It seems everyone is talking about it – H1N1. Daycares, schools and companies of all sizes have planned how they’ll keep a workforce together during a pandemic. Although reports of how severe it is vary widely, one thing is certain – the virus is widespread. Even obsessive use of hand sanitizer didn’t spare me from its reach.
Posts Tagged ‘audio’
The Toastmasters of Conferencing
Blogger: Trish ZimmermanMonday, June 29th, 2009
The first company I worked for offered Toastmasters, a professional club for developing public speaking skills. I admit, it made me nervous to go, I dreaded my time to speak, and I disliked writing speeches even more. I couldn’t wait to be done. Once I completed my CTM (Certified Toastmaster), I considered myself proficient and filed away my Toastmasters manual. Now, more than 10 years later, I wish I had continued. I still draw upon those same skills when called upon in front of groups of people.
Averting Conferencing Awkwardness
Blogger: Megan O'MalleyThursday, April 23rd, 2009
If you have ever been on a conference call, you know exactly what I’m talking about—those awkward pauses that make conference calls a sometimes dreaded form of communication. Here are a few such instances and how you can avoid them:
The early caller
Like the punctual professional you are, you get on the call a few minutes before the assigned time, only to find that it is only you and Tim in Tampa, who you know absolutely nothing about. Rather than force awkward conversation as if this were three-minute dating, why not start discussing the topic of your call? You might learn something and get your creative juices running just in time for the discussion.
When it Has to Go Right … Or Else!
Blogger: Trish ZimmermanThursday, April 16th, 2009
Does the thought of hosting a high-profile audio or web conference make you nervous? Have you ever thought, “This event must go flawlessly … or else!”? Or else, your job will be in jeopardy, or else analysts won’t respond favorably, or else you won’t get the media attention your company needs. If you’re hosting a conferencing event, chances are, you have a lot at stake! So how do you take the “or else” fear out of hosting a conference call?
