Nerd-to-English™
Nerd-to-English is about translating what we know (or need to know) for success!A service of Forte' Incorporated, Nerd-To-English includes:
* Assessment Services for
management and I.T.
* Evaluation of processes, procedures
and compliance
* Training and MentoringFollow us on Twitter, username @nerdtoenglish, for communication tips and other useful info!
perspectives Archive
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The Pause
Our first instinct to a threat can be fight-or-flight. There is another option. -
Imaginary Situations
“What we have here is an imaginary situation and I’m just trying to keep it real!” -
Translation
Translation is not just repeating a message with different words. -
Predicting the Past
Do you have this special gift? -
Overgeneralization
Avoid making something so simple that it is no longer accurate. -
Practicing at Waffle House
Being the customer is a great place to practice communication and usually results in better service too! -
Playing Out of Tune
Sometimes a simple direction can become great advice. -
Spread the Love
Want to be heard? Want to be seen as a person of value, a trusted advisor, a friend? -
Is everyone your target market?
When asked, “Who is your customer?” is “Everyone!” your answer? Really? -
“Pop-Tart” or “Toaster Pastry?”
Do your clients and colleagues think you are THE Standard by which all others are measured? -
Improvement Barriers
When times are good, TIME for improvement is usually not available. When times are not so good, MONEY for improvement... -
Being Unique Like Everyone Else
Ever notice how businesses and people of all types sell themselves and their ideas much like high school students? They...
