Finding Childrens Book For Boys That They Will Enjoy

By Harriet Porter

If you have a young boy in your life that you want to buy a book for, there are many to choose from. When picking out a childrens book for boys it is important to know what that young boy enjoys. A lot of kids don't like to read but if you are wanting to buy them one to get them to enjoy reading, you need to get them something they will enjoy reading about.

Boys all like different things just like adults. So buying the first thing you see on a shelf is not a good idea. Spend some time with the boy you are going to buy a book for a learn what interest him. If you want to buy one for a boy but your not sure what he likes ask him. If he enjoys cowboys then buy him a story about cowboys.

You would not want to buy him one about aliens if he does not like aliens. Reading is a great way for kids to use their imagination, have fun, learn new things and expand their vocabulary. If their is something that a boy enjoys, there is always a book about that subject.

A lot of kids enjoy fantasy stories but you could have a nephew or son that enjoys boats or spaceships. It doesn't matter what his interest is, there is a book about it out there. You can find any book you want these days. Many people have forgotten that libraries are still out there these days but they are and you can find almost any story you are looking for.

These days you can go online and purchase the exact book you are looking for and have it shipped to your house. You just pay for it online and it ships straight to you. You can even buy ones that you can download to a computer for your kids to read any time they want. You do need to consider the kids age before buying one because you want to buy one that is on his reading level.

If you buy a one for a first or second grade child you need to make sure that it is on his reading level. Books for kids come in reading levels. Some kids can read at a higher level than their age but it's ok if your child can't. You just want to buy the ones that your child can read. Make sure the one you buy is adequate for your child's reading level.

You just do not want to buy one that is above his reading level. You want him to be able to understand what he is reading. There is also never a starting age for intruding your kid to reading. You can buy one to read to them even when they are babies. Start them out young enjoying to hear stories and when they are old enough to read then they may want to keep reading stories as they grow older.

Just be sure you are reading stories that your boy is interested in. If he is not interested in the stories you are reading him or buying for him to read then he's not going to want to read them. You want children to read so that they can learn and experience different things through their imagination. Start them out young so that they are interested in learning new things through reading. Reading can be a lot of fun if they are reading about things that fascinate them.

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The Benefits Of Speech Pathology

By Marlene Blevins

Communication is a very important factor to express your feelings and to understand other people. However, this could be a hard thing for most children, especially those who have disabilities and special needs. Thus, speech therapy is very important for them to improve the quality of life and to become independent. Normally, the length of every speech therapy session will depend on the type of problem they have and the consistency of sessions.

The goal of this treatment is simple and easy enough. The speech pathology improves the skills that usually allow your child to communicate effectively and efficiently. It helps to improve their ability to understand and express their ideas, thoughts and feelings. It helps to increase their ability to solve problem in an independent environment.

This therapy helps them to develop and improve their safety functions, achieve their school readiness abilities, improve their literacy skills and to develop their social abilities. Once they obtain fluency in speaking, there is also a possibility that they will be obtaining a better life, better self confidence and maximize their independence level.

If you are delaying the speech therapy session for your precious one, it will also provide several risks for their growth. This is because, usually the brain is maturing for every stage of their lives and this is also the stage where they will be learning various things. However, some would also consider this session as time consuming, especially for parents.

Thus, it may result to stress in the family. On the other hand, a pathologist can help to work with the right communication mode for your child. Although, speech is quite far from the desirable choice, but there are some kids that cannot easily get the intelligible speaking ability. Thus, some other choices of communication may be considered.

A certain program for their development and improvement is very necessary. Expectations are always there when it comes to the continuous progress of your child. A follow up for every progress and evaluation is very important to identify the impact of the therapy to your child and to gain a better life.

For kids with autism, special programs are usually designed for them. Since, they have problems to communicate with others, it is also hard for them to understand and to be understood. This is because, they normally has, trouble in conversational abilities and lack of gestures.

In this case, most of the pathologists can help them to cope up with these disorders. With an early screening and detection, therapists can lead the way to help children with a diagnosis of autism. They usually help in assessing the best ways to develop their communication. A pathologist also works closely with the family, other professionals and in school.

A child with special needs must undergo special programs for them to obtain the learning they deserve. This way, they will also live a normal life along with other people. Once they are properly guided with the sessions, they may also have bigger chances to mingle and go with the flow of life without depending to their parents and loved ones.

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The Best Science Fiction Books Are Timeless

By Mattie MacDonald

Reading is probably one of the most important things you that you need to be able to do. You can basically any kind of book that you like to read. The best science fiction books are very popular though. Many people would not know what this kind of book would be all about. You need to know what this kind of writing style is all about before you can really start reading the book. You need to understand this otherwise, you will not really understand the book that you are reading.

