Setting up a successful display          An effective display and an exhibit should arouse interest, stimulate thought and promote action – many fail to do this.          Too many displays are cluttered and contain conflicting messages.          Displays and exhibits must get their messages across quickly.          Displays should contain simple messages.         The fewer…

Make your Writing Easier to Read A Handful of Tips to help you improve the readability of your writing -Geoffrey Moss(mossassociates.co.nz) “The shorter your words and sentences, the easier they are to read and heed.” SOURCE: For more on this topic see; “Persuasive Ways” first published by Moss Associates Ltd, New Zealand, and in Chinese…

Establish a Bond with your Audience          Focus on a simple, clear, interesting message. Tell them something new. Something they want to know. A Handful of Tips to help you get an interested audience * At the start            Step up to the podium – pause – take a deep breath – acknowledge the…

Prior to  Your Next Verbal Presentation          Eighty percent of a good presentation is in the preparation – do your homework well.          Focus on a simple clear message.          When preparing a speech keep in mind the fleeting nature of oral communication.          If you don’t get attention at the beginning the rest of…

Become a Good Listener          If you listen with care you will learn so much more.          Hearing is with the ears, but listening is with the mind.          You cannot listen if you are talking – and if you are talking you are not learning.          Opportunity sometimes knocks very softly.          Listening to…

Improve Your Communication Skills          Reading completes a person; speech trains them for the job; writing teaches accurate expression.          This year make a special effort to improve your communication skills – don’t take them for granted. This is the first of several blogs on this complex topic.          Have you noticed our electronic servants…

It’s never too soon to start saving for your retirement. You may have no say in the matter. Your health may make the call for you, or you may have an accident that limits your ability to work.           Reaching old age is a privilege and much better than the alternative. Plan for a long…

           Life is too short to have a job you do not enjoy. If you are not happy at work start looking for a job you will enjoy.          Think of the times you have enjoyed your work. Think of the times when you have been frustrated. This makes a good starting point to…

        A worthwhile objective this year is to make meetings more effective. How will you do that?          Effective meetings start well before people come together. They start at the planning stage          Before your next meeting answer these questions.          “Do I need a meeting?”          “What type of meetings should we hold?”         …

Make New Year plans This is the time to take stock and make plans for 2023.         Enjoy your break but use the time to dream and make plans. Where do you want to be this time next year?         Don’t let your past experiences retard your future achievements. You don’t know what you can…