Atria Group Switzerland

23/08/2016

Are you an introvert?

Then this article may be just for you! Speaking up in meetings can be difficult for many people though, and here are some tips to make sure your ideas get heard as well! Great read!

https://hbr.org/2016/04/how-to-talk-in-meetings-when-you-hate-talking-in-meetings

Practice.

16/08/2016

Are you ready for the workplace of 2020?

https://www.facebook.com/worldeconomicforum/videos/10153553933696479/

09/08/2016

The Power of Smiling!
A smile is not just the 'prettiest thing you can wear', it's also the most efficient in connecting with people, creating joy in this world, and ultimately, a happiness factor that can extend your life, according to Ron Gutman! Oh, and a smile can be worth up to 2000 bars of chocolate or 25'000 dollar...mentally, that is...

So, what are you waiting for? Smile and give that beautiful smile away a bit more often today! :-D

https://www.ted.com/talks/ron_gutman_the_hidden_power_of_smiling?language=en

02/08/2016

After our previous article on emoticons and emojis, this is a nice podcasts that gives some scientific measurement on the usefulness of using the right punctuation in effective communication. It is not just about sarcasm, but anyway to given input on criticism, or praise. I found the acceptance of exclamation marks in effective communication also useful"

Research Digest editor Christian Jarrett speaks to Dr Ruth Filik (University of Nottingham), lead author of a recent study into how emoticons and punctuation can help you convey written sarcasm more effectively. After listening, you'll realise those little winking faces ;-) are no laughing matter. Seriously!

http://digest.bps.org.uk/2016/06/episode-6.html

26/07/2016

Funny... 'Cheers' in English is 'Prost' in German, but then 'Prost' in Romanian means 'stupid'! A couple more cultural differences in this very short but very interesting sign language video!

Have you ever made such a 'cultural communication' mistake?

https://www.facebook.com/brightside/videos/919122248216519/

19/07/2016

THANK YOU!
We had a great start to our Summer Smart program! As you can see from the photos we had a good crowd and there was full engagement as we explored some of the different ways that people communicate and the importance of us learning how to be flexible if we are to be effective with the different styles that surround us. With some hands on exercises, a relaxed open format and some excellent summer sunshine, everyone was able to enjoy some great content with some light snacks and cool Prosecco!

Feedback:
• “very useful”
• “made us think”
• “atmosphere was very relaxed and friendly”

And with an average feedback score of 4.7 out of 5 we think they liked it!

Looking forward to our second evening this Wednesday on Presenting with confidence!

Cheers,
Carl and Chantal

12/07/2016

Want to be heard? Start listening better!

"360 listening. This is where the magic happens. You’re not only listening to what the person is saying, but how they’re saying it — and, even better, what they’re not saying, like when they get energized about certain topics or when they pause and talk around others."

https://hbr.org/2016/05/listening-is-an-overlooked-leadership-tool

05/07/2016

It is the mark of a good communicator to recognise the different drivers, the different needs and the value of the different perceptions of those around you.

The hardest thing for many people is the ability to pick up a mirror and see things as others do. Our Persuasive Communicator course is great at helping in this area, but this short article pulls nicely from these themes as well, and as they say:

"Those new to leadership tend to perceive contrasts as conflicts or as forks in the road. We feel we have to be fully on one side, or fully on the other. But a picture or a company that goes all the way to one side will be too black or too white. As we mature as leaders, we see things with multiple colors that play together."

Contrast is a recipe for success. How you go about contrasts will define you as a leader. No matter how insightful the advice you receive, as a leader only you can know how to manage the contrasts of the situation.

28/06/2016

How about combining good weather with added value?

This summer, we are organizing a Summer Smart Program:
4 Wednesday evenings, 4 interesting workshops and, with a bit of luck, ending those 4 evenings with a drink by the Rhein in Basel. Join us to increase your network, get top-notch tips on communication skills, storytelling, dealing with stress and other great practical skills as well. Oh, did we mention? A glass of Prosecco included.

What do you get?
Starting at 19:30 at a great location near the Rhein in Basel, we will bring you a 2,5 hour condensed version of some of our top-quality trainings. You will get some great tips, the opportunity to practice on the spot, and will learn some truly amazing neuro-scientific based background information that will make you ready to get back to your colleagues after the summertime in a smart, but casual way!

Dates:
July 6: Persuasive communication
July 20: Presenting with confidence and impact
Aug 10: Storytelling
Aug 24: Increase resilience, decrease stress

Investment:
You can book one evening for 49,- CHF, or book the full package of 4 evenings for CHF 149,- which is a fraction of the value that these seminars will provide you. We look forward to your registration, just email us!

Be smart, be early, seats are limited!

Perhaps you know someone else who could benefit? Tag that person and you could both win a ticket for a free night!

Sign up and bring a friend; you both get a discount!

Email us for information & registration:

[email protected] /
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Carl Emerson
Business Development Manager
Atria Switzerland
Office: +41 79 826 1399

Chantal Vroom
Training & Communications Specialist
Atria Switzerland
Office: +41 78 924 2706

21/06/2016

How to save the world, or at least yourself, from inefficient meetings...

6 minutes of video that can save you hours and hours of time!

An epidemic of bad, inefficient, overcrowded meetings is plaguing the world’s businesses — and making workers miserable. David Grady has some ideas on how to stop it.

TED Talk Subtitles and Transcript: An epidemic of bad, inefficient, overcrowded meetings is plaguing the world’s businesses — and making workers miserable. David Grady has some ideas on how to stop it.

14/06/2016

As you might know, I'm partnering up with Atria Group Switzerland! Like our page for lots of good tips and keep updated on the upcoming trainings/workshops! Thank you 👍😊!

Have you ever felt like you're talking, but nobody is listening? Here's Julian Treasure to help. In this useful talk, the sound expert demonstrates the how-to's of powerful speaking — from some handy vocal exercises to tips on how to speak with empathy. A talk that might help the world sound more be...

07/06/2016

"No one wants to put on a ‘‘work face’’ when they get to the office."

How do you create that wonderteam? After Google researched it all, it's pretty clear; feeling safe in the team, to be able to speak up, knowing you will not be embarrassed or punished for it. So great, but how do you create that? Increase empathy and a great communication style within your team. Exactly what we do with our Persuasive Communication training. The results are there, now the research confirms it!
http://uk.businessinsider.com/google-reveals-how-to-have-the-perfect-team-2016-2?r=US&IR=T

Google launched a project to find out what qualities can create a perfect team. What the tech behemoth found was surprising.