Rapport is a feeling of being in-sync with someone else, to be on the same wavelength and consequently to really understand and appreciate someone else and their opinions.
When we look at communication, we are taught to think that the most important are the words we say. Yet, the words, all in all, only form about 7% of the total communication between two people. Roughly 38% are determined by how we say the words (voice qualities), and an astounding 55% by non-verbal communication or body language. That means, it is not only important what you say, but how and with what gestures.
We need rapport for unconsciously making the other person believe that we two are alike, it massively increases response potential. As a consequence, it will be easier for us to lead the other person to our point of view.
That is the ART of PERSUASION!
Presentation skills are the skills you need in delivering effective and engaging presentations to a variety of audiences. These skills cover a variety of areas such as:
the structure of your presentation,
the design of your slides,
the tone of your voice
and the body language you convey
Rapport is a feeling of being in-sync with someone else, to be on the same wavelength and consequently to really understand and appreciate someone else and their opinions.
When we look at communication, we are taught to think that the most important are the words we say. Yet, the words, all in all, only form about 7% of the total communication between two people. Roughly 38% are determined by how we say the words (voice qualities), and an astounding 55% by non-verbal communication or body language. That means, it is not only important what you say, but how and with what gestures.
We need rapport for unconsciously making the other person believe that we two are alike, it massively increases response potential. As a consequence, it will be easier for us to lead the other person to our point of view.
That is the ART of PERSUASION!
Presentation skills are the skills you need in delivering effective and engaging presentations to a variety of audiences. These skills cover a variety of areas such as:
the structure of your presentation,
the design of your slides,
the tone of your voice
and the body language you convey
How to Effectively Utilize Rewards and Recognitionguest7c430d
This presentation takes a fresh look at how to recognize and reward people in the work environment. It is suitable for both private and public sector environments.
The Body Language Cards For A Successful PresentationBodyLanguageCards
Body language is the competitive advantage
We practice our verbal skills before a presentation , but few of us give much attention to the non verbal communication and body language skills that help convey the verbal message- and can make the difference
This is a presentation I did a while back on the importance soft skills for Engineers. It applies to any professional and is based on my observations and thoughts on the subject. The main focus of the presentation is on interoffice and client relations..
Effective communication always requires good skills. If you don't have this skill you will never be able to communicate.
This is all what you need to know about communication skills.
GraphRAG is All You need? LLM & Knowledge GraphGuy Korland
Guy Korland, CEO and Co-founder of FalkorDB, will review two articles on the integration of language models with knowledge graphs.
1. Unifying Large Language Models and Knowledge Graphs: A Roadmap.
https://arxiv.org/abs/2306.08302
2. Microsoft Research's GraphRAG paper and a review paper on various uses of knowledge graphs:
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/research/blog/graphrag-unlocking-llm-discovery-on-narrative-private-data/
How to Effectively Utilize Rewards and Recognitionguest7c430d
This presentation takes a fresh look at how to recognize and reward people in the work environment. It is suitable for both private and public sector environments.
The Body Language Cards For A Successful PresentationBodyLanguageCards
Body language is the competitive advantage
We practice our verbal skills before a presentation , but few of us give much attention to the non verbal communication and body language skills that help convey the verbal message- and can make the difference
This is a presentation I did a while back on the importance soft skills for Engineers. It applies to any professional and is based on my observations and thoughts on the subject. The main focus of the presentation is on interoffice and client relations..
Effective communication always requires good skills. If you don't have this skill you will never be able to communicate.
This is all what you need to know about communication skills.
GraphRAG is All You need? LLM & Knowledge GraphGuy Korland
Guy Korland, CEO and Co-founder of FalkorDB, will review two articles on the integration of language models with knowledge graphs.
1. Unifying Large Language Models and Knowledge Graphs: A Roadmap.
https://arxiv.org/abs/2306.08302
2. Microsoft Research's GraphRAG paper and a review paper on various uses of knowledge graphs:
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/research/blog/graphrag-unlocking-llm-discovery-on-narrative-private-data/
UiPath Test Automation using UiPath Test Suite series, part 6DianaGray10
Welcome to UiPath Test Automation using UiPath Test Suite series part 6. In this session, we will cover Test Automation with generative AI and Open AI.
