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Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
Find out what we mean when we talk about "debates," and how immersing yourself in the techniques of formal debate can have a dramatic impact on how you make decisions in every aspect of your life. From the business world to the bar room, the process of exchanging ideas will make you a better thinker and citizen.
Publisher
Kanopy Streaming
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
The agile method allows modern development teams to rapidly build software that is both efficient and effective. This course provides a comprehensive introduction to this approach to software development. The course begins with the major teaching points. Next, the methodology is presented, along with the rationale for its adoption. Included here is the Agile Manifesto. This section is followed by one that discusses how Agile teams are structured and...
43) Developing Ideas
Publisher
The Great Courses
Language
English
Description
Jump-start your creativity with a selection of fun exercises, including “What-If Moments” and “The First-Line Game.” Mr. Bell cites best-selling authors such as Alice Sebold and Mickey Spillane to demonstrate the importance of creating unique elements: a twist, a character, a setting, a relationship. Find out how to create the ever-important elevator pitch.
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Language
English
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"Community engagement expert reveals how readers can identify their community's assets and rally people together to achieve collective impact and solve deep-rooted challenges. Many of us are upset by issues like racism, poverty, and climate change, but it takes collective effort to get to the root of these complex problems. Whole Community Change offers a proven methodology for uniting leaders from business, human service organizations, and government...
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
In 12 episodes, learn how to identify and implement simple, inexpensive changes to improve your employees’ work environment and positively impact your bottom line. Professor Beth Cabrera, organizational psychologist and Senior Scholar at the George Mason University Center for the Advancement of Well-Being, provides a guide to creating the best possible work environment for your employees.
Publisher
Centre for Interprofessional Education
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
These video Filmclips presents the Primary Care Setting; providing both the tools that may be used to encourage an understanding of why and how interprofessional collaboration can assist in enhancing patient and provide satisfaction.
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2010.
Language
English
Description
Finish the course with a look at what Professor Hale considers the greatest speech ever written: Abraham Lincoln's Gettysburg Address. Two powerful lessons you can take away from Lincoln's words: Include a clear call to action near the conclusion of your speech, and always craft a strong ending.
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
Scientists now believe nature rewarded not only the fittest, but also the kindest. Explore how to foster generosity and compassion in the workplace, and the many ways in which these qualities lead to stronger relationships and greater productivity. Also, explore the benefits of self-compassion.
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2010.
Language
English
Description
Logic should always guide the sequence of your thoughts, whether you're giving a sermon, a corporate report, or a birthday toast. Discover how to avoid digressions, offensive statements, contrarian views, and other pitfalls that may disrupt the logic of your speech, with examples from Susan B. Anthony, John Stuart Mill, and Chief Joseph.
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2010.
Language
English
Description
What is the power of three? And why is it so important to writing a great speech? Find out as Professor Hale unpacks the 13th chapter from Paul's first letter to the Corinthians to demonstrate why a speech - and the examples and anecdotes it uses - should be planned in threes.
56) Be Yourself
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2010.
Language
English
Description
In order to make the deepest possible connection with your audience, it's essential to talk about yourself. This lecture provides you with advice on opening up to people about yourself - your experiences, your emotions, even your weaknesses - with some lessons taken from speeches by Elizabeth I and Sojourner Truth.
57) Share a Vision
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2010.
Language
English
Description
Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech is one of the most iconic speeches in modern history. More important: It's the perfect example of a speech with the power to inspire. In this lecture, discover ways to articulate and share your personal vision with an audience.
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
We all want to learn and grow throughout our careers, yet some people are more open to learning new concepts and skills than others. Find out how leadership can create an environment of psychological safety, curiosity, and creativity, which will inspire all employees to learn, grow, and thrive.
Publisher
WatchIT
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
Over the past decade, we have witnessed a true paradigm shift in global computing. This technological revolution has been led by familiar players such as the Internet, wireless communication and Cloud Computing and is complimented by a host of clever devices that keep today's mobile workforce productive and on the move. However, with all the good news associated with these impressive technological achievements come some significant challenges, particularly...
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
Many people look to their work for a sense of fulfillment and meaning. But meaning doesn't come from the specific task performed; it is derived from an individual's understanding of the task's purpose. Explore the many ways to help employees understand how their work and the company's collective activities serve colleagues, customers, and community.
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