Do you have Glossophobia?

Mon, 06 Feb 2012

Does the thought of doing a presentation or speaking in front of your colleagues or customers make you want to run, hide or call in sick? Then you may be suffering from a very real phobia. Read more about how to overcome your speaking fears.

The truth about storytelling

Mon, 12 Dec 2011

The idea of storytelling is growing in popularity and becoming a widely used tool to communicate thoughts, present ideas and influence others. How does it work? Nancy Duarte talks about the power of storytelling and how it can be used to convey information in a way that people will remember.

Public speaking made easy

Wed, 16 Nov 2011

Sound presentations skills in the workplace can be useful when conducting meetings, during conflict situations and throughout the negotiation process. This skill is an asset to any individual and organisation and should be developed and nurtured.

Say what you mean with confidence

Tue, 20 Sep 2011

When two professional business women attended the Confident Communication Workshop neither suspected that the time had come to face some hard truths about their presenting methods, yet despite some challenging moments, both have emerged as self-assured professionals ready to tell it like it is.

The point of a power presentation

Thu, 26 May 2011

Death by powerpoint is a growing epidemic, but you can be part of the cure by throwing out musty presenting techniques and out-of date rules and getting a fresh persepective on how to effectively deliver your message.

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.