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Effective Executive Speaking

I recently read an article that said, 'speak, present and communicate with poise and persuasion.' Effective speaking ability distinguishes one executive from another. Speaking effectively is a critical component of every executive's success but how much of that expectation is being pushed down?  Are executive teams arming their talent (who speaks on behalf of them everyday) with the skills necessary to communicate the organization's message effectively? Do we know what our employees are communicating to our customers? Is it in line with our mission and vision? Do you have the tiniest fear that your customers or potential clients are being disrespected, treated unfairly or being turned away? Truth is, many executives don't know if their staff are prepared to communicate effectively on behalf of the organization or business. They are sometimes 3-5 positions removed from the staff with direct contact to the customers being served. When things are moving s

Brain Games

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Can you read the colors you see? Brain games with DVA Leadership and Development Training.  Let us know how you did-leave your comments here. 

Gaming with DVA

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Having your learners demonstrate what they've learned is important.  Here's a quick and fun way to debrief every session.  Allow your learners to take their or others' stickers with them to be reminded of new key concepts they've learned.  Tip: With today's technology, have people take a picture for quick reference. This option keeps things moving and allows for additional debriefing processes.   For additional debriefing ideas, contact a training specialist at DVA.