Some example of good and bad comments
Bad "this date should be change" or "this is wrong" Good If you know that is wrong, there is a good chance that you know they correct...
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Handwritten comments:
The same goes with comments on a PDF document. Instead of sending a scan of our handwritten comments, work in the Word version, amend the...
How to comment documents
Create an added value: comments like: "this should be changed", "this is not correct", "please update" are not helpful. What you mean,...
Drafting rules
Writing clear documents and clear emails is essential. I have spent hours and hours trying to understand what people mean to say. Often...
Pick up the phone
Very often a problem can be solved within a minute if you pick up the phone and call your colleague, boss or client. Typical discussion...
Typical discussion in chat:
9h40 Alex: Hi 9h55 Chris: Hi (answers 15 minutes later because he is on the phone) 9h57 Alex: How are you (answers two minutes later...
Use the chat only exceptionally
Many companies now have internal messaging systems with which it is very easy to send a quick message to the colleagues. They normally...
How to get there (into flow):
That is the tricky part. This depends on your individual preferences and on the activity you are performing. The way into flow will of...
But wait, what is flow?
Flow is a state of complete focus during which you are most efficient. I am sure you have already been in a flow state before. It can...
Interruptions are poison to the brain.
You may say that you have no way to avoid interruptions, and it is absolutely true that it is hard, but you must find a way. Just find a...
Avoid interruptions: seek the flow.
First some facts: · It is scientifically proven that you are at your best, in any activity, be it sports, intellectual or creative...
Accept help
Whether you like it or not, once in a while, you will need to accept help. Spare everyone the misery, be hones to yourself and accept...
Use positive language
The power of language has been examined by many scientists (and spiritual guides). I do not want to go into detail of what language can...
Defining your goal - Beating someone
Beating someone: win a (hostile) argument; show someone you are better than them; win a negotiation. You will note that I have listed...
Defining your goal - Creating a bond
Defining your goal Defining your goal means deciding on whether you want to create a bond with someone or "beat" someone. Creating a...
I. Choose the right language
Write and speak in the preferred language of others, unless you are negotiating in which case it may be useful to take the weak language...
Disclaimer
As a lawyer, I feel obliged to write a disclaimer[1]. I believe in every single strategy I have set out here. Nevertheless, I ask you to...
Who am I? What are my credentials? Why should you listen to me?
I have worked as a lawyer in the investment funds team of an international law firm for many years. I am now an in-house counsel in an...
To whom is this addressed?
This paper is for everyone who has just started working, but also experienced people who want to learn something new. It is for the 5%...
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