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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.
Browse tips by domain:
Public speaking: scripted & impromptu
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What is survey vs. human bias in research and how to minimize them?
Survey bias intersects with human bias in the research process. Here’re the 3 basics: Read more
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How to overcome burnout at work?
Burnout manifests in your physical, emotional, and work quality experiences. Here’re 3 ways to reframe and even color the situation: Read more
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What to do when your assertiveness is mistaken for aggression?
You’re no villain yet they’re in pain. When you’re misunderstood as an aggressor, consider 3 steps: Read more
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How to help your team improve their impromptu speaking skills?
Practice makes better. Because it can feel ‘unsafe’ to team members to practice impromptu speaking at work (an environment tied to performance), try 3 alternative ways to help your team: Read more
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How to identify and get rid of filler words?
Most people don’t even realize they use filler words, which refer to ah, um, so, you know, and any words or sounds that “fill” the time but do not add… Read more
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How to protect research integrity?
Research integrity refers to using verifiable methods, reporting honest and useful results, and upholding professional standards. Here’re 3 ways to protect your research integrity: Read more
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How to negotiate and persuade timely delivery of project milestones?
Negotiation and persuasion styles and expectations can vary by culture. Here’re 3 common interactions in the Western culture to negotiate and persuade: Read more
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How do pauses as a vocal delivery technique help build rapport with your audience?
Pauses are the most underrated yet powerful technique in vocal delivery. They help build rapport with the audience by producing 3 emotional effects: Read more
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What to do before pretesting data collection instruments?
The claim that pretesting “identify and fix problems or issues” is incomplete. Empirical pretesting is most impactful when you – the researcher – have met 3 pre-requisites: Read more
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How to network effectively at a conference?
Showing up is half the work for conference networking! Here’re 3 ways to make the most out of the conference: 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.