You will find that there are so many genres of writing. You will even find love stories, comedy, and crime. The genre that has been mentioned earlier can even be divided into different categories.

Social, space western, space opera, apocalyptic, superhuman, post-apocalyptic, military, alternate history, time travel and cyberpunk is some of the categories that this genre can be divided in. The apocalyptic and post-apocalyptic categories are probably the most popular categories at the moment. When you read this kind of book, you really have to be interested in this kind of genre. You will not be able to understand or follow this kind of book if you are not interested in it.

The times space for these stories will usually be set in the future and will be Make believe possible happening in the future. Based on historical settings and happening is very seldom but very possible as well. The setting could even be in space or in another world called the underworld.

If after the first paragraph, you have no idea what you just read then the book is most probably not the kind of book you will enjoy. This kind of book does not always have something to do with aliens and weird robots. The stories can be about something that might happen in the future.

Grounded on past settings and happenings is very rarely but very likely as well. The location could even be in the universe or in alternative world known as the underworld. If you do not know how to read, you might want to consider.

You will find the hard, the soft, the cyberpunk, time travel, alternate history, military, superhuman, as well as post-apocalyptic and apocalyptic. You will find space opera, space western and social. As you can see, there are so many different categories and you will most probably not like all of them.

You need to be able to concentrate when you read this book and if you do not like what you are reading you will not be able to follow the book or even enjoy the book. The reason for this is that you will not know what the book is all about. You must be able to read the book, follow the story, know exactly what it is all about and then only will you be able to enjoy this kind of book. It will most probably deal with things like aliens and things that do not even exist. You would need some imagination as well to try and picture what the book is telling you.

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Essential Leadership Skills for new Managers

