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These seminars develop skills for strategic face-to-face communication

Speak Up & Be Effective™ - Be an assertive communicator
In this program, you will learn how to think on your feet, project more confidence, manage your nerves, and get your points across.

Upcoming program dates:
  • Oct. 8, 2008
  • Dec. 9, 2008
  • Feb. 5, 2009
  • Mar. 17, 2009
  • Jun. 18, 2009
  • Sep. 23, 2009
  • Nov. 11, 2009

Speak Up & Be Effective™ - Advanced - Communicate with impact
This two-day program teaches you to communicate with impact through oral presentation skills (including body language and tone of voice). You'll also learn to create focused, concise and activating message that influence others and to project the style and presence of today's leaders.

Upcoming program dates:
  • Nov. 5-6, 2008
  • Dec. 3-4, 2008
  • Jan. 28-29, 2009
  • Mar. 4-5, 2009
  • Apr. 21-22, 2009
  • Jun. 2-3, 2009
  • Aug. 11-12, 2009
  • Oct. 6-7, 2009
  • Nov. 3-4, 2009
  • Dec. 2-3, 2009

Facilitation Skills - Move things forward faster
This program teaches you to build 100% participation and reach a timely consensus. You'll also learn how to generate a wide variety of creative ideas, enhance collaboration and get buy-in for change.

Upcoming program dates:
  • Oct. 9, 2008
  • May. 13, 2009
  • Sep. 24, 2009

The Exceptional Leader™ - Inspire action
This two-day program will show you how to differentiate the roles and responsibilities of leaders and managers and consider ways to think and plan more strategically. You'll also learn a process for setting direction and aligning others, how to plan a communication strategy, and to develop skills that motivate and inspire others. This class will enhance your confidence and credibility as a leader.

Upcoming program dates:
  • Feb. 24-25, 2009
  • May. 5-6, 2009
  • Oct. 21-22, 2009

For more information on these public programs or for assistance in selecting the right program for you, please contact Jennifer Maxson at 616/336-7058 or maxsonj@varnumconsulting.com.