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Smarter communication

Communication really matters - Leaders need to place greater priority on communication

Jeff Grout

Jeff Grout

Independent Consultant, Former Business Manager to Sir Clive Woodward OBE and Former UK Managing Director of Robert Half International, the largest specialist recruitment consultancy in the world - Listed in the '100 Best Business Speakers in Britain'

Jeff Grout is in considerable demand as a motivational business speaker.

Formerly UK Managing Director of a leading international recruitment consultancy and Business

Manager to Sir Clive Woodward, Jeff is now an independent businessconsultant specialising in leadership, people management, team building, peak performance, recruitment and retention issues. He holds a number of corporate advisory and executive coaching appointments and is also a successful business author. His sixth book entitled 'What do Leaders Really do?' is published in August 2007.

In his presentation Jeff will examine the practical realities of communication and will examine how a number of well-known and respected leaders deal with people - the steps they take to establish trust and understanding, the importance of communication and the approaches used to inspire top performance. Jeff will also discuss how leaders create and articulate a clear vision for their organisation and how they effectively lead change.

Jeff's presentation style is straight-forward, accessible and rich with vivid anecdotes. The session is relevant to anyone who finds themselves thrown into a leadership role.