What’s the Difference between a Speech and a Presentation?

What’s the Difference between a Speech and a Presentation?

Jul. 14, 2009 by

Asked to describe a speech, I think most of us would say, “It’s a guy standing at a lectern on a stage reading from notes, a script, or a teleprompter.” Asked to describe a presentation, we would say, “It’s somebody

Persuasion and Influence:  Competing for Internal Resources

Persuasion and Influence: Competing for Internal Resources

Jul. 1, 2009 by

Suppose you work for a large pharma company that historically makes its profits from blockbuster primary care products, and you work in oncology. When you present your plans to the senior people, it’s evident that they don’t understand your specialty,

Communication Skills: Listening for the New

Communication Skills: Listening for the New

Jun. 11, 2009 by

I just came back to work after dinner, where, over roast chicken and salad, my wife began to explain to me why some people try too hard. I felt obliged to listen, but I was also tired, and had consumed enough wine