• 《和好：治癒人際關係的溝通技巧》

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你有試過跟別人爭論時，覺得對方就像外星人一樣，完全溝通不上嗎？

當不同「星球」的人遇上了，不知從何入手去了解對方，於是很多人在公司裡與同事發生衝突，在家庭裡與配偶及子女發生磨擦，在聚會中與朋友爭持不下。

有人說：「大多數人想改造這個世界，但卻罕有人想改造自己。」人際關係不和諧，全因大家都希望別人去改變來配合自己，卻沒有想過由改變自己的態度開始。

本書運用三大溝通理論：九型人格、NLP身心語言程式學、T-JTA性格評估，協助大家用嶄新的角度去學習溝通。不同種類的性格分析，就好像一面鏡子，讓我們看到自己的優點及缺點，從而整理出自己與別人衝突的元素，對症下藥，解決問題。

聽見了不等於聽懂了，彼此能夠用心去了解對方更多，才是真正有效地溝通。

• 《別為了小事而放棄幸福》

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「好煩呀﹗煩得甚麼也做不了﹗」你曾經這樣抱怨過嗎？

煩人的事的確無處不在，可是，細心回想，當中很多都不過是小事，真的值得你如此傷腦筋嗎？

生活中令人苦惱的小事就像一粒鹽巴，如果你每次也能積極地面對，把小鹽巴吞下，你只會嚐到一丁點的鹹味，有時候甚至能對生活做到「提味」的效果；但如果你對每件小事也都耿耿於懷，把小鹽巴不斷地堆積著，某天當你無法再容得下任何鹽巴了，你只好將一大把鹽往嘴裡送，那麼你嚐到的便不只是鹹味，而是苦澀味了。

把小事放下，不自尋煩惱，就是快樂的開始。

本書除了在家庭、伴侶相處、人際溝通、工作、個人成長等幾方面去引導大家如何放下小事重拾幸福外，也設有「幸福，從完整人生的十堂課開始」一章，讓我們藉著別人的故事和經驗來重新認識自己、完整自己。

全世界的煩惱事只會有增無減，因此我們更需要學習如何從小事中擺脫煩惱，讓心靈回復平靜，才能發現幸福的尾巴。

• Check out Annie’s previous articles at eAlumNet – 輕描淡寫

The Alumni Relations Office (ARO) strives to enrich alumni’s learning experience by co-organising continuing education programmes with the School of Continuing and Professional Education (SCOPE). The kick-off seminar on 24 September 2013 featured Executive Councillor Bernard Chan（陳智思議員）speaking on the theme “政治與經濟的可持續發展” (Political and Economic Sustainable Development), with SCOPE’s Academic Coordinator Dr James Sung（宋立功博士）as facilitator. Over 200 CityU and SCOPE alumni attended the event, which covered Hong Kong’s current political and economic situation, prospects in the political and business environment, and sustainable development opportunities.

To address alumni’s need for lifelong learning, more events with top-notch celebrities sharing their insights will be organised in the near future. Please check out the continuing education opportunities provided by CityU at the one-stop online platform
Alumni Learning@CityU.

The Hon. Bernard Chan shares his view on sustainable development.

The seminar attracts over 200 alumni.

Ms Kathy Chan, Associate Vice-President (Alumni Relations) (right) and Dr Louis Ma, SCOPE’s Acting Director (second from right), present a souvenir to Hon. Bernard Chan to thank for his support for CityU.

The nomination process for the Teaching Excellence Awards 2013/14 has begun! Alumni are invited to propose nominees to College/School Deans or Heads of Departments. Details are available on the TEA website. Please visit the site and help us recognise CityU’s outstanding teachers.

Don’t miss the chance to get a special graduation gift and tailor-made acknowledgement package from Graduating Class Gift campaign. You will be helping to perpetuate a growing tradition among CityU graduates to mark this milestone in your life with a gift to your alma mater! All donations will be used for student development initiatives of the University.

Every graduating donor will receive a special gift (a graduation pin and clip) as a token of appreciation for their support.

A warm welcome from the Convocation to the class of 2013 for joining the alumni family!

Graduation from the University is a memorable moment to every student. To capture this special occasion, the Convocation will continue to set up a booth during the Congregation period (12-22 November 2013) at the University-Circle. You can learn more about Convocation and also take photos in your graduation gown and cap with the backdrop specially designed for you. Besides, each student of class 2013 will receive a heart-shaped metallic bookmark co-presented by the Convocation and the Alumni Relations Office as a welcoming souvenir.

The Convocation also continues to play an active role in working together with various University community members in kick-starting the planning and preparation work for the upcoming 30th anniversary celebration programmes. Stay tuned with Convo’s News!