Powerful Content

Challenging Approach

Business-Savvy Trainers

Successful
Seminar
Elements

01 About Us01 About Us

1992 Japan

2010 Singapore

‘Companies spend millions on corporate training, but often with questionable returns.’

Globus has developed just the right formula of Content, Approach, and Trainer-Coaches. As a result, Globus is now the top boutique training company in Asia – providing clients high returns on the Seminars, Assessments, and Coaching by developing world-class communicators and leaders.

Brent Barnes

President & Founder

Motto

Don’t ‘Just do it’ – do it faster and better!

Education

  • MBA Finance
  • BS Business

Accomplishments

  • Conducting charity swims in Thailand and Cambodia for NGO orphanages
  • 18-time Masters Swimming World Record holder
  • Author & Co-Author of Globus business communication texts

Jack Nicklin

Vice President / Founding Partner

Motto

Power through Communication!

Education

  • BA Japanese, Government, Communications

Accomplishments

  • Co-Author of English Presentation Techniques, published by The Japan Times (1993)
  • Co-Author of over 10 Globus business communication texts

Greg Kelly

Corporate Training Director / Senior Partner

Motto

You are either striving to get better – or allowing yourself to get worse

Education

  • MBA, Japan-focus
  • BS International Business, Asia-focus
  • Certificate in Japanese Management from the Japan-America Institute of Management Science.

Accomplishments

  • Co-Author of our Leadership Communication Habits; Globus text contributor
  • Former semi-pro football player

Robert Self

Senior Coach / Director

Motto

Business is not education; business is action – delivered with excellent communication!

Education

  • BA History and Philosophy

Accomplishments

  • Former CEO of Taschen Japan and Phaidon Asiana
  • Creator of Tokyo Trail Running & ultra-marathoner
  • Wine expert and public speaker on wines

02 Seminars02 Seminars Developing World-Class Communicators

How? With non-drowsy seminars combining Powerful Content, a Challenging Approach and Business-Savvy Trainers. What’s our most popular seminar? Email Logic + 3. What’s our most challenging? Executive Presence (EP3). What’s our most unique? 10 Habits of Highly Effective Communicators.

EMAIL LOGIC + 3 

Message quickly and effectively

Attendees

Vital for anyone messaging in today’s digital environment-from new staff to executives

Contents

  • 7 Email Types
  • 5 Success Factors
  • 29 Key Skills
  • 3 Bonus Applications

Outcomes

  • 5 second Comprehension
  • 50% Faster Messaging
  • Anger-proof Tone
  • Non-Professor Phrasing
  • Same-day Responses
  • Impactful Layout

ONLINE EMAIL COACHING 

Strengthen global email skills through personalised online coaching

Attendees

Anyone messaging in today’s digital environment-plus great for post-seminar reinforcement

Contents

  • Remote, customized, 1-on-1 feedback
  • Pre & Post-Assessments
  • 7 Email Types
  • 5 Success Factors

Outcomes

  • Training Aftercare
  • 5-Second Comprehension
  • Anger-proof Tone
  • Non-Professor Phrasing
  • Same-day Responses
  • Impactful Layout

REPORT LOGIC + 2 

Write fast and effective reports, proposals, summaries, updates and minutes

Attendees

Anyone needing a solid report writing foundation

Contents

  • 9 Report Templates
  • 5 Success Factors
  • 38 Vital Skills
  • 2 Bonus Applications

Outcomes

  • 10-Second Comprehension
  • 50% Faster Reports
  • Smart Phrasing
  • Impactful Layout
  • Executive-Level Clarity
  • Less Stressed Manager

10 HABITS OF HIGHLY EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATORS 

Arm participants with 10 of the most vital habits needed to succeed in the global business arena

Attendees

A must for anyone needing strong overall communication skills

Contents

  • 10 Habits
  • Easy-to-use Templates & Flowcharts
  • 9 Applications

Outcomes

  • Doubled Result
  • 50% Faster Communication
  • MBA-Level Logic
  • Low-Conflict Relationships
  • More Strategic Thinking
  • ‘Style-Shifting’ Assertiveness

