A short presentation by Adam D. Thierer offering tips and best practices to aspiring policy scholars looking to develop their personal brand and be more effective in public policy discussions.
From the Bench to the Blogosphere: Why every lab should be writing a science ...Brian Krueger
In a media dominated by celebrity sound bytes and misinformation, science has been poorly represented. This presentation explains in detail why it is important for scientists and professors to engage the public about important scientific concepts. With the advent of the internet, this kind of outreach has never been easier. Tips on starting a blog, generating an audience, blog etiquette and best practices, and ideas for writing topics are presented.
Engage and Inspire! Tips and Tricks for Online ClassesMelissa A. Venable
Looking for new ways to interact with your students online? The Technology Twins provide recommended tools and strategies you can use during live meetings, whether you are teaching a class, presenting a webinar, or meeting one-on-one. Presented at the 2021 Annual Conference of the National Career Development Association.
Slides from my AITD 2017 Conference talk.
Join me and become a Ninja Learning Warrior.
My talk covered some of the options that training managers need to look at in order to create mobile learning that really works.
It doesn't make much sense without my words, so I'm creating an online version with VO soon.
From the Bench to the Blogosphere: Why every lab should be writing a science ...Brian Krueger
In a media dominated by celebrity sound bytes and misinformation, science has been poorly represented. This presentation explains in detail why it is important for scientists and professors to engage the public about important scientific concepts. With the advent of the internet, this kind of outreach has never been easier. Tips on starting a blog, generating an audience, blog etiquette and best practices, and ideas for writing topics are presented.
Engage and Inspire! Tips and Tricks for Online ClassesMelissa A. Venable
Looking for new ways to interact with your students online? The Technology Twins provide recommended tools and strategies you can use during live meetings, whether you are teaching a class, presenting a webinar, or meeting one-on-one. Presented at the 2021 Annual Conference of the National Career Development Association.
Slides from my AITD 2017 Conference talk.
Join me and become a Ninja Learning Warrior.
My talk covered some of the options that training managers need to look at in order to create mobile learning that really works.
It doesn't make much sense without my words, so I'm creating an online version with VO soon.
E-learning and instructional design toolboxDavid Swaddle
What tools do people use to put together great training and eLearning?
11 presenters discussed 14 tools that they use to plan, design and build great training - face-to-face, blended and eLearning. They steered clear of the 'usual suspects' and introduced people to some niche tools they may not have come across before.
David Swaddle capped the evening off by quickly explaining additional tools that Sydney based learning professionals were relatively unaware of.
If you want to find some new tools to spice up your training, then take 10 minutes to have a look. Even better, join the MeetUp group (if you're in Sydney) and join us in person.
Digital Fluencies: A Story of Trials & TriumphKimberly Eke
Presentation offered at the Coalition of Networked Information Annual Meeting in Washington, DC on December 13, 2016 about our work with Digital Fluencies using a cc-licensed troll doll theme. :-) #cni16f
This is a workshop exercise I've done with my team and now and doing for other colleagues' teams. It's fun and generates a lot of good conversation. The lesson plan is available at http://tinyurl.com/z86txjb .
Life and the Challenges of Digital DistractionBen Klocek
Now that we carry tiny computers around in our pockets, that constantly ask for our attention, it is more critical than ever, that we consciously choose the relationship we want to have with it.
Deck with links to all the tools discussed at the recent Sydney Instructional Design and eLearning #IDeL MeetUp. Includes H5P, Mobirise, Canva, Videoscribe, Feathercap and Pixton.
E-learning and instructional design toolboxDavid Swaddle
What tools do people use to put together great training and eLearning?
11 presenters discussed 14 tools that they use to plan, design and build great training - face-to-face, blended and eLearning. They steered clear of the 'usual suspects' and introduced people to some niche tools they may not have come across before.
David Swaddle capped the evening off by quickly explaining additional tools that Sydney based learning professionals were relatively unaware of.
If you want to find some new tools to spice up your training, then take 10 minutes to have a look. Even better, join the MeetUp group (if you're in Sydney) and join us in person.