UiPath Test Automation with generative AI and Open AI webinar offers an in-depth exploration of leveraging cutting-edge technologies for test automation within the UiPath platform. Attendees will delve into the integration of generative AI, a test automation solution, with Open AI advanced natural language processing capabilities.
Throughout the session, participants will discover how this synergy empowers testers to automate repetitive tasks, enhance testing accuracy, and expedite the software testing life cycle. Topics covered include the seamless integration process, practical use cases, and the benefits of harnessing AI-driven automation for UiPath testing initiatives. By attending this webinar, testers, and automation professionals can gain valuable insights into harnessing the power of AI to optimize their test automation workflows within the UiPath ecosystem, ultimately driving efficiency and quality in software development processes.
What will you get from this session?
1. Insights into integrating generative AI.
2. Understanding how this integration enhances test automation within the UiPath platform
3. Practical demonstrations
4. Exploration of real-world use cases illustrating the benefits of AI-driven test automation for UiPath
Topics covered:
What is generative AI
Test Automation with generative AI and Open AI.
UiPath integration with generative AI
Speaker:
Deepak Rai, Automation Practice Lead, Boundaryless Group and UiPath MVP
Securing your Kubernetes cluster_ a step-by-step guide to success !KatiaHIMEUR1
Today, after several years of existence, an extremely active community and an ultra-dynamic ecosystem, Kubernetes has established itself as the de facto standard in container orchestration. Thanks to a wide range of managed services, it has never been so easy to set up a ready-to-use Kubernetes cluster.
However, this ease of use means that the subject of security in Kubernetes is often left for later, or even neglected. This exposes companies to significant risks.
In this talk, I'll show you step-by-step how to secure your Kubernetes cluster for greater peace of mind and reliability.
GraphSummit Singapore | The Future of Agility: Supercharging Digital Transfor...Neo4j
Leonard Jayamohan, Partner & Generative AI Lead, Deloitte
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Generative AI Deep Dive: Advancing from Proof of Concept to ProductionAggregage
Join Maher Hanafi, VP of Engineering at Betterworks, in this new session where he'll share a practical framework to transform Gen AI prototypes into impactful products! He'll delve into the complexities of data collection and management, model selection and optimization, and ensuring security, scalability, and responsible use.
Climate Impact of Software Testing at Nordic Testing DaysKari Kakkonen
My slides at Nordic Testing Days 6.6.2024
Climate impact / sustainability of software testing discussed on the talk. ICT and testing must carry their part of global responsibility to help with the climat warming. We can minimize the carbon footprint but we can also have a carbon handprint, a positive impact on the climate. Quality characteristics can be added with sustainability, and then measured continuously. Test environments can be used less, and in smaller scale and on demand. Test techniques can be used in optimizing or minimizing number of tests. Test automation can be used to speed up testing.
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Clients don’t know what they don’t know. What web solutions are right for them? How does WordPress come into the picture? How do you make sure you understand scope and timeline? What do you do if sometime changes?
All these questions and more will be explored as we talk about matching clients’ needs with what your agency offers without pulling teeth or pulling your hair out. Practical tips, and strategies for successful relationship building that leads to closing the deal.
GDG Cloud Southlake #33: Boule & Rebala: Effective AppSec in SDLC using Deplo...James Anderson
Effective Application Security in Software Delivery lifecycle using Deployment Firewall and DBOM
The modern software delivery process (or the CI/CD process) includes many tools, distributed teams, open-source code, and cloud platforms. Constant focus on speed to release software to market, along with the traditional slow and manual security checks has caused gaps in continuous security as an important piece in the software supply chain. Today organizations feel more susceptible to external and internal cyber threats due to the vast attack surface in their applications supply chain and the lack of end-to-end governance and risk management.
The software team must secure its software delivery process to avoid vulnerability and security breaches. This needs to be achieved with existing tool chains and without extensive rework of the delivery processes. This talk will present strategies and techniques for providing visibility into the true risk of the existing vulnerabilities, preventing the introduction of security issues in the software, resolving vulnerabilities in production environments quickly, and capturing the deployment bill of materials (DBOM).
