George Kops
George Kops Quick Facts
George Kops is a leading authority on, practitioner of, and instructor in the interpersonal communications arena. He has worked with thousands of employees globally to make them more effective communicators, reinforcing the mission of his company, Focus Communications International: “Helping to build your business through better personal communications.” Whether one-to-one or one-to-hundreds, his goal is to help clients hone their oral and written communication skills.
With a BA in Economics from Ohio State and a Columbia University MBA, Kops began his career at the advertising/PR agency Young & Rubicam, went on to the ‘Rational Process’ critical thinking consulting group Kepner-Tregoe, ultimately finding his own niche in communications consulting while east coast regional manager for Communispond. In 1985 Kops launched Focus Communications International and continues to be highly sought after by Fortune companies around the globe for his Value Added Communications® programs, teaching effective communications in meetings, technical presentations, executive communications, sales presentations, media skills, voicemail messaging, videoconferencing, train the trainer, and writing for results. Additional information regarding Value Added Communications® programs and philosophy can be found at www.focuscommunications.com.
George Kops and his wife, Ginny, make their home in New Canaan, CT, where they have raised two sons and a daughter.
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