Digital Fluencies: A Story of Trials & TriumphKimberly Eke
Presentation offered at the Coalition of Networked Information Annual Meeting in Washington, DC on December 13, 2016 about our work with Digital Fluencies using a cc-licensed troll doll theme. :-) #cni16f
This is a workshop exercise I've done with my team and now and doing for other colleagues' teams. It's fun and generates a lot of good conversation. The lesson plan is available at http://tinyurl.com/z86txjb .
Life and the Challenges of Digital DistractionBen Klocek
Now that we carry tiny computers around in our pockets, that constantly ask for our attention, it is more critical than ever, that we consciously choose the relationship we want to have with it.
Deck with links to all the tools discussed at the recent Sydney Instructional Design and eLearning #IDeL MeetUp. Includes H5P, Mobirise, Canva, Videoscribe, Feathercap and Pixton.
Reduce your foot-in-mouth moments and communication blunders (and time spent on email) by strategizing your digital and face-to-face interactions. Understand your listener, recognize your own communication barriers, even protect yourself from unsafe interactions with students with this presentation.
Presentation sharing key insights into how to leverage your network to make the most of your career, existing job and any other moment in your life with actionable pro tips for a pro networker.
Within the framework of its Research Communications Capacity Building Program, GDNet produced, in collaboration with CommsConsult, a series of 7 handouts providing some guidelines for a great presentation. They cover several aspects starting from how you look and feel while presenting, and structuring your presentation, to how to make your messages effective. It also explains how to manage your information and research using social media, in addition to providing some tips for writing to an online audience, and ending with a template for leave-behind handouts.
Communication is an inseparable aspect of daily life and we cannot live without communicating with anyone. Communication can take place in both ways; either in-person communication or communication through various social media platforms. However, effective communication is something that you need to know for various business purposes. As we communicate with innumerable people daily, we do not know what is the percentage of communication and how well it reaches the desired audience.
Effective communication means where we know what we are trying to communicate and the audience is getting exactly what we are trying to say. This communication is a very important aspect of both our professional and personal lives. It involves developing certain skills with the help of which we can exchange information with more clarity, understanding, and empathy. To know all about what is effective communication and how it can improve your career, do go for Project Management course as it will be a plus point in your career ahead.
Here's what we'll cover:
Batching for social media — how to do it and why this approach should be a major part of your social media marketing workflow
Reaching your audience — what you need to know in order to connect with your followers in a meaningful way
Finding content — where and how to find content your audience will love
Marie O'Neill Tips for Getting Ahead in Interviews in the Information and Lib...LAICDG
Presentation by Marie O’Neill, Head Librarian Dublin Business School at Library Association of Ireland Career Development Group CV & Interview Workshop "On the Road to Success" on 14th April 2018 in Trinity College Dublin.
AI Worldviews: Similarities & DifferencesAdam Thierer
There are many different perspectives on artificial intelligence and AI policy, but I’ve come to think about four generalized worldviews. There are very interesting similarities and differences among these worldviews, however. We can compare and contrast them along a linear spectrum, or we can bend the line and look at them a different way through the prism of “horseshoe theory,” where the extremes sometimes meet and the middle finds some common ground.
Here are some slides that I developed to tease out the similarities and differences between the worldviews I’ve identified.
The Future of Innovation of Policy - Adam Thierer - Mercatus CenterAdam Thierer
An overview of the future of innovation policy and what governance vision will drive it -- the precautionary principle or permissionless innovation. (By Adam Thierer, Senior Research Fellow, Mercatus Center at George Mason University).
Artificial intelligence governance in the Obama & Trump yearsAdam Thierer
This presentation briefly outlines how AI governance was being formulated in the United States from 2009 to 2020 during the presidencies of Barack Obama and Donald Trump. Although these two administrations differed on most policy matters, they shared a common approach to AI governance. Generally speaking, both administrations adopted a “light-touch” regulatory and industrial policy stance toward AI. Although both administrations highlighted potential areas of policy concern—safety and security issues, in particular—promoting the growth of AI sectors and technologies was prioritized over preemptively restricting them. “Soft law” mechanisms were typically tapped before hard law solutions. In this sense, AI policy in the Obama-Trump AI governance approach has been an extension of the governance vision previous administrations applied to the internet and digital commerce.
