Dr. Ryan Meers

About me

I have a passion for education and especially for ensuring that all of us continue to apply what we have learned. I am excited about the opportunity that the Lounge provides for all of us to discuss how we are applying what we have learned & to share those great ideas.

I have had a varied background from secondary education to corporate training & now working in the career college sector. But while I have moved in different circles it has always been surrounding my passion of education. I look forward to our conversations.

Website

http://www.maxknowledge.com/faculty.php?id=11172

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Dr. Ryan Meers

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Identifying Important Communication Skills

Cherry, as they say awareness is the first step. Keep trying these little skills that should help in this area. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Identifying Important Communication Skills

Amy, I think you hit on a key concept here. Listening is an integral part of the communication process that is often overlooked or relegated to a side area. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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It’s All About Relationship!

Laura, this is very true & vital in a good negotiating relationship. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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The Coaching Process

Regina, all of these are great points. I want to emphasize the importance of being in the right mind set & making sure the other person is as well. As you pointed out this can really hurt the coaching conversation if we are not in the right mind set. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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The Capable Coach

Yolanda, this is a great distinction between the two skill sets. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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The Effective Presenter

Jarred, great points made here. I personally think that we are much better able to think on our feet when we have taken the time to prepare well. This way we really know our presentation so well, nothing will shake us. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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The Effective Presenter

Cathy , sounds like you have a great structure to your presentation & that you have given a great deal of thought to how best to approach a challenging subject. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Customizing Your Presentation

pierre, definitely appropriate & a good idea. I think it helps the audience appreciate your unique background & also probably helps reinforce to them that if they were in France trying to speak to a crowd they would struggle just as much or more. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Technology and Generation Y Learners

James, and the more we can incorporate this technology into our classes the better chance we have of reaching these students. Dr. Ryan Meers

Dr. Ryan Meers

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Engaging Gen Y Learners

Alexander, this is a great activity. To me it also seems to demonstrate to the students the type of skills they need for their career as these are the type of activities they will be doing in the workplace. Dr. Ryan Meers

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