Speakers:
Bob Boule
Robert Boule is a technology enthusiast with PASSION for technology and making things work along with a knack for helping others understand how things work. He comes with around 20 years of solution engineering experience in application security, software continuous delivery, and SaaS platforms. He is known for his dynamic presentations in CI/CD and application security integrated in software delivery lifecycle.
Gopinath Rebala
Gopinath Rebala is the CTO of OpsMx, where he has overall responsibility for the machine learning and data processing architectures for Secure Software Delivery. Gopi also has a strong connection with our customers, leading design and architecture for strategic implementations. Gopi is a frequent speaker and well-known leader in continuous delivery and integrating security into software delivery.
Unlocking Productivity: Leveraging the Potential of Copilot in Microsoft 365, a presentation by Christoforos Vlachos, Senior Solutions Manager – Modern Workplace, Uni Systems
In the rapidly evolving landscape of technologies, XML continues to play a vital role in structuring, storing, and transporting data across diverse systems. The recent advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) present new methodologies for enhancing XML development workflows, introducing efficiency, automation, and intelligent capabilities. This presentation will outline the scope and perspective of utilizing AI in XML development. The potential benefits and the possible pitfalls will be highlighted, providing a balanced view of the subject.
We will explore the capabilities of AI in understanding XML markup languages and autonomously creating structured XML content. Additionally, we will examine the capacity of AI to enrich plain text with appropriate XML markup. Practical examples and methodological guidelines will be provided to elucidate how AI can be effectively prompted to interpret and generate accurate XML markup.
Further emphasis will be placed on the role of AI in developing XSLT, or schemas such as XSD and Schematron. We will address the techniques and strategies adopted to create prompts for generating code, explaining code, or refactoring the code, and the results achieved.
The discussion will extend to how AI can be used to transform XML content. In particular, the focus will be on the use of AI XPath extension functions in XSLT, Schematron, Schematron Quick Fixes, or for XML content refactoring.
The presentation aims to deliver a comprehensive overview of AI usage in XML development, providing attendees with the necessary knowledge to make informed decisions. Whether you’re at the early stages of adopting AI or considering integrating it in advanced XML development, this presentation will cover all levels of expertise.
By highlighting the potential advantages and challenges of integrating AI with XML development tools and languages, the presentation seeks to inspire thoughtful conversation around the future of XML development. We’ll not only delve into the technical aspects of AI-powered XML development but also discuss practical implications and possible future directions.
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One such alternative that has garnered significant attention and acclaim is Nitrux Linux 3.5.0, a sleek, powerful, and user-friendly Linux distribution that promises to redefine the way we interact with our devices. With its focus on performance, security, and customization, Nitrux Linux presents a compelling case for those seeking to break free from the constraints of proprietary software and embrace the freedom and flexibility of open-source computing.
Epistemic Interaction - tuning interfaces to provide information for AI supportAlan Dix
Paper presented at SYNERGY workshop at AVI 2024, Genoa, Italy. 3rd June 2024
https://alandix.com/academic/papers/synergy2024-epistemic/
As machine learning integrates deeper into human-computer interactions, the concept of epistemic interaction emerges, aiming to refine these interactions to enhance system adaptability. This approach encourages minor, intentional adjustments in user behaviour to enrich the data available for system learning. This paper introduces epistemic interaction within the context of human-system communication, illustrating how deliberate interaction design can improve system understanding and adaptation. Through concrete examples, we demonstrate the potential of epistemic interaction to significantly advance human-computer interaction by leveraging intuitive human communication strategies to inform system design and functionality, offering a novel pathway for enriching user-system engagements.
Essentials of Automations: The Art of Triggers and Actions in FMESafe Software
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We’ll kick things off by showcasing the most commonly used event-based triggers, introducing you to various automation workflows like manual triggers, schedules, directory watchers, and more. Plus, see how these elements play out in real scenarios.
Whether you’re tweaking your current setup or building from the ground up, this session will arm you with the tools and insights needed to transform your FME usage into a powerhouse of productivity. Join us to discover effective strategies that simplify complex processes, enhancing your productivity and transforming your data management practices with FME. Let’s turn complexity into clarity and make your workspaces work wonders!