If you cannot read this properly, please go to this site:  http://3pointe.com.sg/essential-leadership-skills-for-new-managers-26-sept14/ Leadership Workshop Course Information Date: 26th Sept 2014 Time: 9am – 5.30pm Venue: Rendezvous Hotel Fees: S$550 (normal) (S$220 Nett after PIC grant – Cash Payout Option) S$450 (Early Bird / 2 to go) (S$180 Nett after PIC Grant – Cash Payout Option) Early Bird Date: 8th Sept 2014 Note: Companies can claim 400% tax deductions or 60% cash payout of total training expenditure under the Productivity and Innovation Credit (PIC) Scheme.  Terms and Conditions apply. For more information, please check out IRAS website here Trainer: Mr Ullaganathan K.V.A Click Here For The Registration Form   Essential Leadership Skills for new Managers [26 Sept'14] Becoming a successful manager for newly promoted managers or new hires is often a challenging phase that most executives go through in their first few months; ranging from acclimatizing to the new organizational culture for new managers to self adaptation from an individual contributor role to a managerial role for newly promoted managers. Such a phase when not handled properly can result in unproductive situations for the company and in worse case scenarios, cause the company to lose a potentially valuable new manager or drastically de-motivate a former brilliant individual contributor who could potentially be a great manager. Whilst the management can assist to create the necessary environment for these managers, it is essential that the managers possess certain specific skill sets in order for them to effectively transit to their new role or work culture. This 1-Day Essential Leadership Skills for New  Managers Workshop will enable participants to more competently execute their management role. 2. WHO SHOULD ATTEND 2.1        Existing first line managers 2.2       New first line managers who just joined the company 2.3       Newly promoted first line managers (from individual contributors to supervising others) 3. SPECIFIC LEARNING OBJECTIVES Upon successful completion of the workshop, participants will be able to: 3.1          State the need for improving their skills-set to manage people, in the context of the Organisation’s Mission, Vision and Values 3.2          Articulate mindset for personal mastery and self-development 3.3          Describe how to model personal effectiveness as a team leader 3.4          Identify their own strengths and limitations of professional competence and management practices 3.5          Describe key roles and responsibilities for managing self and facilitating team’s contribution 3.6          Explain the importance of communication and developing cohesive teamwork 3.7          Describe how to motivate teams to achieve common goals and team targets 3.8          Describe how to manage conflicts amongst team members 3.9          Explain how utilise delegation as a motivational tool 3.10        Develop personal action plan for enhancing Managerial Leadership Skills  4. COURSE OUTLINE 4.1     Managerial Leadership Development – The Next Lap 4.1.1     The need for developing Managerial skills-set in the context of Organisation’s Mission, Vision and Values 4.1.2     Personal stake in the organisation’s success 4.1.3     Reflecting on personal mindset for development 4.1.4     Personal Mastery – The power within to become more competent leaders   4.2     Modelling Leadership Effectiveness 4.2.1     Leadership traits of competent managers 4.2.2    Ingredients of Professional Competence and Management Practice 4.2.3    Identifying and validating personal strengths and developmental areas   4.3     Enhancing Managerial Communication 4.3.1     The twin-pillar of effective communication 4.3.2     Becoming  aware of leadership bias 4.3.3     Body Language – The ‘Silent’ Communicator 4.3.4     The 3-A Principles of Empathetic Listening 4.3.5     The 3-Pronged Framework for Feedback   4.4     Motivating Synergistic Team Performance  4.4.1     The umbilical link between motivation and goals 4.4.2    Interdependent nature of cohesive teamwork 4.4.3    Influencing Team Cohesiveness and Synergy to draw out high performance – based on specific workplace scenarios   4.5     Managing Conflicts 4.5.1    The pervasive nature of conflicts within teams 4.5.2   Recognising the impact of conflicts 4.5.3   Unleashing the power of conflicts   4.6     Art of Delegation 4.6.1    Delegation as a motivational tool 4.6.2   What not to delegate 4.6.3   Impediments to delegation   4.7     Transfer of Learning – Personal Action Plan Developing Individual Action Plan for enhancing Managerial Leadership Skills   5. Training Methodology 5.1     Group Discussions & Presentations 5.2     Experiential Activities5.3     Skills – Practice / Role Play activities 5.4     Case Studies 5.5     Mini Sharing by Trainer About The Trainer Profile of Mr. Ullaganathan K.V.A. Mr. Nathan has 30 years’ experience in the fields of Leadership, Management, Negotiation, Marketing, Coaching, Mentoring, Strategy Formulation, Manufacturing, Customer Service, and Business Development. In his various roles as Head of Marketing for Asia Pacific & Europe, and Regional Planning Manager for Asia Pacific, he has travelled widely and conducted business with people of different culture.  Mr. Nathan has a great passion for training. For the past 10 years, he has trained people of different nationalities from Multi National Companies, Government Bodies and Service & Retail Sectors. These include organisations like Apple, Symantac, Oerlikon, ST Engineering, Murata Electronics, Panasonic, Sanmina, BW Shipping, Lloyd’s Register, Tanker Pacific, AVA, SAF, SPF, SPS, MAS, PUB, SSC, SATS, PSA, LTA, NUS, NYP, Jurong Health Services, Jurong Shipyard, Jet Airways, Fish & Co, NTUC Income, NTUC FairPrice, SingPost, HBO, National Library, BMW, MayBank, OCBC, State Bank of India, City Development Ltd, MSIG Insurance, Eurokars, AB Sciex, and Marina Bay Sands. Mr. Nathan’s training expertise includes Negotiation, Coaching, Leadership, Emotional Intelligence, Change Management, Art of Influencing, Service Excellence, Cross-cultural Communication, Presentation Skills, Creativity & Innovation, Critical Thinking, Managing Conflicts, Personal Effectiveness, Positive Mindset, Taking Initiative, and Experiential Team Building. He also conducts WDA’s nationally endorsed WSQ programmes. Mr Nathan is also proficient in facilitating Strategic Directions for Senior Management, conducting seminars, courseware development, Training-The-Trainers in areas such as Coaching, Basic Trainer’s Course, Effective Facilitation, After-Action Review (A.A.R.) and Effective Presentation. He also trains trainers to be certified in WDA’s ACTA programme and SAF’s Instructional Course (SAFIC).  During the Adult Learning Symposium 2009 (an exclusive platform for world thought leaders to share best practices in Continuing Education and Training), organised by the Institute for Adult Learners, Mr Nathan presented a workshop entitled, “Adult Learning – Art of Creative Facilitation”. The workshop received overwhelming response.  Besides training, Mr. Nathan has also conducted lectures for postgraduate (MBA) and undergraduate (LL.B.) programmes. His students included Ambassadors, CEOs, Doctors, Police Superintendents and HODs.  Mr. Nathan possesses a MBA in International Business, which he graduated with a Gold Award. His MBA thesis was on the impact of cultural differences on joint-ventures. Mr. Nathan is also a qualified Barrister-at-Law (Lincoln’s Inn, London) and holds a Bachelor of Laws Degree (Honours). His other qualifications include Singapore Workforce Development Agency’s Advanced Certificate in Training and Assessment (ACTA), Graduate Diploma in Marketing Management and Diploma in Management Studies. Mr. Nathan is serving, and has served, in various community bodies like WDA’s Training &d Adult Education Manpower Skills and Training Council (TAE MSTC), MCYS Board-of-Visitors, WINGS Counselling Centre (under NCSS), Lions Club, School Advisory Board and Ramakrishna Mission Boys’ Home. Mr. Nathan’s life-story was featured in a half-hour TV program on how he overcame life’s adversities. He also appeared in Channel News Asia during the Up Close with the Minister program. His achievements were featured in various newspapers like the Straits Times and Tamil Murasu. He was also featured in the National Radio 93.8 Live “Slice of Life” Talk Show. Mr. Nathan strongly believes that training should not merely focus on upgrading skills, knowledge and competencies but also inculcate character-building and life-long application of the competencies acquired.  Hence, he weaves his wide practical work-experience and personal life-experiences into his training programs. Learning Materials Every participant will receive Learner’s kit including notes, and case studies. 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Selection Of New Books For Women Readers

