Water Communication aims at setting a first general outlook at what communication on water means, who communicates and on what topics. Through different examples and based on different research and contributions, this book presents an original first overview of "water communication". It sets its academic value as one distinct scientific domain and provides tips and practical tools to professionals. The book contributes to avoid mixing messages, targets and discourses when setting communication related to water issues. The book facilitates coordination within the water sector and its organizations as water is a wide field of applications where inadequate words and language understanding between its stakeholders is one of the main obstacles today. Water Communication provides and describes: a general outlook and retrospective of the history of the water sector in terms of communication the landscape of organizations communicating on water and classification of topics the differences between communication, information, mediation, raising awareness examples of communication campaigns on water Water Communication is a vital resource for communication managers, utility managers, policy makers involved in water management and students in water sciences and environment. Colour figures from the book are available to view on the WaterWiki at: http://www.iwawaterwiki.org/xwiki/bin/view/Articles/WaterCommunicationAnalysisofStrategiesandCampaignsfromtheWaterSector Editor: Celine Herve-Bazin, Celsa - Sorbonne University, Paris, France

Delivering professional presentations of scientific work is an important part of an academic's life. Oral presentations are important not only because you present your scientific work, but also because you present yourself to potential hiring committees, grant committees, and collaborators. This book uses insights from the field of psychology, as well as from the theatre, to teach you how to make a lasting impression. It addresses core topics such as how to design presentation slides, how to practice, and how to deliver your presentation to a range of audiences. Useful exercises are provided to help you cope with presentation anxiety, make the most out of conferences, and adapt your presentation to various formats, audiences, and cultures. It is not easy to present with impact, but this book contains the guidance you need to master the art of presenting.

While communicating is a vital skill for managers at all organizational levels and in all functional areas, human resource managers are expected to be especially adept communicators, given the important interpersonal component of their roles. Practitioners and scholars alike stand to benefit from incorporating an updated and more nuanced view of communication theory and practice into standard human resource management practices. This book compiles readings by thought leaders in human resource management and communication, exploring the intersection of interests, theories, and perspectives from the two fields to highlight new opportunities for research and practice. In addition to covering the foundations of strategic human resource management, the book: offers a critical review of the research literature on topics including recruitment, selection, performance management, compensation, and development uses a communication perspective to analyze the impact of corporate strategy on human resource systems investigates the key human resource management topic of the relationship between a company's human capital and its effectiveness directly discusses the implications of communication literature for human resource management practice Written at the cross-section of two established and critcally linked fields, this book is a must-have for graduate human resource management and organizational communication students, as well as for high-level human resource management practitioners.

While communicating is a vital skill for managers at all organizational levels and in all functional areas, human resource managers are expected to be especially adept communicators, given the important interpersonal component of their roles. Practitioners and scholars alike stand to benefit from incorporating an updated and more nuanced view of communication theory and practice into standard human resource management practices. This book compiles readings by thought leaders in human resource management and communication, exploring the intersection of interests, theories, and perspectives from the two fields to highlight new opportunities for research and practice. In addition to covering the foundations of strategic human resource management, the book: offers a critical review of the research literature on topics including recruitment, selection, performance management, compensation, and development uses a communication perspective to analyze the impact of corporate strategy on human resource systems investigates the key human resource management topic of the relationship between a company's human capital and its effectiveness directly discusses the implications of communication literature for human resource management practice Written at the cross-section of two established and critcally linked fields, this book is a must-have for graduate human resource management and organizational communication students, as well as for high-level human resource management practitioners.

Finally An entrepreneurial starting point for real people.
Do you have an entrepreneurial dream? Are you a small business owner determined to grow against all odds? "Wisdom in a Traffic Jam" is your practical how-to manual that takes the guesswork out of starting and developing a successful small business. It's your GPS system for the professional world.
Written in a conversational, down-to-earth style, author Angella Luyk provides real-life advice and business navigation skills based on true experiences with small companies and people who started where you are today--people who were full of ambition and a touch of self-doubt. You'll get:
* Answers to the questions you didn't even know to ask.
* Best practices for networking functions.
* The single most important thing about branding (that most people miss).
* 8 marketing secrets that don't cost a dime.
* The truth on how to hire and manage employees.
* Business ethics action items that earn sales.

