Meetings and presentations – Time to shine
Modern management encourages decision making by consensus, so we have many meetings and presentations giving a chance for your star to shine.
effective speaking
English phrases – Not wishing to offend
If you’ve been thinking that business English is not as difficult as you first feared, now is a good time for us to bring the bad news.
Point of View – See the other other person’s point of view
Always see things from the other person’s point of view, especially if you want them to understand what you have to offer.
Conversations. They’re not just about you.
Great conversations, remember them? You ask, I answer. I ask, you answer. Backwards and forwards in perfect rhythm, like a game of tennis.
Presentation Style – It’s time to change yours
Improve your presentation style tossing your PowerPoint slide decks with headings followed by a dozen bullet points into the bin. Read more.
Jobs of the future, are you ready for them?
There are several key industries in which “jobs of the future” opportunities will increase dramatically over the next three years. Know which ones.
What’s that annoying sound? It’s your buzzwords.
Buzzwords began life with a useful purpose and some are still important identifiers in certain businesses, professions and industries.
Jargons – Avoiding the irritating clichés
Some words and phrases have become popular in business circles. These jargons are now so over-used, they have turned into irritating clichés.
Conversing with the British
Understanding cultural differences. The British, like all nations, have their peculiarities, some of which are quite amusing.