UPMs:  The Filler Word Debate

UPMs: The Filler Word Debate

Apr. 19, 2010 by

Twice last week I encountered speakers with a high number of UPMs: Uhms Per Minute. I was willing to forgive one of them.  His UPMs were around 16. I wasn’t so easy on the other guy.  His UPMs were around

The purpose of an LP Meeting

The purpose of an LP Meeting

Apr. 14, 2010 by

What is the purpose of an LP Meeting? Is it to inform the limited partners about the performance of their investments? I don’t think so. The LPs already know the numbers.   They don’t come to the meeting to hear the

Scientific and Technical Presentations

Scientific and Technical Presentations

Apr. 14, 2010 by

Ironically enough, the biggest challenge faced by people making scientific and technical presentations is their reluctance to follow the scientifically established principles of communication. What are those rules?  One of them is that the human mind is drawn to problems,