By Mattie MacDonald

In surveys conducted about reading habits, it has consistently been found that women tend to read more than men. When it comes to reading fiction, they make up a very clear majority. According to one theory, this is because certain neurons in their brains make them more able to empathize with fictional characters. New books for women readers are constantly being written and made available from many online sources.

The reading habits of males and females also appear to be quite different according to market research. When a woman picks up a book, she will often read avidly until she has reached the last page. Males appear to read more for the purpose of learning how to do something or to solve a particular problem. They will also tend to be more casual in their approach to reading, often admitting to not finishing a book.

This is probably why it is possible to find websites entirely devoted to the reading needs of females. They provide a platform where information can be exchanged and suggestions given about what to read. There are many different ways in which this can take place, such as participation in discussion groups or review writing. Of course, there are many other websites selling novels that do not distinguish between genders and a filtered search easily leads users to suitable content.

Matching users with suitable content is the aim of most of these websites. Novels are broken down into many categories, enabling a search to be conducted in a variety of ways. This allows users to find exactly what they are looking more easily. They do not have to wade through thousands of novels to find one that is suitable.

If they have finished reading all the novels written by a certain author, other authors of the same type of novels may also be recommended. Best sellers, top picks and other categories give insight into what novels are most popular with the reading public. Reviews, some of which are written by customers and others by in-house editors, may also be helpful when making a decision.

Female authors are publishing novels covering a vast range of genres today. Themes cover a vast range of topics to which a female reader can relate such as relationships, her place in society and her dreams. From forensic pathologists to fantasy heroines, the characters are often strong and courageous. Another popular choice is female authors who write real life stories about how they have survived chronic illness, abuse or violence. Their stories are often heartrending to read but inspiring and uplifting too.

Romance is one of the genres that tends to appeal to females more than males. Reading classics and important novels is often highly inspirational and informative. However, romance novels provide a gratifying escape and even those who would rather read serious, worthy literature need to experience some light relief at times.

There are currently hundreds of different genres of novels available. Adventure, mystery, crime, memoirs, romance are just some of these. There is something to appeal to every taste, from cerebral and serious to light-hearted and sexy. New novels are constantly being released and buying them is easier than it has ever been in the past. Users registered on websites selling novels are usually notified of new arrivals, discounts and any special offers.

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Pointers In Looking For A Senior Care Center

By Mattie MacDonald

Most individuals typically consider it a challenge when taking care for their older parents. There are cases where they have to work to be able to earn money and the parents are left alone in their houses. Most of the times, if these people are left alone, they might incur injuries and involved in other incidents.

Since this is the case, there are some people who would like to make sure that their older parents will be taken care of even if they are not with them all the time. They may decide to put them in a senior care Columbus Ohio center where there are caregivers who can certainly take care of them. There are a number of tips provided that will help these individuals look for the right one for this task.

A good place to start searching for centers offering this type of service is through referrals from other family members, friends, and acquaintances. There are lots of these establishments in existence nowadays. He needs to have a couple of centers with him so that he can have a number of choices to choose from.

Government agencies are requiring companies to register their businesses with them. After their registration, the firms will be able to get hold of important documents such as business licenses and permits necessary for them to operate their business. In this case, the individual should also check if the centre has these legal documents with them.

It would be good if the establishment already has a long list of experiences with regards to this field. These experiences will help them in dealing with the elderly that are under their supervision. Through these numerous experiences, they will be able to build a reputation of their own. A favorable reputation can be earned in cases where the elderly and their families are satisfied with their services.

Elderly people already have low levels of immunity. In this case, they will be more prone to getting viruses and bacteria. For this, the environment occupied by them should always be clean. It is recommended for a person to visit the location and inspect its cleanliness.

It is also important that the rooms and other sections of the establishment can easily be accessed by the elderly. For those using wheelchairs, slanted paths and elevators should be accessible to them. Their safety should also be ensured. Pointed things should be kept away from their reach so as not to hurt themselves.

