We have just published new case studies highlighting some of the recent work we have done.
Blue Sky – preparing the ceo and team for important new business pitches
Olswang – building business development skills in this distinctive international law firm
Impetus – Clarifying messages and Building fundraising skills
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When you give a conference talk (or any other bit of public speaking) you want to sound impressive.
But, too many people fall into this trap: The way we speak and the way we write are very different. What looks good when written is unlikely to sound good when spoken.
So, if you prepare by writing a script, do it differently. The rule of thumb is “Speak then Write”. Say your words out loud and then capture …
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If you want really effective presentations, you need to re-think how you prepare them. If you, like most people, switch to PowerPoint as soon as you hear the word ‘presentation’, then we have something to show you.
We suggest you completely re-engineer how you approach your presentations. Forget PowerPoint.
The best presentations start with a lot of thinking and a blank sheet of paper. Before you write anything, you need to:
Work out exactly who your audience is (e.g. it it really everyone in the room, or just those 5 people who matter? )
Be clear on what you want to achieve with your presentation (am I really going to sell the idea at this stage, or do I want not to be rejected)
Plan a Hook (how will I grab attention early on)
Identify a …
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Filed under: Featured, General Presentations, HR, Learning and Development
If you are also a keen follower of TED talks then you might be interested in how they help their speakers perform so well.
Of course, part of the magic is picking the right people to talk. But even then, as any conference goer can tell you, even good speakers can have an off day – or they might not prepare enough for that particular event.
Second, there is competition. With the bar set so high, and …
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