Briefing Techniques

2 Full Days – Class Size 15 maximum

For many in the business world, speaking in front of an audience can be
difficult and anxiety-producing. Briefing Techniques will polish your
communication skills, and equip you with the tools necessary to become more
comfortable, confident, and capable when delivering your next briefing
presentation. You will develop your organizational skills and enhance your
briefing preparation techniques as you discover strategies to develop and
organize your thoughts, learn to speak directly to the audience, field tough
questions, and use appropriate visual aids. This two-day workshop is geared
specifically to provide the knowledge and skills needed for personnel who are
involved in staff briefings, outside presentations, or other speaking activities
so the next briefing presentation can be delivered with confidence.

Course Objectives:

• Utilize a systematic and effective approach to plan, research, and deliver briefings
• Recognize four different briefing types
• Demonstrate effective public speaking techniques (tone, volume, gestures, visual aids)
• Use body language appropriate to the venue 
• Handle “hands-on” speaking situations by answering questions with confidence and refocusing listeners
• Speak before a group with greater self-confidence 
• Avoid the common barriers of communication
• Develop a powerful wrap-up