The person should observe if the caregivers are qualified to perform their jobs. They should have completed a college degree related to providing care to the adults. They also have to undergo several rigorous training for handling and dealing with the elders and their various behaviors.

Ultimately, the individual should check the personalities of the caregivers. They should be very friendly not only to the patient assigned to them but also to the other people living in the establishment. They should also be able to understand that the elders need extra care and attention in this stage of their lives.

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Finding And Reading Young Adult Book Reviews

By Marlene Blevins

Information on or summaries of books for your teen would be so helpful to you when you are trying to find appropriate reading materials for your child. The very best source for this is in young adult book reviews which you can find in publications and online. They will be beneficial in assisting you in locating exactly what you have in mind for that special young person.

If you are seeking reading materials, reviews help you decide if the novel featured is something you would choose for your child to read. They are a great way to narrow down your choices and to explore new and interesting works by both established and new authors.

It will save time and dollars when choosing these for the teens in your class or household. You do not want to spend money for the work and then have the hardcover or paperback just lay there unopened and unread until it is stored on a shelf somewhere.

You know your teen better than anyone so read the papers and magazines to help you choose the best novels and nonfiction for this age group. Decide on the genre of the work you are seeking. It could be science fiction, fantasy, futuristic, drama or even a mystery. Online searches are even more effective because the internet has so much more information for customers of various types of reading materials.

A review that has caught your interest may have a very interesting introduction. It may discuss the author's writing style as well as the genre of that particular work. Writings by the same author may be mentioned. The genre may be revealed as well as the writing style or format used. The author may be compared, favorably or unfavorably, to other writers. Some of this vital information may also be revealed at the end of the article.

In the article body, a story or work summary will be laid out. It will give the reader the story or information basics as well as describe the writer's style and his knowledge of the material. Of course, the ending of the work is not given as this would defeat the purpose of buying the manual or story. This framework will assist a parent in making a decision as to whether or not to purchase it. If is is apparently not something a teen would be interested in, the reader may stop reading the article immediately.

Those individuals who become intrigued by what the article reveals will continue reading. They may plan on purchasing that particular work either at the store or online. They will have a chance to evaluate any language or violence issues inside the pages. If parents are not sure if they wish to buy it, they can write down or copy the article for future reference.

Looking for these works in magazines, newspapers, and online will help readers assist teens in expanding their horizons by introducing them to newer, more current novels and nonfiction as well as classical and more well known writers. They will provide a guide for purchasing future books by the very same author if the teen reading it really enjoys the story and the writing style.

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Everything You Need To Know About Tucson Speech Therapist

By Colette Foreman

The service providers are important. Information is one of the important factors when it comes to getting a Tucson speech therapist. These people are many and are located on various parts and regions of the world. You can get their services locally. This can only help you if they are available locally. Other service providers are found in various countries. The right services are got if you happen to hire the right persons. The work you want to be done determine whether you are to hire them or not. Large loads of work will require you to get the services of the professionals.

If you need them, you should have information that will counsel you to the best service people. It will act as your tool of guidance since it will help you to the services that you desire. This requires you to determine on the source of information you will source. The appropriate source should be your main priority. Information is hence got from the source.

Information is generally retrieved from different sources of information. These people can be in the point of affording you with what you require. Your location might determine this. You may be in the same location with them. If they are there, you need to use them to get the details. This is when you are supposed to visit them to come up with what you require. First hand information will be got since you will be able to see them in work. Quality of their services should be not be compromised for.

The internet is the other important source of information that you can find important in this case. The companies that provide the services have made it easy for you to access information. This is explained by the fact that they have designed websites that provide you with the important information. These websites will normally outline the services that are offered by the companies. You will arrive to the right company with the help of this information.

You are supposed to determine the right companies after you have accessed the information properly. You need to compare the acquired details from the various sources of information. After determining the companies, you are supposed to decide on the one that offers the best service. This then entails you to contact them. You can use various forms of communication. The call and the text methods are appropriate in this case. This requires you to decide on the method of communication you want to use.

Using the internet is important since more details are acquired. The internet requires you to be more vigilant. This is necessary since disappointments will normally arise if you fail to consider the important factors. Poor services may be hired in this case. You will end up losing your money to the wrong service providers.

Fraud activities are common. They are caused by the online fraudsters that confuse the service seekers. Their websites will try to confuse you to inquire services that they do not provide. Avoiding them is the only precaution.

Distinguishing these people is hectic. Information is required to help you prove the legitimacy of the companies. Consumer sites will provide you with review information that is important.

