25 May 2015

Think Fast, Talk Smart, Communication Techniques (video)


Communication is critical to success in business and life. Concerned about an upcoming interview? Anxious about being asked to give your thoughts during a meeting? Fearful about needing to provide critical feedback in the moment? You are not alone! Learn and practice techniques that will help you speak spontaneously with greater confidence and clarity, regardless of content and context.

Recorded on October 25, 2014, in collaboration with the Stanford Alumni Association as part of Stanford Reunion Homecoming and the Graduate School of Business Fall Reunion/Alumni Weekend.

Speaker: Matt Abrahams, ’91 Matt Abrahams is a lecturer at the Stanford Graduate School of Business, teaching strategic communication; he also teaches public speaking in Stanford’s Continuing Studies Program. Published on Dec 4, 2014

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18 May 2015

Stanford's Darrell Duffie on Understanding China's Financial System (video)

Darrell Duffie: Understanding China's Financial System
China’s financial system... how does it work, what does an outsider need to know and what does the future hold? In this overview, Stanford Graduate School of Business Professor Darrell Duffie offers valuable insights for anyone interested in learning what makes one of the world's largest economies tick. Published on Apr 26, 2015

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