“Ricardo Semler – Brazil’s Caring Capitalist” is the transcript of an interview by Peter Martin which was recently televised on SBS.  Ricardo Semler of “Maverick” fame – a book published about 10 years ago – took empowerment to its extreme in his manufacturing and service company in Brazil.  Peter Martin made a recent visit to Semco and discovered one of the world’s most radical work places.  Read all about how this amazing company works by following the instructions from this link.

http://www.sbs.com.au/  go to News and Current Affairs then to Dateline/Transcripts and Videos and find June 2005 then 15 June.

“Find Talent and Use It” is a BRW article quoting senior Australian and US leaders who not only espouse the value of their people but demonstrate their commitment to developing their senior talent.  Read how this investment in their people flows through to the bottom line.  The article ends with a few “how to do it” suggestions.  The link below will take you to the full article.

http://www.brw.com.au/freearticle.aspx?relId=13038

Here is the fourth in our series of pointers to help you prepare and present to any size group with confidence and impact.   There are seven steps in the total process and the remaining pointers will be published in subsequent editions of e-Line.

4.  Rehearse

This sounds like it’s an overkill, boring and time consuming.  However, if I had to emphasise one of the pointers more than any others, it would this one.  You MUST rehearse your presentation.   It will give you confidence and ensure that your timing is accurate.

v       Rehearse your full presentation at least twice and up to five times if you're nervous about it and/or it's a really important presentation.

v       Time yourself every rehearsal.  Take only the time you have been allotted, including questions.

v       Use your visual aids every rehearsal.

v       If possible, use the room where you will be delivering the presentation or some similar room.

v       Deliver the presentation exactly as you will in the real situation, i.e. stand in the correct place, use your notes, visual aids, etc.

v       Speak slowly and clearly, at the pace at which you will deliver the presentation, to ensure your timing is accurate.

v       Memorise your opening statement.

v       Make sure you know how to operate the visual aids you will be using.

These tips are prepared by Linda McDonald of Corporate Learning.  If you can't wait for more e-Lines and need help with your preparation and delivery of presentations now, send an email to info@corporatelearning.com.au with your name, position, organisation, suburb and email address and we’ll email you the full document.  And, if you’ve just received this e-Line for the first time, get the first three in the series by sending us an email.