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Course Information Date: 26 September 2014 (Fri) Time: 9.00am to 5.00pm Venue: Concorde Hotel Function Room (f.k.a Le Meridien Hotel) Fees: S$500 (S$200 after PIC grant)* *Enjoy up to 400% tax deduction or 60% cash payout under the Productivity and Innovation Credit (PIC) scheme for Staff Training. Find out more at https://www.iras.gov.sg/ or email picredit@iras.gov.sg Inclusive of teabreaks and lunch Registration is on a 1st come 1st serve basis. Register early to avoid disappointment. Click here for registration form To register, please contact Ms Elsie Koh @ 9857 8570/ 62789785 or elsie@360degrees.com.sg Unsubscribe If you no longer wish to receive our email - please click unsubscribe here. Thank you. 1 Day Workshop on Negotiating To Create Value: Using Win-Win Principles to Negotiate Better Agreements While we all negotiate every day, few people are ever taught how to negotiate. Fewer still appreciate the importance of preparing to negotiate, or understand the principles of a win-win outcome. Most of us are expected to negotiate effectively with key accounts, strategic partners, customers and vendors repeatedly over a long period of time. We also negotiate within our own organization, with bosses, colleagues, even subordinates. We need to achieve good results for ourselves while maintaining healthy, long-term relationships with our negotiating partners. In today's world, a win-win approach is the only acceptable approach to negotiation. A successful negotiation begins with preparation: gathering information, identifying interests and currencies of exchange, and creating options. It also requires an understanding of negotiating power, timing, tactics, and counter-tactics. Finally, successful negotiators must know how to guarantee they will not lose by developing a strong Plan B. This practical and interactive two-day workshop was designed for people who must negotiate in a variety of settings. It is based on the "principled negotiation" approach developed at Harvard. Facilitated by David Goldwich, a trained lawyer and mediator, this program focuses on preparing for negotiation and provides a framework for negotiating win-win outcomes. Who should attend: Managers, supervisors, lawyers, purchasing agents, contracts officers, executives, sales and marketing staff, customer service representatives, administrative and technical staff, and anyone whose work requires them to negotiate with and influence others? Workshop outline: An Introduction to Negotiating Understanding negotiation How do you negotiate? The negotiation process: Four stages Distributive, integrative, and mixed motive negotiating The Win-Win Approach: Creating and Claiming Value Negotiating multiple issues – it isn't just about price! Choosing your strategy Five styles of negotiating Using anchor points to your advantage Offers and counteroffers Currencies of exchange and how to leverage them Negotiating Power and Leverage Information Timing and deadlines Your guarantee: building a strong Plan B The psychology of negotiation: Perception, framing and cognitive biases Behaviours of Winning Negotiators: What They Do, and Don't Do Asking questions Listening Persuasiveness Explaining before disagreeing Empathy – seeing it their way Lateral thinking Avoiding negative behaviours Negotiating Tactics and Counter-tactics: Dirty Tricks? Or part of the Game? The flinch The squeeze Higher authority Good guy / bad guy Concession patterns Ultimatums The nibble Using emotions tactically Dealing with an impasse Preparing to Negotiate: Using an Eight-Step Checklist Interests vs. positions Currencies Options Plan B Rationale Communication Relationship Implementation Bonus section: The Eleven Commandments of Negotiation Program objectives: Understand the elements of the "principled" negotiation approach Distinguish interests from positions and learn how to uncover hidden interests Leverage on differently valued currencies of exchange to create value out of nothing Develop alternatives and a powerful Plan B so you cannot lose Know how and when to make offers and counter-offers Develop negotiating power even when your position is weak Use anchor points to get more every time Differentiate the five styles of negotiating and when to use each style Learn common negotiating tactics and defend against them with counter-tactics Understand the roles of perception and biases and avoid psychological traps Frame issues to your advantage Know the behaviours of winning negotiators Create options to maximize the chances for a win-win outcome Use an eight-step template to systematically prepare for any negotiation Methodology Presentation / discussion Negotiation simulations Skit Demonstrations Interactive sessions Videos 360 Degrees Trainer David Goldwich is a "reformed" lawyer who is committed to helping people gets what they want by teaching them how to play the negotiation game and be assertive, compelling, persuasive communicators. David has MBA and JD degrees from accredited and respected bricks-and-mortar universities. He practiced law in the United States for more than ten years, arguing before judges and political, government, and community bodies. He knows how to persuade the toughest audiences. David is trained as a mediator and has managed small businesses as well. Recognizing that lawyers perpetuate rather than solve problems, David began lecturing and training in 1995. He has taught at the tertiary level in the USA and in Singapore. As a trainer, David applies the "80/20 Rule" by identifying the few critical tools necessary for the greatest improvement and presenting them in a form that is easy to learn and simple to use. An engaging and award-winning speaker, David uses humour and stories culled from his own experience as a lawyer, businessman, and father to help people reach breakthrough changes in their personal and professional lives. He is the author of three books and numerous articles in his field of expertise. David specializes in Negotiation, advocating the interest-based negotiation approach developed at Harvard to achieve win-win outcomes. However, he can also take the gloves off and teach more hardball tactics and counter-tactics. He uses simulations, role play, skits, and interactive sessions to help participants learn and improve critical negotiating skills and behaviours. David is the author of Win-Win Negotiations: Developing the Mindset, Skills and Behaviours of Win-Win Negotiators. He also trains in the related field of conflict management. David also conducts workshops in Persuasive Presentation Skills, Storytelling in Business, Assertiveness, and Influence and Persuasion. David has written widely on business and communications issues, and is the author of Why Did the Chicken Cross the Road?: Lessons in Effective Communication. 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Online Businesses Should Hire Ghost Writer

