Communication Research

Here is a guest post on communication during conferences. Hope you like it.   How to Hold Your Own During A Conference   In the fast-paced world of business, every meeting is an important meeting.   Mobile applications and web conferencing makes any location a suitable location for a business meeting, and true success comes from being able to transition seamlessly from one environment to the next.   All the practice and preparation won't change the fact that how well you engage your peers is more important than the content of your presentation, or the polish of your pitch.     Surviving the On-The-Spot Skype Interview   Holding your own in a conference boils down to holding your own in a conversation.   This means being able to act natural, confident, and relaxed while still focusing on the topic of the meeting.   More often than not, speaking comfortably and confidently comes from speaking with others � often.     Conversing with ...

I originally created this self-test on politeness for the revision of Interpersonal Messages but later decided to use a more general (and shorter) self-test for politeness. But, I thought this one might be of use as well, especially for those who want to focus on the workplace. Test Yourself How Polite Are You at Work? Here is a list of statements that refer to polite behavior with special application to the workplace. Indicate the degree to which each statement reflects your own behavior, using the following scale: (1) always, (2) sometimes, (3) about half and half, (4) seldom, and (5) never. _____ 1.                     I listen attentively to those I supervise, my peers, and my managers. _____ 2.                     I avoid imposing on others. _____ 3.       ...