Self-awareness: First step to becoming a better communicator, by Ruth Oji
A senior executive once walked into a meeting determined to “set everyone straight.” Sales had declined, deadlines had been missed, and frustration had been building for weeks. He spoke forcefully, convinced that he was being firm and decisive. When he finished, the room fell silent. No one challenged him. No one asked questions. Everyone simply nodded […]
Writing for advocacy journalism, by Ruth Oji
Advocacy journalism begins with the identification of issues requiring urgent attention.
Mastering virtual presentations: Adapting to the digital age, by Ruth Oji
Avoid overcrowding your slides with texts; instead, include bullet points and graphics that facilitate comprehension and integrate multimedia elements such as videos and animations to make it more dynamic.
Building effective communication in teams, by Ruth Oji
EFFECTIVE communication is the cornerstone of any successful team; it is not just exchanging information but creating a shared sense of understanding among people. It involves valued contributions, active listening, and asking clarifying questions that enable each member to engage fully and provide their optimal efforts. Effective communication allows each team member to provide ideas, feedback, […]
Optimising emotional intelligence in communication, by Ruth Oji
Emotional intelligence is your ability to recognise, understand, manage, and utilise your emotions and those of others effectively. It involves key components and concepts in navigating social complexities and making informed decisions that affect you and others around you. Emotional intelligence is fundamental in both personal and professional settings because it drives how you are […]
Communication in high-stress situations, by Ruth Oji
IN today’s fast-paced and busy world, high-stress situations have become common in the workplace, personal settings, and other critical scenarios. Effective communication during high-stress situations is crucial to the life and success of relationships. Stress poses the danger of misunderstanding, conflict, physical and mental fatigue, anxiety, and flippant emotional intensity in communication; it is often […]
Correcting sentence errors – Sentence fragments (2), by Ruth Oji
LAST week I started a series on sentence errors. Let’s take a look at the corrections of the exercises I shared then. Take out your note and compare the answers, and feel free to email me if there are perceived areas of discrepancy. 1. Chukwudi sat at his desk for at least two hours. Writing that […]
Correcting sentence errors – Sentence fragments(1), by Ruth Oji
WRITING is a thing. It demands precision and attention to details for you to get it right. Many people hold back from writing because they feel that they always make mistakes in connection with sentence construction, which is what writing is largely about. In this article and in more to follow, I start up a series […]
Communication as an art of conflict resolution, by Ruth Oji
CONFLICT is an inevitable aspect of human interaction that arises in various contexts such as social gatherings, professional settings, personal relationships, and community relationships. Oftentimes, they stem from differences in values, perspectives, disagreements, interests, and matters of importance; however, while conflicts are inevitable, their resolution is not. Central to conflict resolution is effective communication. This article […]
The power of persuasive communication, by Ruth Oji
Persuasion is a vital life skill. It is a crucial aspect of our daily lives that can influence and impact our personal and professional success. Whether you are negotiating, convincing, or discussing important topics with friends and family, persuasive communication aids in presenting your ideas and thoughts in a compelling way that fosters understanding and cooperation. […]
Sentence errors to avoid– Sentence fragments (1), by Ruth Oji
WRITING is a thing. It demands precision and attention to details for you to get it right. Many people hold back from writing because they feel that they always make mistakes in connection with sentence construction, which is what writing is largely about. Let us begin by explaining what sentence errors are. In a nutshell, they […]
