Everything that begins must come to an end and so has my
journey with an Engineering Consultation Firm I started work with 5 months ago
on Effective Communication- a 3-month journey that extended to 5 due to
unavoidable circumstances.
I remember the first day…I was welcomed by some skeptical
gazes, some rebellious, some full of anxiety, yet all co-operative at the word;
GO!
This workshop was my first full-fledged journey into
Facilitation, with a lot of Drama and Improv techniques- which I've learnt in
the latter half of last year. (I could say thank you all my life to the person
(I consider my mentor) who introduced me to these wonderful tools and
techniques but it'll never be enough, so here I am implementing one thing at a
time, extending my journey slowly and steadily toward a more confident self.
This course was extensive, well designed keeping in mind the
audience(mid to senior management) who needed development in all areas of
Communication- verbal as well as written. This module had a lot of hands-on
activities which churned around participants from the initial fear of facing
the audience to be able to speak in relatively simple English.
Right from developing a shared vision, to relating with developing
Ownership, from Basic English Exercises to extensive verbal practices using a
lot of Improv techniques to a few Drama ones, from knowing e-mail etiquette,
demonstrating them to writing rigorous emails, the team grew leaps and bound
and seem to have enjoyed every session.
Post the 5 months, I saw convinced looks full of trust, joy
and confidence. The feedback I received was tremendous. That last day saw
cheerful faces full of gratitude- gratitude that touched the heart with warmth
and satisfaction. The last few moments with the group was full of chatter, songs,
a truck load of thank you…. a brief yet memorable celebration with a gorgeous
token of appreciation.
As for me, I thoroughly enjoyed every session with the team,
who made me their friend, mentor & guide.
With a wonderful feeling, I left that place!
