Weekend Coffee Share
Weekend Coffee Share is a time for us to take a break out of our lives and enjoy some timely catching up with friends (old and new)! If we were having coffee, I'd begin by screaming. I know that's rude, but I can't help it. This new job is frustrating. The training was abysmal. Unprofessional, confusing and hurried. All the while the people giving it kept saying "I know you can't remember most of this but . . . " But there are better ways to train so more can be retained. First start by using the appropriate media. Not everything should be taught with PowerPoint. Second, don't talk too fast. Third allow questions. You might not want questions throughout your talk, but allow some time at some point for them. (Only one person forbid questions.) Sometimes comments like "Your mic isn't working" are essential for any good to come from a presentation. Fourth use fonts people can read. Embedding a two page letter into a slide that's embedded ...