Delivering Live and Virtual Briefings

Formats  Live Virtual: 4 hrs./day, 2 Days  |  In-Person: 6 hrs./day, 2 Days

This interactive course teaches the skills of preparing and delivering dynamic live and virtual presentations. Using proven and practical tools, you will learn to grab your audience’s attention, keep them on the edge of their seats, and motivate them to action. Whether you are giving a 10-minute presentation, a 1-hour lecture, or a 6-hour training class, you will master the methods of presenting with authority and enthusiasm.

Learning Objectives »

  • Identify persuasive, informational, and instructional briefings.
  • Create clear, concise, and well-organized briefings.
  • Define your objective.
  • Organize key points.
  • Clearly present ideas and recommendations.
  • Analyze typical audience responses.
  • Determine the appropriate tone and delivery style.
  • Optimize your presentation style for various audiences.
  • Deploy strategies for engaging a virtual audience.
  • Build rapport with any audience.
  • Use verbal and nonverbal communication.
  • Present and build rapport while using a technology platform.

Course Agenda

Preparing a Briefing

  1. Attributes of Briefing Papers
  2. Defining Your Objective
  3. Establishing Your Background
  4. Organizing Your Talking Points
  5. Analyzing Your Audience
  6. Determining Your Style and Tone
  7. Briefing Guidelines

Delivering a Briefing

  1. Setting Expectations
  2. Timing
  3. Communication Model
  4. Optimizing Your Delivery Style
  5. Building Rapport
  6. Body Language
  7. Tone and Voice Vitality
  8. Communication Styles

Virtual Briefings

  1. Advantages and Challenges
  2. Equipment, Tools, and Technology
  3. Visuals, Sounds, and Handouts
  4. Engaging Virtual Audiences
  5. Modifying for a Virtual Medium

Working the Audience

  1. Creating an Engaging Environment
  2. Handling Q&A
  3. Friends or Foes?
  4. Turning Trouble-Makers Around
  5. Wrapping It Up Like a Pro

Business professionals in a modern office participating in a hybrid team briefing via desktop computer.

Delivering Live and Virtual Briefings

Formats  Live Virtual: 4 hrs./day, 2 Days  |  In-Person: 6 hrs./day, 2 Days

This interactive course teaches the skills of preparing and delivering dynamic live and virtual presentations. Using proven and practical tools, you will learn to grab your audience’s attention, keep them on the edge of their seats, and motivate them to action. Whether you are giving a 10-minute presentation, a 1-hour lecture, or a 6-hour training class, you will master the methods of presenting with authority and enthusiasm.

Learning Objectives »

  • Identify persuasive, informational, and instructional briefings.
  • Create clear, concise, and well-organized briefings.
  • Define your objective.
  • Organize key points.
  • Clearly present ideas and recommendations.
  • Analyze typical audience responses.
  • Determine the appropriate tone and delivery style.
  • Optimize your presentation style for various audiences.
  • Deploy strategies for engaging a virtual audience.
  • Build rapport with any audience.
  • Use verbal and nonverbal communication.
  • Present and build rapport while using a technology platform.

Course Agenda

Preparing a Briefing

  1. Attributes of Briefing Papers
  2. Defining Your Objective
  3. Establishing Your Background
  4. Organizing Your Talking Points
  5. Analyzing Your Audience
  6. Determining Your Style and Tone
  7. Briefing Guidelines

Delivering a Briefing

  1. Setting Expectations
  2. Timing
  3. Communication Model
  4. Optimizing Your Delivery Style
  5. Building Rapport
  6. Body Language
  7. Tone and Voice Vitality
  8. Communication Styles

Virtual Briefings

  1. Advantages and Challenges
  2. Equipment, Tools, and Technology
  3. Visuals, Sounds, and Handouts
  4. Engaging Virtual Audiences
  5. Modifying for a Virtual Medium

Working the Audience

  1. Creating an Engaging Environment
  2. Handling Q&A
  3. Friends or Foes?
  4. Turning Trouble-Makers Around
  5. Wrapping It Up Like a Pro