How to speak so that people want to listen

Have you ever felt like you’re talking, but nobody is listening?  Here’s Julian Treasure to help.  In this useful talk, the sound expert demonstrates the how-to’s of powerful speaking – from some handy vocal exercises to tips on how to speak with empathy.  A talk that might help the world sound more beautiful. https://www.ted.com/talks/julian_treasure_how_to_speak_so_that_people_want_to_listen?utm_campaign=tedspread&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=tedcomshare

Hungry, humble & smart – the ideal team player

Patrick Lencioni thinks it it time to change the way we prepare people for success. Drawing from his book, The Ideal Team Player, Lencioni makes a compelling case that the key to success in an increasingly team-oriented world is being humble, hungry and smart.

Working in a shared space

This resource was developed by Waikato Regional Council to help staff adjust to working in their new building.  If you work in a shared space, you might like to use this as a guide for a discussion with your own team about what will work for you (and what won’t)!  

Council jargon & acronyms

Wondering what the difference between a BCA and a CCO is?  Take a look at some of the most commonly used jargon and acronyms in local government.  And let us know if you come across any more that could be added to the list! Council jargon and acronyms 2024

Shelly Davies: Write like a reader

We don’t like to read the formal business voice, yet somehow we feel the need to write it. Come on people! Reconnect with your reader-self.
Shelly Davies is a keynote speaker, trainer and all round wahine toa who is passionate about better written communication.

NZ Sign Language online learning portal

http://www.learnnzsl.nz/#/id/co-01 Learn NZSL is a free learning portal on New Zealand Sign Language (NZSL). NZSL is the language of New Zealand’s Deaf community and an official language of New Zealand.

Radical Candour – Kim Scott

Radical Candor author and co-founder breaks down the principles of Radical Candor in six minutes. Radical Candor™ is Caring Personally while Challenging Directly. At its core, Radical Candor is guidance and feedback that’s both kind and clear, specific and sincere.