Fall 2010

Tell-Tale Signs you need Steve Toms

Tell-Tale Signs your staff needs
a custom communications workshop  (quick links)
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Imagine…

• No more boring presentations.

• Proposals that get read.

• Everyone nodding in agreement.

Steve Toms helps organizations build business through improved communications. Because it’s not effective communication unless
the receiver gets your message as intended.

If you experience any of the following in your organization,
why not discuss them with Steve?

There are no rewards for efforts, only for results.

Tell-Tale Signs your staff needs
a custom writing workshop:

• You frequently hit “delete” before actually reading staff emails.

• You place staff memos, proposals, and other documents
  in your “to be read later” file (which usually means “never”).

• You have to verbally ask staff to tell you what they're
  trying to say in written documents.

• You continue to find grammar and punctuation errors.

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“What is he trying to say?”

Tell-Tale Signs YOU need coaching
to improve your writing:

• You have to send more than one email or memo
  to get what you want.

• Your staff isn’t properly prepared for meetings
  —even after putting what you want in writing.

• Your staff doesn’t confirm receipt of written requests,
  or seek clarification when they're confused.

• Your staff argues with you, or worse: falls silent
  when you try to explain what's expected.

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“It's never clear what my boss wants.”

Tell-Tale signs everyone might benefit
from a custom presentation workshop:

• You look around the room after 30-seconds
  and half the room isn't paying attention.

• You are uncomfortable using computer technology
  to make and support your points.

• You don’t know how much or where to put stuff
  on your PowerPoint slides.

• Staff members are nervous about giving presentations.

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Are you suffering from "Death by PowerPoint"?
Here's good news: It's curable..

Tell-Tale signs your current consultants
are falling short of producing results:

• They never ask for samples of your staff's documents
  and presentations; they fail to address specific problems.

• They see communications skills as “things you do”
  rather than techniques to help you make your point.

• They hand out DOs & DON'Ts lists, shoving information
  at your staff rather than focusing on each individual's needs.

• They don’t guarantee results or offer follow-up support.

You’d be better served by purchasing a self-help book
and sharing it with others..

Better yet, contact Steve. Get everyone on the same page.

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Steve Toms | 713-662-6040 | Bio
 

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