conflict of interest

Examples of conflict of interest in the following topics:

• Rules to Follow When Speaking

  • As a public speaker, it's important to follow some basic rules as you approach the crafting and delivery of your speech.
  • Additionally, have the responsibility and professionalism to know whether or not you have a conflict of interest on a given topic or with a certain audience or venue.
  • Recuse yourself--provide your audience with a full disclosure of said conflict of interest, and adjust your speech accordingly.
  • Honesty is an extension of the ethical goals of your speech.
  • Come from a place of authenticity instead of deception.

• The Importance of Studying Ethics

  • When you think of ethics, what comes to mind?
  • Perhaps you think of words and phrases like ethical behavior, professional ethics, ethics boards, or code of ethics.
  • Acknowledging and responding to conflicts of interest is also regarded as ethical public speaking behavior.
  • There may be times where you may be asked to speak on behalf of a certain topic in which you have a professional interest or may benefit from financially.
  • If unable to do so, he or she may simply disclose the nature of the conflict of interest so that everyone is on the same page.

• Sources of Information

  • When you begin the research process, explore a variety of sources to discover the most useful information.
  • Annotated bibliographies are especially helpful, since they provide a summary of each resource listed.
  • The "ADAM" protocol is a great way to evaluate the credibility of a resource.
  • Do the author's biography and reputation raise the possibility of potential conflicts of interest or biases?
  • When taking information from opinion content, the identity of the author may help determine reliability.

• Your Areas of Interest

  • There are many advantages to searching in an area of interest for the topic of your speech.
  • In this way, your journey will mirror that of the audience who you will be speaking to.
  • Your goal as the speaker is to make the audience interested in the topic of your speech and then inform them about that topic through the course of your speech.
  • " Follow through your initial sense of inquisitiveness and consider how you might recreate this sense of interest in the speech, which would draw your audience in in a similar way to how you initially became interested in the topic.
  • The goal of your speech is be to navigate the audience through the same journey you went through, from ill-informed interest to informative understanding.

• Preparing for Team Presentations

  • Transition processes are reflective in nature, and take place between periods of action.
  • Examples of strategies for interaction include:
  • Resolving conflict: Resolving conflict requires the group to acknowledge that there is a legitimate conflict.
  • Preparing Back-ups: Practicing transitions between group members' sections, preparing extra copies of handouts and other visual aids, and reviewing group members' roles are all part of this strategy.
  • This helps improve preparation and the delegation of tasks within the group.

• Responsibilities in Group Work

  • A leader can keep the team focused, mediate conflicts, and ensure that individuals are held accountable.
  • Devil's Advocate – Teams need to embrace conflict and different points of view.
  • To strive to embody all of these characteristics is the responsibility of all group members, regardless of their assigned role.
  • Groupthink is simply going along with the team on a decision because that seems to be the consensus and they want to avoid conflict.
  • They are allowing the other members of the group to do the majority of the work with the intention of still reaping equal benefits.

• Leadership in Groups

  • This photo of civil rights leaders with President Johnson shows several examples of leadership.
  • Recently, leadership theories have emphasized the importance of leaders who cultivate positive, mutual relationships within their groups rather than step back too much from the team or dictate the flow of work.
  • Communication is one of the most important aspects of working successfully in a group setting.
  • When leaders find that they have particularly strong-willed group members who seem to dominate the conversations, or several group members who do not seem to get along, communication can often be the key to resolving the conflict.
  • Great communication leads to better and more effective idea generation and less conflict overall.

• Choosing Vivid Words

  • Don't lose audience interest by having a boring speech; use descriptive language to build interest and make your points more creatively.
  • Avoid the "sin of monotony," as Esenwein puts it, by using vivid language and imagery to build interest in your speech.
  • Descriptive language engages your audience's imagination, which holds their attention and adds both interest and complexity to your speech.
  • It might interest you to know, speaking of the plentiful imagery of the world, that I am the sound of rain on the roof.
  • By using synonyms of these words as you craft your speech, you not only tell your audience how to process the information you're presenting, you also build interest by using a varied vocabulary.

• Reflective Thinking

  • Dewey's method of critical thinking involves a disciplined mind in order to gain knowledge .
  • A disciplined mind needs intellectual control of the thinking process, which is so often emotionally based.
  • They can learn about the strengths and weaknesses of the group, as it is comprised of the competencies and assumptions of the individuals.
  • What was one of the largest obstacles the group faced?
  • In public speaking, John Dewey's methods of reflective thinking are often taught to students.

• Rules to Follow When Listening

  • Develop a practice of active listening to be an effective listener.
  • There are a number of other courteous behaviors that an active listener should practice:
  • Active listening refers to the practice of not just hearing someone, but really listening and paying attention to what they have to say.
  • Intrinsic to active listening is the ability to feed back what has been said to the speaker, often in the form of paraphrasing.
  • It's important to come to the presentation with an open mind—that is, to at least listen with respect and courtesy to ideas that may be in conflict with your own personal beliefs and values.