builds or folds the report, presentation, or conversation. Determine source trustworthiness with fact checking 3 ways: Read more
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What can you learn by being a mentor?
You can master 3 soft skills giving advice while supporting mentees to make their own conclusion: Read more
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How to more effectively negotiate with a stakeholder you’re in conflict with?
There’re always 2 sides of the story because most conflicts involve some type of misunderstanding. Add 3 steps to your negotiation: Read more
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How to show that you are a problem solver in presentations?
Problem solving and showing that you’re a problem solver are not necessarily the same skills. Here’re 3 ways to SHOW your skill: Read more
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How to mitigate bias in focus group results?
Mitigate bias in focus groups by systematically address the sources of variability. Try 3 steps: Read more
BROWSE TIPS BY DOMAIN:
PUBLIC SPEAKING: SCRIPTED & IMPROMOPTU refers to oratory skills.
Public speaking skills can be learned through coaching, practice, and by observation. A good speaker has many tools: speech writing, body language, movement, vocal variety, visual aid, and storytelling techniques to entertain, persuade, and inspire. Our easy-to-understand tips cover all of these tools focusing on applied skills such as humor, anti-heckling, giving and receiving feedback, and online audience engagement.
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Also see: Speakers to elevate your event #PublicSpeaking4everyone
PROJECT LEADERSHIP is responsible for the ultimate success of the project.
Project leadership skills encompass the planning, execution, and monitoring and control of the project scope, time, and quality, all the while managing resource allocations and client expectations. Our tips are optimized with PMP® expertise and approaches to handle a variety of situations such as clarifying project management vs. leadership, conflict resolution, negotiation with colleagues and clients, and communication and management tools.
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USEFUL RESEARCH requires practical research competencies.
It is not impossible to answer research questions while minimizing bias, upholding integrity, and integrating research participants with respect. In our thoughtful yet pragmatic tips, we focus on the implications, not just what to do when it comes to hard-to-reach populations, research decision-making, and various data collection and usability issues.
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PERSONAL & CAREER DEVELOPMENT go hand in hand.
Achieving a successful career while not feeling peace in your personal life – or vice versa, that your inner peace is constantly being undermined by career setbacks – is not an enjoyable life. We show you how to make tough decisions and still stay true to yourself, such as assertiveness, managing power relationship with your boss, time management, and analytical skills.
