Presentation skills—essential management skill

Public speaking: it's enough to send shivers up the spines of most of the population. But in business today, it's a normal part of the job. A few years ago, only people at a certain level in a company were asked to make presentations, but that's no longer the case. In an informal survey of my readers who are administrative assistants, for example, the majority said they were routinely asked either to make formal presentations or to give an informed opinion at a meeting, without notice.

I have been conducting presentation skills workshops for many years, and they are one of my most rewarding activities. That's because I can see the confidence levels of participants rise as they learn to gather and organize their thoughts, put them into a concise, practical format, and deliver their message effectively. If you would like to have me in to work with your people, drop me a line at hwilkie@mhwcom.com or call 416-966-5023.

If that's not practical for you, there is another way. Toastmasters. People all over the world have benefited from this first class organization, and now companies are opening up their own in-house Toastmaster clubs. Follow the link below to read about Dell Canada's success story.

However you do it, though, it's vital that you hone your presentation skills if you want to succeed in your career.

Dell Canada's Toastmasters story