Archive for November, 2010

10 Nov
Help along my learning curve – paradigm, lenses and a binocular

Posted by Deven Pravin Shah On November - 10 - 2010ADD COMMENTS

Give me the crystal ball. The crystal ball that shows when to continue plugging away, and when to look for the new avenues and alternatives. I am still searching for one. In the meantime, let me share some of my thoughts from my quest to sharpen my saw and exploring new avenues. It was spring of


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04 Nov
LinkedIn – Expand Network, Build Credibility

Posted by Deven Pravin Shah On November - 4 - 2010ADD COMMENTS

LinkedIn gives you an opportunity to build credibility. As a professional, it gives you build your resume or bio that you can use for long time. Build your career profile, describe what you do clearly. Get endorsements from your customers, superiors, colleagues and other professionals. How can Link


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04 Nov
How do you prepare for a presentation?

Posted by Deven Pravin Shah On November - 4 - 20105 COMMENTS

Abraham Lincoln once said, “If you ask me to speak for 30 minutes, I can speak now. If you need to speak for 5 minutes, I need to prepare.” I love his statement. Expressing your thoughts in a limited time is so critical, and also so difficult. I read about extensive preparation that Steve Jobs p


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04 Nov
Toastmasters Workshop – Communication and Change

Posted by Deven Pravin Shah On November - 4 - 2010ADD COMMENTS

We had a workshop at our toastmasters club – Paul Revere Toastmasters. The topic was how means of communication has evolved, and what we can or should do to keep our effectiveness. We had three insightful panel speeches from Lou, Joe and Mark. I would love to continue this discussion thread, and s


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