Effective briefing skills are becoming essential in today’s business world. This results-driven 2-day course will teach you how to write memorable briefings and present them with polish and professionalism. You will learn how to give clear, concise presentations to superiors, teams, customers, and others. Whether your briefing is planned or an impromptu presentation, this course will develop the skills you need.
Learning Objectives »
- Examine the characteristics of effective briefings.
- Develop skills for creating effective briefings.
- Organize persuasive and informational briefings.
- Analyze your audience and use the best approach.
- Construct an effective presentation for any situation.
- Develop a natural speaking presence.
- Use compelling visuals and storytelling.
Course Agenda
Making Briefings Memorable
- Attributes of an Effective Briefing
- Briefing Best Practices
- Preparing Your Briefing
- Defining Your Objectives
- Establishing Your Background
- Organizing Your Talking Points
- Analyzing Your Audience
- Determining Your Style and Tone
Presenting Effective Briefings
- Planning Your Presentations
- Preparing for Different Briefing Types
- Delivering a Briefing
- Overcoming Stage Fright
- Building Rapport
- Body Language
- Establishing a Speaking Presence
- Optimizing Your Delivery Style
- Tone and Voice Vitality
- Presenting to Your Peers
- Incorporating Visual Aids
- Involving the Audience
- Presenting Memorable Stories
Delivery Challenges
- Managing Expectations
- Handling Q&A
- Friends or Foes?
- Turning Trouble-Makers Around
- Wrapping it Up Like a Pro