In "The Underdog Edge," you'll learn why being the underdog is an advantage when influencing up, and how to engage the edge for influence success.
There will come a time when you will be the underdog, and you'll have to change the mind of someone more powerful than yourself. The typical influence tactics for general influence situations don't often work with powerful people. These situations call for extreme influence tactics.
Find out:
* Why powerful people have an inherent need to help underdogs
* The five characteristics of underdog "street cred" (and how to obtain it)
* Why showing passion for your cause can actually doom your request
* The one underdog influence move that distinguishes the achievers from the "yaktivists"
* The three qualities your pack members must have for maximum influence
* Why giving the "gift of heroics" is incredibly persuasive

Can you make it as a professional speaker? Knowing how to deliver a great presentation is obviously important, but truly understanding how the speaking industry really works is probably even more important. What do you need to know to deal with event promoters? What can you do to take control of the room and not let the unexpected derail your presentation? Should you pursue the fee or free speaking model? What about technology? What do they mean by 'buying units.' And so much more. In "ABCs of Speaking" industry insiders Adryenn Ashley (the "A"), Bret Ridgway (the "B") and Caterina Rando (the "C") share their combined decades of experience from both the platform and the promoter perspectives. They pull back the curtains and give you a sneak peek into how the speaking world really works. You'll learn how to build a profitable speaking business that allows you to more effectively build your platform and share your powerful message with the world. "ABCs of Speaking" literally covers the world of speaking from A to Z and even if you already consider yourself a professional speaker you're guaranteed to pick up a few nuggets that can help you take things to the next level with your speaking. Get more gigs, make more money and impact more lives today!

If you look at the trends of over 30 years ago in fashion, technology, architecture, and any other industry, what was cutting edge back then has become cliche and grossly out of date now. But in the speaking industry, most people get up and still walk, talk, and sound like the 1980's motivational speakers of yesteryear. The Book on Public Speaking takes a head-on approach and challenges the status quo for business leaders that speak in front of their staff, board of directors, and the public. After reading this book you will be privy to the most current methods for speaking to an audience for maximum impact in today's more sophisticated and skeptical culture. If you are the type of business leader who has achieved a level of success in life and feel compelled to share your story with the world, don't lessen that impact by imitating out-dated speaking techniques. Instead, break the mold of the speaker cliche and tap into a speaking style that is authentic, packs a punch, and leaves the audience wanting more.

Let 50 World Class Speaking Coaches Show You How to Keep Your Audience on the Edge of Their Seats and Turn Your Presentations Into Profits. The World Class Speaking In Action 6-Part System provides you with real life examples and case studies on how to... * Craft an unforgettable message that hits home with your audience * Deliver your speech in a way that keeps your audience on the edge of their seats * Sell your message so your audience members take the exact next step you want them to take * Master leading-edge technologies and speak to thousands without even leaving home World Class Speaking In Action is a definitive guide for the professional speaking and coaching industry. Until now, public speaking books have covered either the art of public speaking or the business of public speaking. World Class Speaking In Action shows you how to master both. World Class Speaking is the one-stop-shop for building breakthrough presentations and turning them into bundles of profits!

If you are a leader or even the face of your company, this feel good transformational story will show you how every obstacle you encounter is just part of your evolution. If you continue to evolve to your fullest potential and take this challenge seriously, you will inevitably become the top leader in your industry and a hero within your company. The difference between a good vs. great leader is simple. Great leaders go for it. If you want to take your company to all new heights and stand out from the competition, you're about to discover an exact method that will allow you to overcome fear and go for your biggest goals in a very strategic way. If you are already considered an expert in your field, but want to become the best you can be, and impact even more people, this book will open your mind to a new way of thinking. If you are a trainer or manager in charge of hiring or overseeing others within your company, this book will help you transform procedures into results focused procedures while making employees accountable to them. The Evolution of Training and Coaching Book Will Reveal: How experts can explode their company by offering a power guarantee. How trainers can create results focused training programs, make employees accountable & achieve immediate results. Why now is the time to take your company to the next level. A new proven method designed to explode your business. When it's all said and done, the ideas in this book could be the reason for your company's sky rocketing success!