PERSUASIVE 4:1 COMMUNICATION 

Persuade and influence others

Attendees

Anyone needing a boost in their persuasive power

Contents

  • 3-step Persuasive System
  • 1 Template for 4 Uses
  • 4 Support Tools
  • 22 Key Skills

Outcomes

  • Doubled Approval Rates
  • Enhanced Influence
  • Strategic Thinking
  • Neutralized Obstacles
  • Faster Decisions
  • Improved Relationships

PIIE NEGOTIATIONS & PROBLEM SOLVING 

Maximize ‘win-win’ results—and improve internal/external problem solving

Attendees

Anyone negotiating and/or collaborating

Contents

  • PIIE Negotiating Flowchart
  • 31 Vital Skills
  • 4 Key Countering Strategies
  • 156 Best Negotiating Phrases

Outcomes

  • More Win-Win Results
  • Faster Problem Navigation
  • Greater EQ
  • More Yeses
  • MBA-Level Collaborations
  • Assertive Personal Brand

LOGICAL GLOBAL PRESENTATIONS 

Quickly prepare and deliver fast/logical presentations–leading to results

Attendees

A must for anyone sharing information or presenting

Contents

  • 7 Easy-to-Use Templates
  • 5 Success Factors
  • 35 Key Skills
  • 14-step Q & A System

Outcomes

  • Quick Understanding
  • Professional Body & Voice
  • Well-managed Q & A
  • 10-minute Prep/Delivery
  • Impactful Slides
  • Standard Phrasing

MEETING LEADERSHIP & PARTICIPATION 

Lead/participate in fast-impactful meetings, teleconferences and discussions

Attendees

Anyone leading and/or participating in global meetings

Contents

  • 5 Meeting Phases Stages
  • 20 Biggest Leading Skills/Tips
  • 14 Biggest Participating Skills/Tips
  • 297 Best Meeting Phrases

Outcomes

  • Non-Zombie Leadership/Participation
  • 30-minute Meetings
  • Greater Results
  • Quicker Info Exchanges
  • Smarter Phrasing
  • Doubled Brainstorming

BUSINESS
STORYTELLING 

Become impactful business storytellers

Attendees

Great for anyone needing to connect and communicate with more impact

Contents

  • 3 Story Movement Styles
  • CAR Structure
  • 1 Easy-to-use Storytelling Template
  • 100s of Tips & Best Storytelling Phrases

Outcomes

  • Impactful Leadership
  • Memorable ‘TED’ Messages
  • Immediate Uses
  • Increased Presence
  • Non-Lecture Talks
  • Appealing Brand

10 Best Leadership Communication Habits

Arm leaders and managers with 10 of the most vital habits needed to successfully communicate in the global business arena

Attendees

A must for anyone leading and managing global teams

Contents

  • 10 Habits
    • 01 Projecting Leadership Presence
    • 02 Understanding Others
    • 03 Coaching/Developing Teams
    • 04 Leveraging Diversity
    • 05 Being Understood
    • 06 Leading thru Storytelling
    • 07 Facilitating Meetings
    • 08 Managing Conflicts/Problems
    • 09 Motivating Teams
    • 10 Communicating Vision/Goals
  • Easy-to-use Templates, Flowcharts & Samples

Outcomes

  • Improved Company/Team Performance
  • Engaged Teams
  • Accelerated ‘UpSkilling’
  • Increased Retention Levels
  • Leveraged Diversity
  • Enhanced Buy-in

MANAGING UP 

Manage bosses, managers, seniors, team leaders, etc. upwards–in a multicultural office

Attendees

Anyone needing to improve working relationships with superiors

Contents

  • 13 Biggest Problems
  • 1 Pre-Assessment Tool
  • 96 Tips & Strategies
  • 192 Best Managing Up Phrases

Outcomes

  • Improved Manager–Staff Chemistry
  • Motivated Staff
  • Greater Productivity
  • Reduced Turnover
  • Better Future Managers
  • Fewer Conflicts

EXECUTIVE PRESENCE (EP3) 

Acquire attributes and gravitas of global executives

Attendees

High-performers needing the walk, talk and feel of an executive

Contents

  • 3 EP Evaluated Elements
  • ‘Fatal 14’ Attitude Factors
  • ‘Strategic 7’ Communication Factors.
  • ‘Essential 8’ Appearance Factors

