1) Less can be more
-How can you convey your thoughts in the least amount of words?
2) Make life easier for yourself
-Keep your own bibliography from the beginning- Don’t wait until the end
-Organize your papers in a folder
-Think of a smart way to save and organize your files
-List assumptions/limitations from the start
3) Don't do too much too soon
-Find your balance
-Remember that things change all the time at a moment’s notice
4) If you get stuck, ask for help.
-Use your group mates to your advantage
5) Avoid being too much of an expert
-Don’t assume your client will act in a certain way
-Don’t let your assumptions change your actions
6) Don’t send an email when you are mad
-Talk about conflicts face to face
-“Don’t get in a pissing contest with a skunk”
7) Ignore the Bad and Praise the Good
-Don’t be stingy with your compliments
-Keep things in perspective- The process is important
8) Be prepared for criticism
9) The Defense
-Goes by quickly
-Do try to jump in and answer something early- Challenge yourself
-Be prepared for any kind of comment
-Again, simpler is better
10) The (non) DoubleTree presentation
-Expect the unexpected
-Practice eye contact- Who are you going to look at
-Pauses are not as long/horrible as you think
-Be confident in your performance, before, during and after even if you have to pretend. 'Fake it till you make it.'
-Graciously accept congratulations
-Better to leave things out than try to rush.
11) Pick your battles
-Jamie Gibbon
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