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Becoming more successful workplace communicators
while on the move
Mike Hogan 04/09/2013
Becoming
more successful workplace communicators
while
on the move
Mike Hogan 04/09/2013
Key questions:
1. What are the key functions necessary for successful international workplace communication?
2. How an we get busy business people to spend more time learning autonomously?
3. How can learners focus on improving their key functional competencies and learning autonomously while on the move?
Mike Hogan 04/09/2013
Key questions:
1. What are the key functions necessary for successful international workplace communication?
2. How an we get busy business people to spend more time learning autonomously?
3. How can learners focus on improving their key functional competencies and learning autonomously while on the move?
Mike Hogan 04/09/2013
Business SkillsEmailingTelephoningPresentationsMeetingsNegotiatingSmall Talk etc…
Mike Hogan 04/09/2013
But what if …
I’ve got a problem to solve for a customer?
I need to convince my boss to make
changes in the department?
I have to update the project team?
My supplier is being difficult?
…which channel do I use?
Mike Hogan 04/09/2013
Work & Function Globally
Focus on Key functions rather than medium of communication or linear syllabus
Presenting dataGiving updatesExpressing doubt and concernsResponding to requests and questionsNetworking and relationship building…and so on.
Mike Hogan 04/09/2013
Key questions:
1. What are the key functions necessary for successful international workplace communication?
2. How an we get busy business people to spend more time learning autonomously?
3. How can learners focus on improving their key functional competencies and learning autonomously while on the move?
Mike Hogan 04/09/2013
A few ideas
The language you use
Schedule management & communication
Focus on Return On Investment
Is it ‘enough’ to just attend?
Mike Hogan 04/09/2013
Foster a training philosophy centered around
self-responsibility and learner autonomy
with measurable and immediate success
media rich
relevant
Mike Hogan 04/09/2013
Key questions:
1. What are the key functions necessary for successful international workplace communication?
2. How an we get busy business people to spend more time learning autonomously?
3. How can learners focus on improving their key functional competencies and learning autonomously while on the move?
Mike Hogan 04/09/2013
Autonomous learning on the move
Mike Hogan 04/09/2013
Where to start?
Relevance
Motivation
Return on investment
On the move
Dead time
Overwhelmed by choice
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Usefulness
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Mike Hogan 04/09/2013
Flexibility – any place, any time learning
1. On a computer2. Print & Work3. On a mobile device(tablet, smartphone, MP3)
But what about when I’m on the move?
Mike Hogan 04/09/2013
So how does it look?
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1. On a computer
Mike Hogan 11/04/2013 47th IATEFL Annual Conference, Liverpool, UK
Work & Function globally
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Vocabulary & Grammar practice
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2. Print & Work - Reading
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Writing
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Writing
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3. On a mobile device
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Putting it on your mobile device child’s play
That was
easy!
Mike Hogan 04/09/2013
Videos: Networking
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Finding the right blend
Mike Hogan 04/09/2013
Key questions:1. What are the key functions necessary for
successful international workplace communication?
2. How an we get busy business people to spend more time learning autonomously?
3. How can learners focus on improving their key functional competencies and learning autonomously while on the move?
Mike Hogan 04/09/2013
about.me/mikehogan@irishmikeh
Thanks!
