After receiving requests by clients to deliver a program targeted at improving employees’ ability to communicate on their feet, we decided to develop UPFRONT Persuasion Through Presentation.

In the beginning, the majority of our clients were in the high-tech industry. Presentations were delivered by very bright people with important information to convey.

The primary business-problem was two-fold; these people typically did not feel comfortable delivering presentations, and most were untrained in presentation skills. Our clients were afraid they were not differentiating themselves in the marketplace through their presentations.

As a result, in 1995 we decided to create a program that would improve people’s ability to deliver more effective presentations. The program has now been translated into 17 languages and delivered in over 25 countries. We are proud that our effort has been career enhancing for many people.

Vision For The Future

We’re working with leading edge organizations

As we move forward we know one thing for certain, change is inevitable. We are continuing to explore new ways to be effective as presenters. We are fortunate to be working with leading edge organizations that are defining our technological future. In some cases they also have begun to help us look at new ways to present information. This will shape what we deliver in the classroom as well as how we deliver the program in the future.

Alternative forms of training are on the horizon

E-learning, Web-based training and alternative forms of delivery are now being incorporated into our offering. We work hard to bring the right intellectual resources together to achieve successful outcomes.

Blended offerings provide a combination of internet and classroom training. This allows clients to be in better control of costs, geography, and field time.