Outcomes

  • Enhanced Gravitas
  • Improved Self-Awareness
  • Commanding Attitude
  • Impactful Communication
  • Polished Appearance

03 ASSESSMENTS03 ASSESSMENTS Measuring Real Business Skills

Did they improve? How can they improve? How much faster? How much more effective? These are all very valid L&D questions answered by our suite of communication skills assessments: BISA (Business Interaction Simulation Assessment); ESA (Email Simulation Assessment); and RESA (Report Simulation Assessment). We measure real business skills—and we do it better than anyone else. Don’t believe us? Volunteer yourself or ‘voluntell’ your junior L&D staff to find out now!

Global Skills Assessment:
BISA 

Assess overall skills needed to communicate successfully in global business

Attendees

Anyone communicating in a global business office

Contents

  • 1000-point 1-hour Assessment
  • 4 key communication areas
  • Assessing 70 skills
  • 70 feedback points

Outcomes

  • Comparable Data
  • Self-Study Plan
  • Presentations Progress
  • Communication Progress
  • Negotiations Progress
  • Discussions Progress

Email Skills Assessment:
ESA 

Assess overall messaging effectiveness and speed online

Online Pax

Anyone messaging in today’s digital environment

Contents

  • 1000-point online Assessment
  • Assessing 36 vital emailing skills
  • 5 Factor Assessment
  • % Speed Rating
  • 36 feedback points

Outcomes

  • Comparable Data
  • Self-Study Plan
  • Speed Progress
  • Logic Progress
  • Tone Progress
  • Phrase Progress
  • Layout Progress

Report Skill Assessment:
RESA 

Assess overall report writing effectiveness and speed online

Online Pax

Anyone writing reports, proposals, summaries, updates and/or minutes in a global business office

Contents

  • 1000-point Online Assessment
  • Assessing 45 vital report skills
  • 5 Factor Assessment
  • % Speed Rating
  • 45 feedback points

    Outcomes

    • Comparable Data
    • Self-Study Plan
    • Speed Progress
    • Logic Progress
    • Tone Progress
    • Phrase Progress
    • Layout Progress

    05 Cases05 Cases

    Mixing-and-Matching Synergy

    Synergy. That’s what you get when you mix and match our 3 competencies: Seminars, Assessments and Coaching. And every client is different–different levels, different time frames, different needs and different budgets–thus requiring different combinations. Below are 4 real cases from 100’s of possible customized combinations.

    Bank New Grads 

    An American bank with 20 new grads needing a strong emailing foundation-before they join their Asian offices.

    1. ESA Pre Assessment
      via computer
    2. Email Logic Seminar
      1 day
    3. Online Coaching
      via computer (2 months)
    4. ESA Post Assessment
      via computer

    Overseas Expansion 

    A very domestic Japanese gas firm expanding overseas as part of their 10-year strategic growth vision-with ‘very domestic’ managers needing a communication skills toolkit before overseas placement.

    1. BISA Pre Assessment
      face-to-face
    2. ・Presentation Seminar
      ・Negotiation Seminar
      ・Meeting Seminar
      ・10 Habits Seminar
      Monthly x 4
    3. BISA Post Assessment
      face-to-face

    High Performers 

    Four high-performing senior managers from Singapore, Australia, India and France being groomed for executive positions-but first needing to fine-tune their ‘Executive Presence’.

    1. Executive Presence
      Assessment
      by Executive
    2. Coaching
      1.5hr/week x 12 weeks

    Regional Alignment 

    7 operations departments from Hong Kong, Tokyo, Singapore, Shanghai, Mumbai, Jakarta and KL needing to communicate 1 way with the same standards-not 7 different ways. 7 operations departments

    1. 10 Habits of Highly Effective
      Communicators
      Seminar
      1 day

    06 Clients06 Clients

    Developing world-class communicators and leaders in 18 Cities: Singapore, Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Beijing, Mumbai, Pune, Kuala Lumpur, Taipei, Jakarta, Ho Chi Minh, Manila, Bangkok, Seoul, San Jose and Sydney; out of 2 Offices: Singapore and Tokyo for:

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