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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 balance speed and efficiency with quality data collection?
Speed is prized because success and visibility are often tied to being the first. Balance quality data collection 3 ways: Read more
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How to effectively assess your competitors to stay ahead?
Competitors can be direct or indirect, exist at individual or organizational level. Here’re 3 strategies to assess competitors anywhere anytime: Read more
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How to align project design with business strategy?
A successful project executes the work it was created to do, but strategy sustains the success long-term. Reflect on 3 questions for project design: Read more
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How to practice public speaking skills as a non-native speaker?
As a sociolinguist and nonnative English speaker, I recommend 3 types of practice: Read more
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What to consider when surveying hard-to-reach populations?
Representativeness vs. representation is a key consideration when surveying the hard-to-reach. Here’re 3 design issues: Read more
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How to balance assertiveness and confidence with empathy in the workplace?
Speak up and speak out while not losing empathy or wounding others? Try 3 ways to be assertive, not abrasive: Read more
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How to develop emotional intelligence in a rapidly changing industry?
Emotional intelligence ≠ emotionless but FEELING your emotions & GUIDING it so it doesn’t overtake your mind and body. Here’re 3 steps to better EQ: Read more
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What to know about data collection in a multilingual context?
To appreciate the complexity of multilingual contexts, multiply all data collection activities by the number of languages. Here’re 3 essentials: Read more
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How to use rhetorical devices to enhance your public speaking skills?
Simply put, rhetorical devices are techniques to create memorable cadence and effect in your presentation. Here’re 3 that are quick to construct and fun to say: Read more
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How to ask engaging rhetorical questions?
The intended effect of rhetorical questions is to influence the stakeholders to support the outcome that you support. Try 3 ways to be more persuasive: 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.
See all practical research tips
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.
