Briefing and Presentation Skills Essentials Workshop by Tonex
This 2-day workshop is designed to equip beginners with essential briefing and presentation skills, enabling them to communicate ideas effectively, deliver engaging presentations, and manage audience interactions confidently. The course emphasizes the ability to simplify complex information, such as intelligence cases, into key aspects that resonate with diverse audiences while maintaining clarity and engagement. Participants will learn practical techniques for crafting impactful messages, leveraging visual aids, and improving verbal and non-verbal communication.
Learning Objectives:
By the end of the workshop, participants will be able to:
- Develop clear and concise briefings tailored to specific audiences.
- Structure presentations logically to enhance comprehension and retention.
- Use visual aids effectively to support key messages.
- Improve delivery skills, including voice modulation, body language, and eye contact.
- Manage audience questions and feedback with confidence.
- Overcome common fears and nervousness associated with public speaking.
- Analyze and simplify complex intelligence cases to convey key aspects effectively.
- Engage audiences by building narratives that connect the dots in complex scenarios.
Course Agenda:
Day 1: Fundamentals of Effective Briefing
Morning:
- Introduction to Briefing and Presentation Skills
- Understanding Your Audience and Purpose
- Structuring an Effective Briefing (Introduction, Body, Conclusion)
- Visual Design Principles for Slides and Aids
Afternoon:
- Delivering with Confidence: Voice, Tone, and Body Language
- Managing Nervousness and Stage Fright
- Workshop: Crafting a 5-Minute Briefing
Day 2: Advanced Skills and Intelligence Case Briefing
Morning:
- Storytelling and Examples in Presentations
- Handling Questions and Feedback with Poise
- Time Management for Briefings
- Workshop: Preparing a Structured Presentation
Afternoon:
- Intelligence Case Briefing Workshop:
- Analyze a complex case and extract key elements.
- Build a narrative that aligns with audience needs.
- Deliver the briefing with clarity and confidence.
- Mock Presentations: Practice Sessions with Peer Feedback
- Developing a Personal Improvement Plan for Presentation Skills
Closing Remarks and Certification
- Practical Exercises:
- Crafting Briefings: Participants will develop a short briefing on a topic provided during the workshop.
- Storytelling Practice: Exercises in integrating personal anecdotes or case studies into presentations.
- Visual Aid Creation: Designing impactful slides using templates and key design principles.
- Mock Presentations: Deliver presentations to peers, receive constructive feedback, and refine delivery.
- Intelligence Case Briefing Simulation: Work in teams to analyze a complex case, identify key aspects, and present findings in a clear and concise manner. This includes audience interaction roleplay to handle challenging questions and ensure understanding.
This workshop ensures participants leave with the skills to deliver professional briefings and effectively present complex cases in any setting.