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Section 1
Communication within organisations

Section 2
The Team Talk Structure and
Process

Section 5
Measuring Team Talk Effectiveness

Section 4
Team Talk Delivery

Speaking on front of groups makes many people uncomfortable - unless there is a structure and a process and people know how to do it. And preparation is essential. Team Talk training equips managers and team leaders with the structure and guidelines for managers to present to their teams confidently and competently. In other words: "what to say. . . and how to say it, in your own words" Its not difficult when you know how and you can practice in a non-threatening environment.

Section 3
Team Talk Content

Ensuring Team Talk is relevant and interesting is a key factor in its continuing success. What to talk about, how should Team Talk be written, communication templates and models are the focus of this section along with many useful and practical tips for making it work.

Section 2
The Team Talk Structure and Process

What is Team Talk™; who does it; to whom; when; and what to talk about and how long, are all aspects of the Team Talk structure and process. Other points include: what is the Team Talk structure and how does it link in with the organisational structure; All of these points and more are covered in this section.

Section 1
Communication within Organisations

Providing a forum for managers to communicate key information to employees is essential unless you want the grapevine to be the main communication channel in your organisation. In this section we focus on understanding managements role in the communication process and enhance ones understanding of the benefits of effective communication within organisations.

Section 5
Measuring Team Talk Effectiveness

MBWA* - a clichéd term? - but nonetheless still very effective. The best way to ensure that Team Talk is a continuing success is to monitor its effectiveness - by talking to people. Of course there needs to be a structure and a process for this to be effective - this section addresses this and other factors that will enhance the success of Team Talk in your organisation.

[ * MBWA = management by walking around]





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Overview >> FAQs >> Newsletter >>		Team Talk™ consists of 5 main sections [pass cursor over each section for brief summary] Team Talk™ Employees want face-to-face, verbal with their immediate manager or team leader and they want to know what is relevant, accurate, and about their own work area. Managers and team leaders who communicate directly [and face-to-face] with their teams, and effectively [providing opportunity for feedback] are more successful in achieving cost-effective benefits for their organisations that those who don't . . . Team Talk™ has been designed to meet the communication needs of employees at all levels and to minimise the "filtering" effect that often takes place when information is communicated within an organisation. People trust information from the right sources if it is reliable, accurate and regular. The 5 Team Talk™ sections are outlined in the above diagram. Team Talk™ is a straightforward, logical process that is supported by a paint-by-numbers framework and many useful templates. Effective implementation of Team Talk™ should result in productivity gains, improved morale and a happier, more committed workforce. Licenced users of Team Talk™ receive: The Team Talk™ Kit including a range of supporting materials and templates: Sample communication policy statements Communication formats Communication guidelines Communication accountability charts Sample Team Talks System documentation And more . . . A one-day, highly participative Action Training Workshop in the use of the system. Training is in small groups to maximise learning. E-mail help line support following training Participants will automatically receive our bi-monthly newsletter, PDSL People Planet™, which provides useful HR tips, reports on new developments, success stories, topical articles, PDSL initiatives, and so on. For our standard public programmes the investment required for introducing Team Talk™ into your organisation is $995 (plus GST) for the initial trainee/user and $795 (plus GST) for subsequent trainees/users from the same business unit As most, if not all, managers and team leaders within an organisation would benefit from attending the Team Talk™ Action Workshop, PDSL can implement the programme in-house in your organisation. For more information about PDSL solutions please phone us on (09) 5758321 or e-mail us at contactus@pdsl.co.nz. You can also reach us through our Contact Us page. Of course we will be happy to visit you, on a no obligation basis, to develop an understanding of your needs and to discuss our services For details relating to upcoming programmes please visit our Training pages. Effective employee communications can deliver outstanding benefits to most organisations including increased profitability, and greater levels of commitment. Importantly, particularly in the new era of the Employment Relations Act and the need for greater levels of consultation with employees and their representatives, Team Talk™ provides a valuable mechanism for enabling effective consultation. You don't have to be an expert to use PDSL Systems and Solutions like an expert.