Championing Science: Communicating Your Ideas to Decision Makers

Championing Science shows you how to have conversations and present information at work so you can build support for your ideas. It's your roadmap for handling the range of important situations where your ability to communicate matters. You will learn to make a bigger impact on cross-functional teams and know how to win over decision makers, sponsors and funders. Vital Skills You Didn't Learn in School This book covers vital communications and relationship-building skills that most STEM graduates didn't learn in school. Through instruction, conversation starters, interviews, examples and checklists, you'll be prepared to make the most of meetings, brainstorm sessions, seminars, program reviews, presentations and proposal discussions. Championing Science will give you the confidence to know what to say, when to say it and how to ensure the people listening to you understand. You will learn how to: Extract the essence of your ideas Tailor your words to your listeners Keep listeners engaged and interested Follow a winning formula for structuring presentations Build industry and sponsor relationships Use influence and persuasion techniques to gain support Give the gift of information to maintain professional contacts Use words and science stories to make your message memorable Design visuals that convey a clear message Take a strategic approach to important work situations What Makes Championing Science Different? The book is not focused on talking with the public or other academics - although several of the concepts apply. Championing Science builds communication skills for success at work. It helps you create new habits that transcend the pitfalls of your academic training. Championing Science is ideal for postdocs, early career STEM professionals and anyone who wants to communicate with greater clarity and impact. It's based on research, insights and the combined 80-year career success of co-authors Amy and Roger Aines who have helped STEM professionals win funding and support for their important work. The Aines duo lectures, workshops and webinars have earned high praise for the concrete actionable advice they impart. Principles from Championing Science can be applied to every important communication situation when listeners don't share your expertise or knowledge of the topic. Sample Championing Science You can download a chapter, check out the 11 Tenets of Championing Science or read interviews conducted while researching the book by visiting the Championing Science website. Be Ready, Be Confident Want to be ready for your next big meeting or presentation at work? Order Championing Science today!