Essentials of Automations: The Art of Triggers and Actions in FME
Communication
1. COMMUNICATION
IN
MANAGEMENT
By: Amanda McGinnis & Cherise Lawrence
2. 5 DIMENSIONS OF COMMUNICATION
Phenomenology
1. Meanings are interpreted by people, not the words.
Slang
2. Message Channels
Verbal and nonverbal communication
3. Roles
Difference in status between two individuals
4. Feedback
A response from the receiver to the sender to show you
understand what they are saying
5. Listening
More than just hearing, requires active attention.
3. MESSAGE CHANNELS
Verbal
Speech
Written
Technology
Ex: Email
Non-Verbal
Body Language
Actions
Visual Symbols
Environments
4. ROLES
Receivers & Senders
Feedback-message the sender receives back from its
partner.
In form of:
Eye Contact
Verbal Response
Nods
Shows you are listening
5. LISTENING
Requires active attention and Avoiding Distractions
to understand and remember the message.
Pay attention to speaker both verbal and non-verbal
communication.
Give feedback to show you understand the
message.
When listening to employee:
Be empathetic
Don’t judge
6. Language Paralanguage
VS.
Paralanguage-way the
Language-words we
words are said
speak Includes
Inflection
Rate
What am I Volume
saying? Pronunciation & Fluency
Fluency-using “um” or “ya
know”
Pronunciation-change
accent to relate to people.
Silence
Sometimes get more
information by saying
nothing.
7. WAYS TO IMPROVE VERBAL COMMUNICATION
Avoid Confusion when choosing words.
Be brief and precise
Know when to use redundancy.
Choose right time and place
“Be sincere; be brief; be seated”.
-Franklin Delano Roosevelt
8. NON-VERBAL
Four Functions
Express Emotion
Facial Expressions & Hands
Communicates the nature of the relationship
Personal Space-be comfortable
Affects Verbal Meanings
words & actions agree = strong message
words & actions disagree = feeling of uneasiness
Substitutes or replaces verbal communication
When not appropriate to speak
Signals
Eye Rolling
9. 7 WAYS OF NON-VERBAL COMMUNICATION
Appearance
Dress for status
Look Appealing
Posture & Positioning
Says a lot about personality & state of mind
Attentive=alertness, poise, interest
Slouching=bored, submission
Proxemics
How far people space themselves from another person
Personal Space
10. 7 WAYS OF NON-VERBAL
COMMUNICATION (CONTINUED)
Touching
Not popular in western cultures
Handshake
Gestures
Not all universal
Facial Expression & Eye Contact
Facial expression-most easily recognized
Eye contact shows
Wish to communicate
Shows feedback
Puts others under pressure
11. 7 WAYS OF NON-VERBAL
COMMUNICATION (CONT’D)
Chronemics
Concerns the things that people communicate through
their use of time.
Casually late, prompt for work, ect.
12. IMPORTANCE OF LISTENING
Effectiveness listening helps you accomplish tasks
with fewer misunderstandings.
Get accurate Information
The quality of your relationships is affected by the
quality of your listening skills
Shows sincere interest.
13. FACTORS THAT INFLUENCE LISTENING
Age
Gender
Personal Traits
Physical/Psychological States
Noise & External Distractions
15. IMPROVING LISTENING SKILLS
Pay attention to speaker
Let speaker know that you are paying attention
Listen to the entire Message
Take Notes
Practice Mnemonic Techniques
Imagery
Mnemonic Devices
16. COMMUNICATION ORGANIZATIONS
Upward Communication
Way for managers stay in touch with the attitudes &
opinions of subordinates
Improve upward communication:
encourage staff to communicate.
Respond
Avoid communication barriers
Downward Communication
Formal communication links from person of higher
status to a person of lower status.
17. COMMUNICATION ORGANIZATIONS
(CONTINUED)
Downward Communication
Formal communication links from person of higher
status to a person of lower status.
Ways to Improve
Establish Trust
Get to know employees
Be honest
Explain to them
Use Redundancy & Multiple Times
Make the message important to the employees
Don’t Overload
18. COMMUNICATION ORGANIZATIONS
(CONT’D)
Horizontal Communication
Reward good horizontal communication
Make sure interdepartmental competition is constructive
Informal Communication Network
The “Grapevine”
Rumars start this way and should be defused immediately