Step into the realm of impactful communication with our Conducting Effective Briefings course, where we transcend the commonplace and delve into the art of truly concise and powerful briefings. Participants will unravel the secrets of strategic briefing preparation, focusing on distilling key messages, tailoring content to the audience, and embracing brevity throughout the planning process. A primer on presentation and impromptu speaking skills will equip participants for the seamless delivery of briefings, reinforced by practical opportunities to hone their skills during the workshop. This course is designed to guide participants through a journey of tips and techniques, empowering them to master the art of effectively presenting information in a briefing format.
About the Course
Overview
Briefings are a common method for communicating information between individuals and groups at work, but truly brief and effective briefings may be far less common. In the Conducting Effective Briefings course, participants will learn how to strategically prepare a briefing by exploring the most important topics, which include distilling the message into its central elements, adjusting the message to fit the audience, and discarding the rest. Brevity will be emphasized throughout the planning process.
Participants will also receive a primer on presentation and impromptu speaking skills to aid in the delivery of the briefing, which will be reinforced by several opportunities to practice briefing skills during the workshop.
Learning Objectives
At the end of this workshop, participants will be able to
- Prepare thoroughly for a briefing
- Present information clearly and succinctly
- Present options effectively to encourage good decision making
- Use speech techniques to allow more time to successfully answer questions
- Manage nervousness by varying the rate of speech
- Use impromptu speaking skills to masterfully answer questions
Who should take this course
This course will benefit anyone who regularly writes and/or delivers briefings. Participants will learn how to strategically prepare a briefing by distilling the message into its central elements as well as strategies for effectively managing nervousness and answering questions.
Current Managers
Aspiring Managers
Committee Heads
Staff Members Leaders
Project Managers
Marketing/Sales Staff
Administrative/Support Staff
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1 Day
9 am - 5 pm EST
Online
Reserve your seat(s) for our scheduled open enrollment courses through the end of 2024.
Apr 16
Conducting Effective Briefings
Online | 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. EST | Instructor-Led | $499/seat
Jul 9
Conducting Effective Briefings
Online | 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. EST | Instructor-Led | $499/seat
Nov 7
Conducting Effective Briefings
Online | 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. EST | Instructor-Led | $499/seat
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Exclusive enrollment offers a tailored training experience designed specifically for organizations looking to equip their teams with specialized skills. This option allows companies to schedule private sessions for their employees, ensuring the curriculum is directly aligned with their unique goals and challenges. LEARN MORE
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James McNeil
Ceo, McNeil Technologies, Inc.
[JHMA] designs, develops and delivers truly outstanding workshops, training and interventions... I have found no one more capable at reaching people and organizations where they are and helping them to change for the better.
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