Life is not easy for any of us. But what of that? We must have perseverance and above all confidence in ourselves. We must believe that we are gifted for something and that this thing must be attained.
Marie Curie
September Tips For Communication & Image Success
Tip for Organizations:
Question: Our group is going to be merged with another division that has similar skills but a different audience. How do we prepare our team since not everyone will be a member of the new department?
Answer:
First, get the group together. Let them know the senior members will support each of their individual efforts to be in the new department. Ask everyone to get their resumes up to date and prepare for interviews. Request that the group members do a self- assessment and determine what skills s/he will bring to the new organization. Have members form teams to practice with each other.
Communication Question:
Question: I will be leading the team after my promotion. What message can I deliver that will smoothly transition me to be their leader and at the same time not be treated as an outsider?
Answer:
The folks who have been successful in this situation, tend to let team members know that not much has changed while saying they know the team will do what is best for them as well as the organization. A nice gesture is to take everyone out to lunch. If the budget does not allow, bring food in when telling the team the news.
Presence Question:
Question:
I will have to start wearing a hearing aid. As a man it will show because I will not have the hair to cover it.
Answer:
There are many hearing aids on the market for situations like yours. The main thing is choose one that will provide you the best hearing. Some aids fit in the ear but may not have the power you need. However, there are very small ones where the battery component color can be matched to your hair or purchased with a flesh tone color.
The Art of Business and Social Interaction®
Question:
What is the best way to enter a networking session when I do not know anyone?
Answer: If possible, prepare by finding out about who is attending and solicit details about the event. Prepare a simple hello and ask if the person has been to the event in the past.
Then walk confidently to the center of the room. Smile and begin speaking to the first person you see.