UWA Organisational Development

20/05/2016

UWA proud to be named in the Top 5 Australian employers for LGBTI inclusion, winning equal 4th.

08/03/2016

The University of Western Australia is proud to celebrate International Women's Day, which acknowledges the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women.

25/12/2015

Wishing you a Merry Christmas from all at UWA.

18/11/2015

Nov 26, 2015 | 7PM | Callaway Music Auditiorium Tickets $10 (Available at the door)

30/09/2015

Fay Davidson is passionate about equality and inclusion.

17/06/2015

25/05/2015

Arrived early for launch

29/03/2015

04/11/2014

Traditional Love House festivities moved to Level 1 KJM Buidling

24/10/2014

Dear Colleagues,

From Friday 24 October 2014, OSDS staff currently based in Love House (on the corner of Cooper Street and Broadway) will move to the ground floor of the Ken and Julie Michael Building (corner of Cooper Street and Fairway).

OSDS will close on Friday 24 October at 2pm to facilitate the move. OSDS staff can be contacted again on Monday 27 October on the same phone numbers.

Workshops currently scheduled in Seminar Room 1 for the remainder of 2014 will remain at Love House until otherwise notified.

22/05/2014

This is Terence, a second year Master of Industrial and Organisational Psychology student. He’s an international student from Singapore and has been in Perth for eight years, although he thinks the time has flown! His interests are cooking and cycling, but not at the same time. He is particularly inspired by Jamie Oliver’s ability to garnish his dishes with herbs, creating an orderly result out of a seemingly chaotic process.

Terence is a member of the UWA Toastmasters Club. Accordingly, here are his top five pieces of advice on public speaking:

1. To some, public speaking might be public enemy #1. As a student, there will always be a situation where you are required to stand in front of heaps of people and talk about something. I have tried for the longest time to avoid it but it can't go on forever. Instead of engaging in avoidance tactics, let me share some of the tips that helped me improve my public speaking skills.

2. Cliché as it sounds, there is always a first step for every amazing journey (or in this case some might see it as a perilous expedition to the edge of the universe). Practise giving a speech in front of one or two people who you trust and feel comfortable with and slowly build your confidence over time.

3. You know that slab of glass which you use for texts and calls? That is also your public speaking buddy (if you can’t get a human friend). Use your smart phone to record yourself rehearsing your speech. Not only does it tell you the length of your speech, it also gives you an idea of what the audience will be experiencing. This gives you the opportunity to review your content and revise delivery styles.

4. Blank out mid-way!? Don’t worry, this happens to everyone and here’s a strategy to help you quickly get back on track. Before giving the speech, ask yourself what is that singular (in a nutshell) overall message that you are going to tell your audience? Knowing this explicitly before you engage in your public speaking endeavour helps you to be focused and it can quickly guide you back on track when you blank out.

5. Have you just given the worse speech of your life? Don't be caught up with that terrible speech that you have just given. If that was the worse speech of your life, the next one will definitely be better. Every speech is a formative experience. You will get better as you practise more! Chin up, smile, and dive in to your next public speaking experience!

6. Always and ALWAYS rehearse before you go live!

Terence and the UWA Toastmasters Club meet every Friday from 1pm to 1:55pm, at the Social Sciences South Building Second Level (Room 2.204): http://uwa.toastmastersclubs.org/.

21/05/2014

UWA has been announced as a Top 10 employer for LGBTI employees for 2014. The University is proud to have achieved the Gold Tier Employer status for workplace inclusion. http://Ez.com/6pfn