| No time to learn new presentation skills? | | | | you can access anywhere, anytime. |
| This reminds me of a story. | | | | Look for a training that is easy to use whether |
| A guy is driving to work and notices the red light | | | | you're in the office, at your desk or on the road. |
| come on. No gas. Instead of stopping to fill up, | | | | This is why the obvious choice is e-learning in a |
| here's what he says: "I'm late for work. No time | | | | virtual learning hub. With a complete set of videos, |
| to get gas." | | | | classes and resources online, it is easy to develop |
| Not too smart, right? | | | | skills - anytime and anywhere. Rather than relying |
| If you aren't learning new skills, you are driving on | | | | on corporate curriculums, training schedules, and |
| empty. Face the facts. New people are coming up | | | | things that may be out of your control, grab hold |
| behind you and nipping at your heels. They're | | | | of the reins. |
| comfortable presenting online. They have taken | | | | When you learn virtually, you can learn at your |
| training in video presenting, storytelling, selling with | | | | own pace and on your own schedule. |
| white boarding, and interactive selling. | | | | Here's my short list of criteria to look for: virtual |
| Are you sure you don't want to stop and get | | | | classes, unlimited access, instant viewing, |
| gas? Sure you don't have time to invest in getting | | | | interactive webinars and instant downloads. |
| new skills? | | | | In evaluating a virtual presentation skills training, |
| Of course, perhaps you have the impression that | | | | look for how much you can learn on your own - |
| presentation skill training is expensive, | | | | and in short chunks. You may not have tons of |
| cumbersome, only available in person, and only | | | | time. But if you watch a short video, grab a |
| available if your company pays for it. Right? | | | | checklist or download a blueprint - you get an |
| Wrong. | | | | immediate boost to your skills in just a few |
| These are false assumptions. Presentation skills | | | | minutes. |
| training used to be reserved for executives and | | | | One important thing to keep in mind: it's easier to |
| leaders because it was only available at a stiff | | | | learn -- and keep learning, if you have a big |
| price, costing $12,000 or more per day. Usually | | | | success using the skills. When you've got a big |
| these expensive seminars were held on site or at | | | | presentation coming up, look for instant boosts. |
| costly hotels, with scheduling and videotaping | | | | As you evaluate any communication training |
| feedback arranged by the training or HR | | | | program, look for the blend of long term |
| department. | | | | improvement plus instant help. Is it practical? Is it |
| Some organizations still provide this. But a lot of | | | | a skill you can use right away? Does it help you |
| companies have scaled back. But should you let | | | | solve the jitters when you are giving a |
| this decrease in investment and shortsighted | | | | presentation tomorrow morning? |
| thinking affect your personal development? No | | | | When the answer is "yes!" then you are more |
| way. | | | | likely to enjoy the experience, get visible results, |
| Instead of waiting for the expensive seminar that | | | | and keep on learning. This is the mark of an |
| might never get to you, you need to find an | | | | exceptional virtual training program. |
| affordable training you can take right away. And | | | | |