If you are a leader or even the face of your company, this feel good transformational story will show you how every obstacle you encounter is just part of your evolution. If you continue to evolve to your fullest potential and take this challenge seriously, you will inevitably become the top leader in your industry and a hero within your company. The difference between a good vs. great leader is simple. Great leaders go for it. If you want to take your company to all new heights and stand out from the competition, you're about to discover an exact method that will allow you to overcome fear and go for your biggest goals in a very strategic way. If you are already considered an expert in your field, but want to become the best you can be, and impact even more people, this book will open your mind to a new way of thinking. If you are a trainer or manager in charge of hiring or overseeing others within your company, this book will help you transform procedures into results focused procedures while making employees accountable to them. The Evolution of Training and Coaching Book Will Reveal: How experts can explode their company by offering a power guarantee. How trainers can create results focused training programs, make employees accountable & achieve immediate results. Why now is the time to take your company to the next level. A new proven method designed to explode your business. When it's all said and done, the ideas in this book could be the reason for your company's sky rocketing success!

Based on a corporate crisis ripped from today's headlines, "Unleash Your BS (Best Self)" tells the tale of Fortune 500 managers who are suddenly facing a post-merger downsizing. With their careers hanging in the balance, they are dropped into a leadership and communications training program that will either leave them in charge . . .or leave them behind. JT Black, the independent consultant known for his entertaining style and powerful results, is assigned the task of developing their leadership finesse, executive presence, and communication skills. In other words, cajoling them to lead and be heard. "Unleash Your BS" is for every manager ready to rise to the next level of his or her leadership. Whether you're in a volatile work environment or are gearing up for your next promotion, this book offers concrete techniques for enhancing your executive presence and strengthening your personal brand.

As leaders or parents (or both), navigating difficult conversations is part of our job description. How do we keep calm and achieve a productive outcome, all while keeping our relationships intact? The secret is curiosity. It is the innovation-driving, emotion-calming skill that comes so naturally to us as kids, but gets buried so easily beneath our busy, multitasking lifestyles. The good news is that we just have to relearn what we already know! In "The Power of Curiosity", mother-daughter executive coaching team Kathy Taberner and Kirsten Taberner-Siggins introduce the Curiosity Skills and a full, step-by-step process to use anytime, even when potentially challenging conversations arise. In 'The Power of Curiosity' you'll learn: How to be fully present in every conversation, even when distractions abound The fie listening choices you always have available, whether at home, work, or school Specific calming strategies to access when negative emotions run high A step-by-step process to transform potential conflict into relationship-building opportunities."

As leaders or parents (or both), navigating difficult conversations is part of our job description. How do we keep calm and achieve a productive outcome, all while keeping our relationships intact? The secret is curiosity. It is the innovation-driving, emotion-calming skill that comes so naturally to us as kids, but gets buried so easily beneath our busy, multitasking lifestyles. The good news is that we just have to relearn what we already know! In "The Power of Curiosity", mother-daughter executive coaching team Kathy Taberner and Kirsten Taberner-Siggins introduce the Curiosity Skills and a full, step-by-step process to use anytime, even when potentially challenging conversations arise. In 'The Power of Curiosity' you'll learn: How to be fully present in every conversation, even when distractions abound The fie listening choices you always have available, whether at home, work, or school Specific calming strategies to access when negative emotions run high A step-by-step process to transform potential conflict into relationship-building opportunities."

