Structured Thinking & Impactful Presentation (2-days)

Description

Today’s fast paced environment requires every working professional to communicate effectively with different types and levels of audiences using different channels formal presentations, written emails, papers, proposals and verbal communication.
However, the challenge is that audiences have increasingly short attention spans and are pressed for time due to competing priorities. How then, can one still communicate effectively? A large part of being an effective communicator is being able to structure one’s message in a compelling and coherent manner, where one is able to get the message through to the target audience, with the desired results.

This course is HRD Corp (HRDC / HRDF) claimable. 

Additional information

Mode

Physical, 2-days

In-House

Course Details

Learning Outcomes

  • Apply a structured thinking framework based on the Minto Pyramid Principle® to analyse , organise and express your ideas clearly
  • Develop a compelling introduction that connects diverse audiences
  • Understand the principles to develop the content of any communication with supporting data
  • Do a strong closing of the communication
  • Deliver sharp and savvy presentations through training in body language, voice delivery and audience handling
  • Develop skills to deliver with more confidence , clarity and conviction.

Suitable for:

Supervisors, Senior Executives, Team Leaders, People Managers

Course Outline

Context

  • Fulfilling Expecations
    • Organisational Expectations
    • My Mindset on Communicating

Content

  • Structuring Thoughts and Messages
    1. The Structure
      • Framework for Structuring Messages
      • Defining the Desired Outcome
    2. The Introduction
      • Developing a Compelling Introduction to the Message
    3. The Story
      • Creating a Logical Storyline
    4. The Closing
      • Developing an Impactful Closing
  • Presenting Content
    1. Presenting with Impact
      • Voice
      • Body language
      • Eye contact
      • Speaking style
    2. Handling Questions / Objections
      • Tips on handling questions and objections