College of Public Speaking Vision
Do you feel angry when you're stuck in a traffic jam? Do you feel stressed when there's a long queue at the supermarket or Post Office? What is it that makes you feel so strongly? Is it because your precious life is ebbing away aimlessly?That's how I feel. I'm a busy man and there's so much to enjoy and achieve in this short life.
A recent study by the CBI identified that the British economy wastes over £40 billion a year because of poor management and poor communication. In 2001, Microsoft commissioned a survey from 20,000 exit interviews across industry. 40% stated that their reason for leaving was poor management and poor communication. For how long will the essential skill of communication be allowed to hide behind email?
Do you believe that the standard of presentations in your workplace is satisfactory? Or do you suspect that the standard of presentations is far from good? Whatever you believe, the truth is that 90% of attendees at a presentation have switched off within the first 5 minutes.
Upon reading that, some of you may think that feedback forms and the applause given at the end of a presentation prove that your organisation is on track. But is it?
We British are too polite not to applaud and too reticent to say what we really thought about the presentation. After all, we know that a memorable presentation is neither easy to produce nor deliver.
It could be that the standard of presentation skills within your organisation comes up to scratch - but just in case, try this test. As a complete surprise ask the audience to fill out a questionnaire after the presentation, with all the questions referring to material just presented. This will reveal the truth about how well your presentations are being received by the audience.
At the College of Public Speaking we have a single and simple vision, and that is to improve leadership through strong verbal communication. Improve team and inter-departmental effectiveness with improved verbal communication, and similarly at Board level and on the shop floor, apply the benefits of improved communication.
So, what will this mean when you complete one of our workshops?
In addition to creating superior presentation skills, your general communication will be more effective. You will have greater impact and gravitas and your personal credibility will be enhanced. You will have a sense of greater personal worth and greater value to your organisation.
With this greater impact your levels of confidence will rise and your leadership skills of persuasion and negotiation will improve as a natural consequence. All this helps to build more effective teams and departments that will make the entire organisation more coherent, successful and profitable. How much money will this save your company?
Accept the challenge and send your most valuable resources to some of our presentation skills courses and watch the effectiveness of your organisation grow.
The College of Public Speaking has a reputation for high quality, flexibility and value. We offer a money back guarantee on all our public courses. We also support the concept of second sourcing. This is where we believe it prudent that companies buy similar products and services from multiple suppliers. This widespread business practice ensures competition between those suppliers and it serves as an insurance policy against supplier complacency.
There are massive cost savings and derivative benefits with improved communication skills working throughout your company.
Take action and call us today whether for team, departmental or a change process across your entire organisation. The College of Public Speaking is here to help you with all of your speaking needs.
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