3D Printing and Permissionless Innovation (Adam Thierer March 2016)Adam Thierer
presentation by Adam Thierer of the Mercatus Center at George Mason University. Made at Univ. of Minnesota Law School symposium on "Legal Concerns in 3D Printing" on March 4, 2016.
New Explore Careers and College Majors 2024.pdfDr. Mary Askew
Explore Careers and College Majors is a new online, interactive, self-guided career, major and college planning system.
The career system works on all devices!
For more Information, go to https://bit.ly/3SW5w8W
Want to move your career forward? Looking to build your leadership skills while helping others learn, grow, and improve their skills? Seeking someone who can guide you in achieving these goals?
You can accomplish this through a mentoring partnership. Learn more about the PMISSC Mentoring Program, where you’ll discover the incredible benefits of becoming a mentor or mentee. This program is designed to foster professional growth, enhance skills, and build a strong network within the project management community. Whether you're looking to share your expertise or seeking guidance to advance your career, the PMI Mentoring Program offers valuable opportunities for personal and professional development.
Watch this to learn:
* Overview of the PMISSC Mentoring Program: Mission, vision, and objectives.
* Benefits for Volunteer Mentors: Professional development, networking, personal satisfaction, and recognition.
* Advantages for Mentees: Career advancement, skill development, networking, and confidence building.
* Program Structure and Expectations: Mentor-mentee matching process, program phases, and time commitment.
* Success Stories and Testimonials: Inspiring examples from past participants.
* How to Get Involved: Steps to participate and resources available for support throughout the program.
Learn how you can make a difference in the project management community and take the next step in your professional journey.
About Hector Del Castillo
Hector is VP of Professional Development at the PMI Silver Spring Chapter, and CEO of Bold PM. He's a mid-market growth product executive and changemaker. He works with mid-market product-driven software executives to solve their biggest growth problems. He scales product growth, optimizes ops and builds loyal customers. He has reduced customer churn 33%, and boosted sales 47% for clients. He makes a significant impact by building and launching world-changing AI-powered products. If you're looking for an engaging and inspiring speaker to spark creativity and innovation within your organization, set up an appointment to discuss your specific needs and identify a suitable topic to inspire your audience at your next corporate conference, symposium, executive summit, or planning retreat.
About PMI Silver Spring Chapter
We are a branch of the Project Management Institute. We offer a platform for project management professionals in Silver Spring, MD, and the DC/Baltimore metro area. Monthly meetings facilitate networking, knowledge sharing, and professional development. For event details, visit pmissc.org.
3. The 2 key takeaways:
1. We live in a world of information overload and
extremely limited attention spans, and so…
2. No matter how important you think your work
is, you have to convince others to pay
attention.
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5. Never bury the lede
• So, get your key point up-front no matter what it is you’re doing (opeds,
papers, speeches, testimony, and even social media).
• As you begin any project, write down your thesis or key takeaway and make
sure it is in the first few lines of your publication or remarks.
• And then repeat that point at the end to drive it home. Do this in all your
writing and speaking. Make it a habit of mind.
• Lists are your friend! People always remember lists. They love Top 3, Top 5,
Top 10 lists. I begin almost every speech and testimony by saying, “There are
3 things I want you to remember about this issue,” and then wrap up to
briefly reiterating them. People immediately write them down. It’s like a
magic power.
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7. Repeat, repeat, repeat!
• To reiterate: people are really busy and have very limited time to devote you and
your positions.
• So, never be ashamed to repeat what you’ve said before.
• Just because you said something brilliant once doesn’t mean anyone heard you the first
time around, or that they remember it.
• This is the #1 problem most policy analysts & academics suffer from.
• Repurpose your work and publish variations constantly. Use a modular
approach.
• Think of your work like Legos that can be stacked in many different ways.
• Every product you produce is really multiple products that can be aggregated,
disaggregated, and then re-aggregated in different ways and in different formats.
• Don’t be afraid to self-plagiarize. If you spent a lot of time coming up with
brilliant arguments and excellent messaging, there’s no need to reinvent the
wheel. Reuse your key arguments and talking points again and again. Hammer
them home.
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8. Range of Policy Outputs
Informal / Short Formal/Long
Blog Posts,
Tweets,
Multimedia
Oped,
Press
release, or
L.T.E.
