Bypassing fear: How to hold a risky conversation

Sun, 29 Aug 2010

What do you do if you’re at lunch with your boss and he or she makes a racist joke? Or one of your team members swears, even in front of clients, and ignores requests to stop? Helene Vermaak, Kerry Patterson and Eric Patten have some tips on how to hold a risky conversation.

Helping corporate communicators to sparkle

Wed, 19 May 2010

Communicating effectively with stakeholders, utilising social media platforms and polishing up on organisational communication skills are three of the the main focus areas for a new range of courses. The practical and hands-on courses will help all those who wish to improve on their communication skills.

Straight Talk - communicating effectively

Sun, 07 Mar 2010

Skills Portal recently spoke to Maureen Collins, communications strategist and 'people expert' on the basics of effective communication. As facilitator for Alusani Skills & Training Network, Maureen presents a fresh outlook on communication strategies for women in the workplace.

Secrets to writing a good business report

Tue, 16 Feb 2010

On any given work day, most employees will admit that writing a business report or proposal rates as one of the most unpleasant work tasks. Whether we care to admit it or not, the thought of writing a professional report or proposal presents a daunting challenge. Skills Portal's Ishara Maharaj uncovers some good advice courtesy of Bev Riemer, expert business report & proposal writing facilitator.

Customer service – it’s all about attitude

Mon, 28 Sep 2009

It is important to understand that customer service is not merely a set of skills. It is in fact an attitude, writes Delia Thompson. I do believe that as a country, corporate, government and private sector we have the necessary skills. But quite frankly we need to work on our attitudes.

Write a great speech

Thu, 17 Sep 2009

Remember the three T's of Presenting: Tell them what you're going to tell them, tell them and then tell them what you have told them, writes Delia Thompson.

Closing date for applications around the corner- hurry and book now

Mon, 07 Sep 2009

Quo Vadis Communications' highly acclaimed Organisational Communications course runs over two sessions of three days each, with the first session beginning on 28th September, and the second session beginning on the 26th October.

Bookings open for September course in Cape Town

Wed, 19 Aug 2009

Bookings have opened for the six-day Organisational Communications course, run by Quo Vadis Communications, to be held in Cape Town in September and October. The course has been tailored to meet the needs of both the Corporate and Civil Society sectors.

More courses set for August and September

Wed, 01 Jul 2009

Quo Vadis Communications will run two additional courses in August and September to meet demand. The popular six-day courses will be hosted in both Johannesburg and Cape Town.

Don’t lose your voice in the cool economic climate

Wed, 01 Jul 2009

It is problematic to view PR as a "nice tool to build a bit of a profile", when it is really interaction with all those who come into contact with your business. Ronel Bester writes,"If you cut your PR budget, you won’t stop communicating, you will just do it less effectively, and this will have an impact on your profile with your stakeholder groups."

Polish your writing and editing with Quo Vadis in Cape Town

Thu, 21 May 2009

“The course changed my life – I moved from dreaming of being a writer to becoming one. I am ever grateful to Theo Coggin and his Quo Vadis team for setting me on the path to where I am today,” says Burgie Ireland, writer and participant of the Organisational Communications course to be held in Cape Town in June and July.

Businesses have to use all communication channels available

Mon, 18 May 2009

E-commerce is based on coporate interest in online communication channels, where activity in digital networking sites such as Twitter, LinkedIn, Plaxo and more have become a direct channel to market and a highly effective business tool. Add email marketing and online PR to the mix, and there are exciting times ahead for corporations in cyber space.

Mastery in marketing - recognising success

Wed, 25 Mar 2009

Experienced marketers in South Africa are encouraged to apply for the Chartered Marketer SA, which recognises both marketing practitioners and chartered markerter distinctions - challenging those who have excelled in their careers to apply for certificates.

Digital marketing trumps the recession

Thu, 12 Mar 2009

According to new research, online marketing is set to grow despite the global recession. The latest study from Forrester Research shows enterprises will increase their focus on online marketing in 2009 and build on the collective growth and adoption of social media sites and consumer interaction.