Own 100 Skills in 100 Days
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.
Browse tips by domain:
Public speaking: scripted & impromptu
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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
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How to pivot after your strategic planning projections missed the mark?
Accept failure but not defeat! Live to fight another day with 3 strategic planning pivots: Read more
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How to set achievable deadlines on a massive project?
Deadline are not dead! Set achievable deadlines with 3 steps: Read more
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How to use anecdotes to engage the audience?
Anecdotes are mini-stories and are usually a recounting of real-life happenings. Integrate anecdotes 3 ways in your presentation: Read more
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How to cultivate data literacy in your diverse team?
You don’t have to be a data scientist to acquire data literacy specific to your job! Enable your team 3 ways: Read more
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How to convey limitations of your analysis to stakeholders (and should you)?
Discussing limitations makes your analysis more believable because rarely do perfect data or methods exist. Try 3 approaches: Read more
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How to avoid project scheduling mistakes?
The schedule drives (almost) everything! Here’re 3 real cases and how NOT make these deceptively simple mistakes: Read more
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How to create more engaging handouts when giving a conference presentation?
The purpose of handouts is to leave a tactile impression and is portable, and they should not be a printout of your slides. Make them into engaging visual aids 3… Read more
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How to address discrepancies in qualitative and quantitative research findings?
Together as mixed methods, quantitative and qualitative research findings enrich the study. Quantitative data show the relationship between variables. Qualitative findings reveal insights. Consider 3 issues to address discrepancies: 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.
See all public speaking tips
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.
