"Oh, A Baby Cheetah."

Grouping- this is a memorization technique I learned to use back in High School. This week, this technique popped up again & certainly came in handy during an in-class challenge of memorizing a list of words. It was interesting to see the group who had been given the grouped list memorized the most words. We related this back to our writing. When we group similar content together, we become more efficient as well as more effective.

We can use grouping in our writing through O.A.B.C.

Opening: prepares reader to receive what is in body of message; an attention getter, or hook

Agenda: preview of or bridge to the body of the message.

Body: the "meat" of your message. Should be clear, correct, complete & compelling.

Conclusion: reaffirms the main message.

 This format organizes the writing for the reader so it not only increases the chances of  it actually getting read but also increases the probability of it being remembered. 

I will use this technique in order to clarify & strengthen my writing in business. 

Team Support

This past week our team taught the class how to effectively enhance visual elements using HATS: headings, art, typography & spacing. The main point I took away from putting this presentation together, was to "think visually, not just textually."
Sometimes it's the picture that conveys the message the best.

Stand & Deliver!

It's time. You have been preparing for days, maybe even weeks for this big day. The plan? You will stand and deliver, to the best of your ability, all you have prepared. Your slides are up & all your notes are memorized. The time to worry & prepare is long gone. You look out, take a deep breath, and begin your presentation. It's not about you anymore.