By Harriet Porter

Businesses of all sizes that want an online presence should look at the Internet as a marketing tool. Even if they do not plan to sell online, their presence should be enticing so that people can see their storefront or place a snail mail order. Although the upfront cost of starting an online presence is low, to hire ghost writer that understands basic business principles is an investment.

The great thing about doing business over the Internet is that it allows people across the world to access goods or services that a business has to offer. Another factor is that there are many social communication venues from which to choose. Although many of these are free to use, it pays to invest in the initial presentation.

Like any other type of marketing, there is no medium guaranteed to drive traffic. Those new to social media marketing may believe that posting outrageous content or post miscellaneous information daily and business matters sometimes is effective. If a person feels this is right for their brand, it may be best to employ this after building a faithful audience.

Blanket messages are another mistake that proprietors make when posting online. Telling those who may not be interested is a waste of time as opposed to targeting those who are likely to buy. As sales are often the driving force, having online communication that gives prospects something to look forward to should help to convert into good numbers.

Timing is the most challenging task when it comes to marketing because it takes time to find a happy medium. Some companies contact their mailing list recipients on a daily basis but this must be done carefully. Sending out information that is of value is appreciated. However, if trivial content must be used, it should be done sparingly.

Choosing a couple of writers that understand business is highly recommended. They can write from an angle that is fresh and possibly provide the reader with details they may not have known. If they understand how social media works, this is even better. Occasionally, the owner or the regular staff may want input, as this should be done as a group effort.

It is best to take time finding a wordsmith and not look at their services as an expense but as an investment. Though everyday users of social media may be good posting information on their personal account but this does not mean that they can do the same for a business. The online content should not only be engaging but have the power to convert into sales.

The internet is filled with web content writers that will work for low prices. Although online advertising is inexpensive compared to other mediums, it pays to find a web writer who can make a commitment. The best way to ensure that they will not jump ship immediately is to offer a reasonable fee and possibly make room for negotiations. It is not uncommon for a writer to request a byline or a link to their site.

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Selecting A Ghost Writer For Hire

By Harriet Porter

Celebrities, political leaders and busy executives often hire ghostwriters to draft or edit books. A ghost writer for hire will advertise their services, often on internet sites, and freelancers usually have to bid against one another on a project. Today these writers work on many others types of materials too such as blogs, speeches, magazine articles and more. The demand for written content in fields such as social media is extremely high.

The role of such a writer varies from project to project. Sometimes they will do most of the writing. Others times they may work on cleaning up and editing a rough draft. Sometimes they will even need to do a fair amount of research themselves. Memoirs, self-help books and cookbooks are just a few types of material they might work on.

One of the considerations when hiring such a writer is whether to approach an established ghost writing organization or to use a freelancer. There are many freelancers offering their services and bidding on projects. There may be a cost benefit in hiring a freelancer but unless the right one is hired, reliability and competence may be a problem.

When working with a firm, there is the benefit of having them negotiate fees, draw up a contract and even arbitrate in the event of a dispute. However, working with a competent and reliable freelancer is another option. Another factor that affects the choice of an individual is the nature and scope of a project.

When hiring a person, it is very important to examine samples of previous work product. This will often give a good indication of capability, particularly if the work is of a similar nature to what is required. However, sometimes ghostwriters are contractually obliged not to reveal what they have written. In this case, they can be given a chance to produce a custom sample by writing about a small memory or idea.

Interviewing the individual is another important way to help with making a decision. One soon establishes whether communication is possible. This process is one requiring much collaboration. One needs to trust that ideas and thoughts will be transformed into the written word in the best way possible.