You have a story to tell. You have a product, service, idea, or vision to sell---at home, at school, at church, or at work. Your communication is the most powerful tool you possess---but do you know how to use it? How we choose to communicate determines the difference between success and failure---in all of our endeavors. "Bridge Builders" gives you the strategic tools you need to connect to the hearts and minds of your audiences and achieve the objectives that are important to you. "Bridge Builders" is a compelling fable of self-discovery about Daniel Reed's journey from ordinary communicator to inspirational Bridge Builder. It's about the power of crafting messages through the eyes of our audience. It's about learning to craft our message differently as others' needs become the impetus behind our message. No matter who you are or what you do, incorporating key Bridge Builder principles and best practices will revitalize your vision for the way you connect with people: Who is my audience? What do they care about? What obstacles will they present and why? How can I invite input?

The must-have business book. Underneath your polished exterior is a challenged caveperson fending off the mammoth beast of technology every day. Defend yourself by fueling your mind with smart communication concepts, many of which are powered by research in neuroscience and psychology. You'll discover T.H.I.N.K. isn't a stiff ho-hum rules book-it's the Elements of Style guide for communication success. You'll learn: Why we are drawn to technology and how to manage it How to reduce your screen time and be more productive Think, create, and brainstorm wisely and often Experience positive communication Get the messages you want, send the messages they want Write to capture your reader's attention and keep it T.H.I.N.K. is a must-have business book for every busy, business professional. Good news! You don't have to T.H.I.N.K. alone! Use this resourceful guide to create a communications plan with your team and experience the benefits of partying working like it's 1999!

Yes, It's Possible to Build a Business around Your Expertise, Ideas, Message, and Personality. But First You Need to Realize - YOU ARE THE BRAND.It's no secret that more people than ever before are building thriving businesses around their personal brands. But why do some create six- or even seven-figure businesses while so many others strive to make a consistent income? Much of the personal brand space plays out in two ways. The first group of people sells a false version of themselves, thinking that image or perception alone will get them the results they seek. These folks don't realize that attention isn't owed, it's earned. The flip side of presenting a false version of yourself is oversharing in the name of authenticity. They talk nonstop about their issues, sometimes revealing way more than what is even comfortable to read about. It's as if these people are trying to sell their struggles, and it doesn't work in the long run. Like a car wreck, these folks garner attention, but it's short-lived. Here's a simple question that can serve as a litmus test for you: "Can I build a campfire around what I'm sharing?" Is there warmth? Are you building something that is attractive and inviting to others? Can you build a community around it? Are you someone whom others want to invite onto their stages, in front of their employees, or into their lives? In You Are the Brand, Mike Kim shares his proven 8-step blueprint that has helped build the brands for some of today's most influential thought leaders - as well as his own personal brand. In this practical and inspiring book, you will learn: How to identify and showcase your unique expertise How to gain clarity on your message, market, and business model Why the most effective marketing strategy is to simply tell the truth How-To-Preneur vs. Ideapreneur - Which one are you? The three kinds of personal stories that ensure you stand out in your market The simple "9-Box Grid" that shows you how to price your products and services How to cultivate "rocket ship relationships" that skyrocket your revenue, and influence

Spark a transformation, professionally and personally! The ability to persuade and influence is the cornerstone of success. In Ignite a Shift, internationally acclaimed speaker Stephen McGarvey explores the subtleties of effective communication and highlights the essential fact that thinking impacts emotions which drive behavior. Ignite a Shift is the quintessential guide to communication, positive persuasion and influencing with integrity. It reveals the proven techniques that the world's most effective leaders are using to motivate themselves and others to excel professionally and personally. "Ignite A Shift is an insightful guide that supplies readers with practical tools to help influence, persuade, and motivate the people around them. The focus on the power of positivity, linguistics, and storytelling are crucial techniques whether you are leading a team, negotiating a contract, or simply attempting to better frame conversations in everyday life." - Michael Baghramian, Financial Advisor, Forbes List of America's Next Gen Advisors (2019 & 2021) "A must-read for senior executives and leaders. McGarvey provides terrific insights and tools on how to create behavioral shifts to successfully navigate change management." - John Howlett, President, Bunzl Canada

