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TOT 166-WEEK 166
“LEARNING FROM OTHERS”
Effective presentation is an art and at the same time it is a cultivable skill.
In order to be good at it, one can keep watching and following others working in the same field and /or working in altogether diversified fields also. What is important is to know how the speaker connects with the audience, communicates to the audience what is required to be communicated , and how effortlessly the object is being achieved.
Systematic learning in this area can be achieved from the following:-
A)Irrespective of one’s domain interest, one can attend the session/s by an expert on an entirely new subject about which one does not know anything, and/or does not have any interest too.
B) Attend a session or two where one has some knowledge about or interest in the subject.
C) Attend session/s on topics about which one has fairly good knowledge.
D) Attend session/s on topics, about which one ( Yourself) is considered as the best .
This approach makes the trainers understand the level of understanding of the learners.
Trainers may come across some trainees (i) who do not have either subject knowledge or interest, (ii) Who have some preliminary understanding (iii) Who already have fairly good knowledge (iv) Who have themselves made mark as experts.
As part of learning some of the following illustrations may be considered:-
- Steve Harvey- American television Host-
Steve Harvey’s interviews/conversations with children teaches us how to use questions.
Little Big Shots- hosted by Steve is worth watching.
Sets a very acceptable atmosphere- confirms an empathic connection- gently asks a meaningful question- waits with all the curiosity to know the answer- expresses a lot within seconds , through his body language .. demonstrates his genuine concerns to know the answer- gives space- receives the answers with a notable open mind – speaks more through his non verbal communication – selectively repeats the answers – speaks very less.. knows when to stop and not proceed further – leaves at the right time and does not drag.
ii)Robin Sharma
Canadian Writer- Founder of the training Company- Sharma Leadership International
After listening to him one feels empowered.
Many who listen to Robin Sharma may agree that Robin Sharma makes you feel that all that you feel you knew, but did not till then knew that you knew it, or that you did not know it to be so very important , are worth re-visiting .
Points go straight. Thoughts are communicated one after the other in a systematic way.
iii)Jaggi Vasudeav
Founder and head of Isha Foundation
Clarity is his strength.
Makes one stay with. Best use of stories /anecdotes.
There is message – there is humor coupled with message – there is invitation to introspect.
iv) Naval Ravikanth
Indian American Entrepreneur and investor- Podcaster
The flow is amazing. Thoughts follow one after the other. There is complete ease. The listener gets convinced at times carried away too . There is logic- preceded by deeper understanding of the concepts that are delivered.
The list can continue.
Above are just some examples.
One can learn from any one and from anywhere .
SLAMW
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