If working with a firm, they handle the contractual side of the project and get both parties to sign. When hiring a freelancer, it is still very important to put details of the project down in written form, from deadlines to how and when payment is to be made. A written contract is particularly important in a situation like this as many problems and even legal issues can arise if terms are not clear.

Ghostwriters are most commonly not given any acknowledgement for the work they do. They understand this when they choose this career and realize that their work is done in the background. This does not mean that they are any less committed to what they do. Well established, professional ghostwriters make it their business to assist their clients to the best of their ability to put their ideas and stories into written form.

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Choosing A Quality Engineering Technical Writer And Editor

By Colette Foreman

When individuals are looking to prepare articles for publication, they will find a professional who can look over the work and ensure that everything is in the proper order. A quality engineering technical writer and editor can help out quite a bit. Men and women will get all the help they can need and can send their articles off to press.

The best editors will know a lot about the various fields of science. A knowledge of biology, chemistry, and physics will help out quite a bit. Editors will also know about geology, as this is the field that will need to be consulted when large buildings are being built. Project managers will have to make sure that the bedrock is in the proper shape.

While science will be important, individuals will likely also need to be knowledgeable of math. By learning about calculus, men and women will be able to handle any equation that is placed in front of them. In fact, a familiarity with high-level math is one of the most important benefits of working with a professional writer and editor.

Grammar and spelling will have to be checked in numerous times. When errors turn up, this will reflect badly on the business. Editors will be able to catch any spelling errors and clean them up in no time. With dedication, everything will be formalized rather quickly. No spelling errors will appear in the final copy before it goes on to press.

Figures will also have to be edited carefully. Professionals can look at the captions on the diagrams to make sure they have been put together correctly. Diagrams that are drawn incorrectly will make the publisher appear bad. Captions that have the wrong kind of font can be a big problem, as this will make the text itself very hard to read. The proper sized font should always be used as well.

Deadlines will always have to be discussed beforehand so people know what to expect. With dedication, these deadlines can be met without a problem. If people cannot meet a deadline, then an alternative will likely have to be worked out. Clients and editors can get together before the project work begins to go over the details and clear up any issues.

People who end up becoming good writers will be able to get their work published in science magazines. Some people might even go on to be college professors. In a world where knowledge is surely lacking, men and women who know a lot about the planet will be at a premium. They can pull in nice salaries going forward.

In the end, writers who are skilled in engineering will bring a lot to the table. They'll be able to edit any article and ensure that things come together nicely. They can also look for problems with spelling and grammar. The final product will be immaculate and will come out nicely. The clients will appreciate the work and will surely bring their business there in the future.

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All The Necessary Information Concerning Oil And Gas Technical Writer And Editor

By Harriet Porter

Information is important when it comes to the service providers. This information can be retrieved from different places. You can find them in you location while others are internationally based. The load you have will determine the nature of services you need. Professional oil and gas technical writer and editor will be hired in the case that you need quality services.

When you need these services you require information. Information is vital in that it will help you to hire the best service providers. This information should be handled with a lot of care. The best information should be got from the right source of information.

Information can be got on various ways. One can resolve to visit them at their working places. Their offices might be the places that they conduct their daily activities. This entails you to interrogate their offices so that you can come up with the required details that would lead you to the best service providers.

The internet is the other source of information that you can apply. The websites normally act as the information sites of different companies. The firms market themselves through the websites. They will outline the nature of the services they offer. This then entails you to open the different web pages to view information on the various firms and the quality services.

The right company is arrived at after you have compared the different information of the companies from the different sites. The next step entails you to contact the company that you want to purchase their services. You can use the mode of communication that is more convenient to you. The call method of communication is the best since you will get automatic replay from the company. Sending message does not guarantee an automatic replay.

A lot of vigilance is necessary when you are handling the online information. Genuine information that has facts on the companies should be sorted. This is significant since some of the companies provide the unreal information that is not valid. Low quality services will be got from these companies hence you should exercise care. Ignorance is not good to you, it might make you regret later.

The online activities are common with many people. Fraud activities have been part of the internet. The activities are carried by online fraudsters that are there to manipulate you. They generate money in the unfair ways. They do make websites that are there to confuse you those of the real companies. Unsuspecting consumers are their main target. Evading them is the key to avoid regrets. Their services are not there in the real sense.

You should find ways that you can avoid them. Avoiding them is normally a hard process that requires your commitment. You are required to use the internet in this case. The internet will provide you with the various websites that are set to prevent the exploitation of the consumers. Various consumer sites will provide overview information on the legitimacy of the different companies offering the services. This entails you to open the sites to view the information and the truth about the various companies. Fraudster activities will also be unmasked.

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