Spark a transformation, professionally and personally! The ability to persuade and influence is the cornerstone of success. In Ignite a Shift, internationally acclaimed speaker Stephen McGarvey explores the subtleties of effective communication and highlights the essential fact that thinking impacts emotions which drive behavior. Ignite a Shift is the quintessential guide to communication, positive persuasion and influencing with integrity. It reveals the proven techniques that the world's most effective leaders are using to motivate themselves and others to excel professionally and personally. "Ignite A Shift is an insightful guide that supplies readers with practical tools to help influence, persuade, and motivate the people around them. The focus on the power of positivity, linguistics, and storytelling are crucial techniques whether you are leading a team, negotiating a contract, or simply attempting to better frame conversations in everyday life." - Michael Baghramian, Financial Advisor, Forbes List of America's Next Gen Advisors (2019 & 2021) "A must-read for senior executives and leaders. McGarvey provides terrific insights and tools on how to create behavioral shifts to successfully navigate change management." - John Howlett, President, Bunzl Canada

This book is a guide to narrative skills, the currency of the creative industries. It shows research scientists how to harness story-telling principles to make their complex and technical content easier to communicate and more fulfilling for their audience. Readers discover how the eight narrative ingredients - Audience, Lure, Change, World, Character, Big Hook, Plot and Structure - are relevant to anyone wanting to convey information or ideas clearly, and how the different ingredients can be emphasised and honed for specific purposes: to build a story, deliver results, to sell an idea, or even to sell oneself. There are tailored exercises to inspire readers to generate creative ideas relevant to their own work, and questions to develop the best ideas to use for their posters, seminar talks, public engagement presentations or grant proposals. The ultimate goal is to enable readers to shape their ideas, information and content so that it crackles and fizzes with relevance for their intended audience.

This book is a guide to narrative skills, the currency of the creative industries. It shows research scientists how to harness story-telling principles to make their complex and technical content easier to communicate and more fulfilling for their audience. Readers discover how the eight narrative ingredients - Audience, Lure, Change, World, Character, Big Hook, Plot and Structure - are relevant to anyone wanting to convey information or ideas clearly, and how the different ingredients can be emphasised and honed for specific purposes: to build a story, deliver results, to sell an idea, or even to sell oneself. There are tailored exercises to inspire readers to generate creative ideas relevant to their own work, and questions to develop the best ideas to use for their posters, seminar talks, public engagement presentations or grant proposals. The ultimate goal is to enable readers to shape their ideas, information and content so that it crackles and fizzes with relevance for their intended audience.

Dynamic author with great platform, regularly invited to speak at events and run seminars both inside and outside of the church.

If your company has an ambitious set of sustainability goals, you'll already know that they can't be achieved from the safety of global headquarters. What you need is a network: a small army of people from across the business who know their department, country or brand inside out, and who can find the right way to embed sustainability. Change, when it happens, is usually driven locally, taking into account the priorities, environment and culture of each business area. If you've spent a long time persuading senior management that the sustainability agenda is business-critical, it's difficult to place the delivery of your precious goals in the hands of others. But you can't be everywhere at once! Networks for Sustainability gives you the tools to review and improve your sustainability network, whether you're revitalising a group of champions or setting up your network from scratch.

At one time taking a public speaking course was sufficient to provide the skills necessary for effective presentations. Now, the Information Age makes the use of information technology mandatory, so that presentations are delivered not only through speech, but also using electronic communications, audio and video media, print materials. To succeed in today's world, individuals must understand the characteristics of information, as well as people's information needs, not just how to present information. Small and Arnone have developed an extraordinarily successful model for professionals and academics-the PACT model (Purpose, Audience, Content, and Technique), which makes it easy to focus on the research, selection, organization, and delivery of information. Whether the assignment is public speaking, technical writing, or web designing, the PACT model can be used to integrate the common principles of information science and communication theory. This book introduces the reader to three crucial models for the successful design, development, delivery, and evaluation of information presentations. An ideal tool for professionals, a valuable ally for communications instructors, and a necessary resource for college students.