We all know them. Those people staring at smartphones and computers rather than eyeing others in the room. What happens when they have to make a presentation to an internal or external audience? Naked of their texting and social media tools, the majority are unable to communicate in a way that improves your bottom line. Before these 24/7 twitterers and e-mailers hurt your business, train them to:
• Engage a real live audience—and feel comfortable
• Practice methods to capture attention, retain it, and call for action
• Demonstrate an approachable personality
• Sell a new initiative without relying on technology alone
Doing business takes more than 140 characters. Yes, Twitter has its place in the business environment. However, it can also reinforce a personality and work style that “fritters” away opportunities. Make sure your “twitterers” click with audiences as well as they do with computers.
From Claudia Coplon and Steve Clements, Executive Speak/Write’s skills improvement trainers who are on twitter too. Follow us at http://twitter.com/execspeakwritefor more oral and written communications tools that drive business.
