Why effective communication skills training?
It is proven that success both personally and professionally is about effective communication skills. Such skills are highly prized in creative, knowledge-based workforces. As technology shifts the working landscape, and teams become increasingly diverse, good communication in all its forms becomes more than a nice to have. Bloomberg’s Annual Skills Report regularly places Communication as the number one skill actively considered by recruiting firms.
Keeping it real in an ever-changing workplace
As Ferris Buehler said: ‘life moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop and look around once in a while you could miss it’. The same goes for communication. We are all so busy. Do we really stop and look around or are our heads down? All day, every day we are talking, writing, looking, reading and listening. How often do we take time to think about the effectiveness of this communication and what it means for us and those around us?
We help you build techniques and confidence for handling a range of communication styles, people and situations.
Looking for support in the following areas?
Our workshop participants from a range of industry sectors tell us they need support in the following crucial effective communication skills training areas:
1. Being true to yourself – How to speak casually and spontaneously
2. Purposeful and present – How to build an engaging style and managing anxiety
3. Understanding others – How to listen actively and ask questions with rapport and connection
4. Straightforward and clear – How to use concise language and be easy to listen to
5. Managing emotions – How to stay in control and assertiveness
6. Confidence 101 – How to build self-esteem, courage and consistency
Did you know?
According to a typical study referenced by the University of Missouri, many of us spend 70% to 80% of our waking hours in some form of communication. This communication comprises approximately 9% writing, 16% reading, 30% speaking, and 45% listening.
How participants improve when completing our workshops
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How we work with you
We offer Communication Skills Training for Groups and Individuals. Both our Group and Public Workshops help you achieve your business objectives through effective and experiential workshops. Our training is designed with you in mind to maximise relevance and effectiveness. Here’s our training approach:
1. Understand – we work with you, ask questions and actively listen to gain insight into the specific needs of individuals.
2. Deliver – we design and deliver a relevant training program using media appropriate to you, your business and company culture.
3. Embed – we support you in turning their new-found skills into habits.
4. Measure – we ensure hard results through clear measurement of outcomes against predetermined performance indicators.