Talks
Talk on communication
A talk about communication for teams who want to put an end to friction and
misunderstandings. Concrete, honest and entertaining.
Communication
Collaboration
Psychological safety
Wellbeing
About the talk
This talk is about communication in the workplace. The main reason mistakes happen in teamwork is our communication. Good communication means you can pull together — poor communication breeds misunderstandings, so some keep pulling while others have already gone home.
The talk zooms in on four classic obstacles in your spoken communication:
What’s meant doesn’t get said
Said doesn’t mean heard
Heard doesn’t mean understood
Understood doesn’t mean done
Each obstacle is simple — but also hard to overcome. Martin draws on the experience of highly reliable teams: aircraft cockpits, operating theatres, aircraft carriers, nuclear power plants and submarines, where a slip in communication has fatal consequences. He translates that experience into your everyday work, so you leave with the insight and tools to make sure what’s meant also gets done.
What you take away
Concrete tools to standardise your spoken
communication — so what’s meant doesn’t just get said, but also heard, understood and done.
When communication works, wellbeing
lifts straight away — there’s no better
feeling than succeeding together
What clients say
More than 351 clients have experienced Martin
We were in a change process that everyone could feel. There were frustrations among the staff, and we needed to see things in a new light.
Martin Erichsen put laughter in the context of change and showed us that it can pay off to start by laughing — instead of waiting until the task is done. That way, laughter worked as a release, so pent-up frustrations came out in a more open, open-minded dialogue. The energetic contribution of laughter was very constructive.
In his teaching, Martin comes across as a deeply serious communicator of the use of laughter. It works powerfully and adds to the understanding of how important laughter is in everyday life.For anyone who might consider laughing, I can definitely recommend Martin to help focus on the positive — and on laughing. It will make your process more constructive.
Inger Bergmann, Head of Office
The Danish Environmental Protection Agency
After two departments were merged into one, we needed to get to know each other better. Martin delivered a hugely refreshing and humorous session where everyone got to meet each other in a whole new way.
Thanks for a good laugh.
Kirsten Møller Clausen, Department Manager
Novozymes A/S
About Martin
- Since 2001 – 25 years of wellbeing in teams
- Inspired 200,000+ people from 30+ countries
- Experience from 3,000+ teams of every kind
- Recommended by 300+ clients
- Has appeared on DR1, TV 2 and DR P4
Frequently asked questions
Martin’s entertaining talks are relevant for the team, the leadership and the whole organisation.
Who is Martin Erichsen?
A keynote speaker and team expert with over two decades of experience creating wellbeing and results in teams. Read more in the 'About Martin’ box above.
How long is the talk or workshop?
Talks last 30–60 minutes. Workshops last 2–3 hours — tailored to your event and goals.
How many attendees can there be?
Talks work for 20 to 1,500+ attendees. Workshops for 5 to 1,500+ — depending on the format.
Which companies have had the talk?
300+ companies since 2001 — including LEGO, A.P. Moller-Maersk, Novo Nordisk, Vestas, Danfoss, DR, DSB, the Danish Parliament, TV 2, Microsoft, Aarhus Municipality and DTU.
What does it cost?
The price depends on the number of attendees, format and length. Get a no-obligation quote.
How far ahead should you book?
Best 1–4 months before your event to secure a date. Short deadlines handled by arrangement.
Does Martin give talks online?
Yes — talks and workshops can also be run online via Teams for distributed teams.
Contact
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