National Workshop on Enhancing Professional Communication Skills

Report on Two Days National Workshop on Enhancing Professional Communication Skills

27-28 January 2018

A Two Days National Workshop on Enhancing Professional Communication Skills was conducted by ELT@I Thoothukudi Chapter in association with ELT@I BESIG on 27^th and 28^th January,2018 at Annammal College of Education for Women, Thoothukudi. The workshop was attended by ESL teachers and Research scholars. The inaugural address was given by entrepreneur Rtn.Mr.B.Ponsingh, Mangaing Director of Annai Gas Service.  He emphasised on the multi-faceted business skills needed to excel in the competitive business world. The convener of this workshop Dr.A.Joycilin Shermila introduced the resource persons Mrs. Lalitha Murthy, Consultant – Business English, Bangalore and Brig R S Murthy , Accredited Management Trainer on Soft Skills, Bangalore.

The first day morning session was initiated by Mrs. Lalitha Murthy who spoke on Language skills, Business skills and also about Professional communication skills. The next session was by Brig R S Murthy on “Soft Skills and Business Etiquettes.” The session laid emphasis on the various etiquettes to be followed in business meetings during an introduction, handshake, small talk, telephone and mobile conversations. It was interactive with various role plays and mock meetings.  The second session of the day was by Mrs. Lalitha Murthy on “Business Writing” with special reference to email writing.

On the second day, the workshop began with the session on “Presentation Skills.” The final session was headed by Mrs. Lalitha Murthy on “Designing A Business English Course.” The valedictory function marked the end of the workshop with the valedictory address given by the convener of the workshop Dr.A.JoycilinShermila followed by the feedback from some participants and Vote of Thanks by N.Jothi.