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Coaching and peer coaching requires identifying areas of improvement, guiding individuals to work on themselves and to keep a positive mindset on areas to work on.

Both positive and constructive feedback are beneficial in the work place. Creating an environment that fosters openness and trust is vital. 

I enjoyed  the training but some of the test questions were worded a little tricky. 

learning how to coach in order to connect and promote reaching goals

Comment on Shar Currie's post

You’re absolutely right—writing is a cornerstone of academia and plays a critical role in communicating ideas, research, and knowledge effectively. Efficient writers not only convey information clearly and concisely but also ensure that their message resonates with their intended audience, whether it’s peers, students, or the broader academic community.

One of the key challenges in academic writing is balancing clarity with depth. While it’s important to present complex ideas, doing so in a way that is accessible and engaging can significantly enhance the impact of the work. Tools like outlining, peer reviews, and iterative… >>>

Comment on Seema Maini's post: Great

This is a great question about negotiation strategies, especially in a high-stakes scenario where one party holds significant leverage.

Negotiating with a supplier who holds significant leverage can be challenging, but there are strategies you can use to create value for both parties and potentially persuade them to consider other concessions. Here’s a step-by-step approach:

1. Focus on Creating Value Beyond Price
Since the supplier is unwilling to budge on price, shift the focus to other areas where you can create mutual value. For example:

Volume Commitments: Offer to increase the volume of your orders in exchange for better terms… >>>

In the module on effective communication, we learned about 'reader-centered' writing. Can someone explain how this differs from 'writer-centered' writing, and why it’s more effective in professional settings?

Learn to communicate with your peers and coworkers effectively as well as communicate up to your coordinators or bosses.

Relaying negative feedback can be helpful. But also relaying positive feedback is also important. Negative feedback should be given only to the person who it is for. And not discussed with other members of the staff. Also give a solution on how to turn negative feedback into positive feedback. Set goals for the future to improve the performance. And then give feedback that is positive. I like to think encouraging others is better and beneficial. 

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