Hosting Skills Training Conducted for Risen Savior Ministry

Be the Best Emcee You Can Be Training was held for 14 church leaders and key personnel from Risen Savior Ministry last April 10, 2016. Customized to fit church settings, included in the training were public speaking, hosting skills, introducing speakers, and organizing impromptu speeches. Individually, participants had to determine their core messages for their target audience and assimilate introducing a speaker to an audience to assess their hosting and public speaking skills.

Bounty Agro Ventures, Inc. undergoes English Communication Skills Training Needs Assessment

Business Center of Resource Empowerment (BIZCORE) conducted the English Communication Skills Training Needs Assessment for 39 Bounty Agro Ventures, Inc. (BAVI) employees at BAVI’s corporate headquarters located at The Taipan Place Condominium, F. Ortigas Jr. Ave., Ortigas Center, Pasig City on February 10, 2016. BAVI is under the Bounty Fresh Group of Companies, one of the leading and fastest growing broiler integrator in the Philippines.

BIZCORE’s three-hour English Communication Skills Training Needs Assessment was held in two batches of 22 employees in the morning and 17 employees in the afternoon respectively. The assessment is part of the sponsorship mileage of BAVI for being a sponsor for the Toastmasters International District 75 Midyear Conference held from October 17 to 18, 2015.

The English Communication Skills Training Needs Assessment grouped test-takers into 10 proficiency levels based on their usage of the four areas of communication namely writing, speaking, listening, and reading, and training programs were recommended for the employees based on the results. The assessment is a non-obligatory service conducted by BIZCORE for its clients. The results of this assessment helps human resources departments of organizations plan and devise training for employees throughout the year.

BIZCORE provides Workplace Communication Seminar for Colombo Plan State College

Four C's of Workplace Communication was conducted by BIZCORE for Colombo Plan State College (CPSC) in January 12, 2016. The seminar was part of the customized “CPSC-PKNU Special Internship Program” which was specifically designed for chosen students of International Development and Cooperation and Fisheries programs of the Pukyong National University (PKNU), Korea from January 2016 to February 2016. The program mainly aimed to meet the specific needs of the students in improving their communication skills in the English language to prepare them in entering the workforce and to equip them with good knowledge in the field of fisheries and international cooperation.

Aside from BIZCORE, lectures were facilitated by CPSC experts in the field of English language and communication, interpersonal job skills, soft skills development in the workplace and teamwork. These include Dr. Romulita C. Alto, Dr. Alice D. Pañares, and Dr. G. Kulanthaivel.

The six delegates had their immersion at several companies based in the Philippines namely Clean Air Asia, United Towers Philippines and World Youth Alliance and had their internship at Carlos Hilado Memorial State College Fisheries Center in Bacolod City, Philippines.

Communicating with Impact Training for PwC Isla Lipana & Co.

Communicating with Impact Training (CWIT) was held for 100 PwC Isla Lipana & Co. Senior Consultants and Associates in four batches from June 16 to November 5, 2015 in Makati City, Philippines. Participants had to undergo a comprehensive six-session program to boost their confidence and competence in workplace communication focused on fundamentals of English grammar, usage, and oral communication skills.

The pilot batch of PwC Isla Lipana & Co. Senior Consultants and Associates underwent the six-session CWIT from June 16, 2015 to July 2, 2015. On the other hand, the second batch underwent CWIT from July 23, 2015 to August 20, 2015. The third and fourth batches had CWIT from September 29, 2015 to October 22, 2015 and from October 21, 2015 to November 5, 2015, respectively.

“The program was a good refresher course. It tackled topics that are applicable to the workplace setting. I especially appreciated that writing and speaking were covered in every session. It balanced theory and practice, coupled with immediate, well-placed feedback from the trainer,” Jo Ann Ocampo, one of the Senior Associates from the pilot batch, wrote.

“When given the option of taking another program by BIZCORE, I would be more than happy to inform my colleagues about participating in one. The skills that I have learned from “Communicating with Impact” such as proofreading, presenting, persuading, or facilitating can be immediately applied to my everyday job. These skills are helpful when I send emails to the clients, engage in conference calls, hold meetings with my colleagues, or prepare a written report about a project.” Sarinah Marie Narciso, a participant from the second batch, commented.

 “I really enjoyed the program. All the topics discussed were equally important, but what I liked most are the group activities or the oral examination because those are the areas that I really need to improve (dealing with people and speaking in front of audience). I also enjoyed learning the different methods of communicating especially on giving feedback to staff. I think it will help me deliver effectively my feedback to the junior staff of the team,” mentioned one participant from the third batch.

“I have learned to express thoughts in a simpler and concise manner without affecting the message I want to convey,” another participant from the fourth batch said.

Prior the training, PwC Isla Lipana & Co. employees underwent a comprehensive English communication skills assessment as part of the training needs analysis.

“When given the option of taking another program by BIZCORE, I would be more than happy to inform my colleagues about participating in one. The skills that I have learned from “Communicating with Impact” such as proofreading, presenting, persuading, or facilitating can be immediately applied to my everyday job. These skills are helpful when I send emails to the clients, engage in conference calls, hold meetings with my colleagues, or prepare a written report about a project.”
— Sarinah Marie Narciso, PwC Isla Lipana & Co. Consultant, on Communicating with Impact

Leadership Essentials Training for Public Speakers

The Leadership Essentials Training was held for Emperor Mandarin Toastmasters Club members and guests in Balinsasayaw Restaurant on August 31, 2015.

Emperor Mandarin Toastmasters Club is one of the Toastmasters International District 75 (Philippines) clubs in the country. Toastmasters International is a non-profit educational organization which aims to improve communication and leadership skills of its members through proven programs of public speaking and leadership roles. Currently, there are 332,000 Toastmasters International members in 135 countries, including 7,667 members in 187 clubs in the Philippines.

English Refresher Program for Public Speakers

The English Refresher Program was held for Elite Toastmasters Club members on August 21, 2015.

Elite Toastmasters Club is one of the most celebrated Toastmasters International District 75 (Philippines) clubs in the country. Toastmasters International is a non-profit educational organization which aims to improve communication and leadership skills of its members through proven programs of public speaking and leadership roles. Currently, there are 332,000 Toastmasters International members in 135 countries, including 7,667 members in 187 clubs in the Philippines.