20 Countries celebrate Global Think on Your Feet® Month
News Release from Think on Your Feet International, Inc.
The ability to think on your feet is now becoming a core global skill—even in these tough times!!
In fact, it’s a core skill because times are tougher. No better time than now to be clearer in your messages….
Over 20 countries are taking part in Global Think on Your Feet® Month, the largest ever celebration of the workshop, Think on Your Feet® (June 2009).
This recognises the importance that employers now place on think-on-your-feet skills for their employees.
Some 20 years ago, most career advertisements required “excellent verbal and written communication skills.”
Today it’s more likely that employees be asked to “think on their feet”.
“Think on Your Feet” is probably a misunderstood term, even in English business circles,” points out Think on Your Feet International, CEO, Roger HB Davies.
“What employers expect is the ability to respond quickly. In fact, what they should be expecting is two things. Employees who naturally respond quickly need to be organised in their thinking. Those who are organised need to be able to respond more quickly.”
“Think on Your Feet® achieves this, allowing us to teach stronger verbal skills to people of all cultures and of all communication styles,” says Davies.
“Also, according to our global research some 90% of all verbal communication is impromptu (not formal), thus forcing people to learn how to handle Q & A, how to explain complex ideas clearly, and how to be more persuasive verbally.
“It’s clear many organizations are still placing a premium on strong verbal skills – even in this economic climate. When could there be a better time to be clear with your messages?” says Davies.
Think-on-your feet skills are now core competencies. This is highlighted by the fact that the workshop has become a worldwide phenomenon. It’s now available in eight languages: Japanese, Chinese, Italian, Polish, French, German, Russian and English.
Workshops will be taking place in the following countries: USA, Canada, China, Japan, UK, France, Poland, Russia, Australia, Denmark, Belgium, Holland, Ireland, Germany, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, New Zealand, Romania and India.
Think on Your Feet® is a two-day workshop that trains you to think fast, organise your thoughts, and get to the point.
It is based on the premise that Clear speaking is clear thinking. Participants learn 10 plans (structures) designed to help them organise their thoughts fast.
Illumine Training is a UK provider of the Think on Your Feet® workshop. Find out more here…