Long-form
(magazine)
article
Legislative
testimony
Agency
testimony
or
Public
interest
comment
Book
chapter
or
Monograph
/ Primer
Working
paper
or
Journal
article
Books
or
Special
reports
9. 9
Informal / High
volume
Formal / Low
volume
Informal / High
volume
Tweets / Emails / Multimedia
Blogging / Newsletters / Event talks
Opeds / Long-form essays
Testimony / Filings
Whitepapers / Journal articles
Book chapters
Book
Book Chapters
Whitepapers / Journal articles
Testimony / Filings
Opeds / Long-form essays
Blogging / Newsletters / Event talks
Tweets / Emails / Multimedia
Rinse, wash, repeat: My ‘hourglass strategy’
Start small, go big, then go small again to spread the idea far and wide
11. Build your own brand & know how to target
your audience
• Think of yourself (and your ideas) as a brand that needs to be promoted and then
be your own advertising agency.
• Don’t wait for others to promote you; promote yourself. Every scholar should do
their own outreach, particularly to the academy, contacts they have built up over the
years, Cap Hill, Executive Branch, press, etc. This can complement efforts by
outreach and communications departments.
• Have lists of people that you want to push your work out to. If you quote someone
in a paper, journal article, book, or article, highlight it and send it to them. This
greatly increases the chances they will cite you and your work in the future.
• Stay active in as much social media (e.g., Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, blogging, etc.)
as you can tolerate.
• In particular, use social media to constantly remind people of relevant work you
have done when you are at other events or even just listening to other speeches.
• Use multimedia to communicate your message in creative ways beyond boring slide
shows (e.g., YouTube, podcasts, or other video and audio services. Even animated
videos can help).
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12. Plan ahead & try to be a first-mover
• Be first out of the gate. There is a huge value in being first out with
commentary when your topic hits the news; that value drops rapidly if you
are second and third out of the gate.
• “Tease” your work. While working on paper or new project, alert relevant
parties it is coming; seek their input. Also consider doing a couple “teaser”
blog posts or short essays alerting others that your paper is coming.
• Get to know the “connectors” in your space (i.e., the people who know
everybody in your circles and have a huge following) and get your work on
their radar screen.
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14. Get organized
• Create your own profession website under your own name.
• Start a reverse chronological listing of ALL your work.
• Post all your major publications on major document hosting sites.
• Ex: SSRN, ResearchGate, Google Scholar, & on your personal site.
• Tag your work. Good SEO (search engine optimization) is vital to making your work easier to
find. Use embedded keywords (take the 20 -30 most important keywords in your document
and then paste them in the “properties” or “keywords” section of your Word documents,
PDFs, SSRN uploads, and blog posts.)
• Develop a good system of organizing your work. Keep hyperlinked lists of your major
publications to easily repurpose elsewhere.
• Use organizational tools to organize your research and retrieve it quickly in the future.
• Ex: Evernote (web page clipping service) and Dropbox (cloud-based document storage that syncs with all
your computers & devices). It helps to develop a sensible filing taxonomy to organize all your work.
• Develop talking points files for major issues you cover and need to remember your main
points in an instant in case you get random media or policymaker calls and can’t remember
everything you wrote 5 years ago on a topic.
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15. De-clutter your life & focus on what’s
important
• Find your “magic hour.” Different people work better at different parts of the day.
• I get more quality writing done between 9 – 10am each day than I do most of the rest of
the day.
• Whatever your “magic hour” is, make it sacred and block out all other distractions to
maximize your productivity when you are at peak output potential.
• Learn which communications to ignore. Do all those emails or social media
messages have to be answered right away (or at all)?
• As important as it is for you to engage with others across multiple mediums, it is also
important to figure out who and what can be safely ignored so that you can actually get
some work done!
• Learn how to say NO! The most important way to get things done is to identify
what you shouldn’t be doing at all. You’re only human and can’t make everyone
happy.
• If you try to be a jack-of-all-trades, you’ll end up being an expert at nothing in particular.
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16. So, in the spirit of this presentation,
remember the 2 key takeaways:
1. We live in a world of information overload and
extremely limited attention spans, and so…
2. No matter how important you think your work
is, you have to convince others to pay
attention.
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