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Effective Executive Briefings
The Art of Persuasion
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This course provides an in-depth overview of briefing preparation including research, audience analysis and the key components of a sound argument. Students receive a briefings worksheet providing structure to improve oral delivery. Students also gain professional persuasion tips that focus on both verbal and nonverbal communication techniques. Learn how to effectively manage Q&A sessions and use visual aids to maximize impact.
Some participants will deliver a short mock briefing and Q&A session, while the instructor discusses ways to build on presentation strengths and improve weaknesses.
This course strengthens
skills in the art of persuasion and practical presentation,
ideal for GS 13 through SES levels. It is designed to
meet the executive core qualification, building coalitions/communications,
by instructing students in ways to explain, advocate and present facts and
ideas in a convincing matter.
This is an elective course for the
Certificate
in Communication and Advocacy.
The leadership competencies for this course include:
- Influencing
- Interpersonal Skills
- Strategic Thinking
- Written Communication
- Resilience
- Political Savvy
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Space is limited.
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Agenda |
Effective Executive Briefings:
The Art of Persuasion |
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8:30 am to 4:30 pm
(networking lunch at approximately 12 noon) |
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Briefing Preparation
All aspects of briefing
preparation will be discussed, including research,
audience analysis, and the process of persuasion.
Components of writing a sound argument will be presented
in detail including position, reasons, support, and
explanation.
Drafting and Delivering Briefings
The first part of this session will concentrate on drafting the document
that will summarize the briefing. The instructor will review a "briefing
worksheet" with participants and walk them through important techniques for
organizing the written summary in a way that improves oral delivery. The
second part of the session will review effective delivery styles and
techniques, including the use of visual aids.
- How should briefings be structured
- Composition
- Delivery styles
- Appropriate handouts & visual aids
Question and Answer
Techniques
The "art" of responding to questions at
briefings and the importance of preparing written "Q and A modules" for
possible questions will be discussed.
Keys to Success and Simulated Briefing Exercise
Participants will be given background information on an issue that will be
the subject of a mock briefing. Some participants will have an opportunity
to deliver a short mock briefing that will include a brief question and
answer session. When giving feedback, the instructor will focus on the
following areas in order to reinforce concepts taught during the morning
session:
- Effective eye contact and body language
- Transitions and use of repetition
- Using persuasion to gain acceptance of your recommendation
- The elements of the argument
- Don'ts-don't read notes; don't use technical jargon and acronyms; and don't be defensive handling Q&A
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This course is also available
as
a custom program.
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you need a training
course we don't offer or coverage of
an additional topic in this course?
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Suggested
Prerequisites |
3
to 4 years of work experience.
If
you need help deciding which courses you should take based
on your work experience or training, please contact
us via email
or phone: 703-739-3790.
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Reviews |
"Excellent instructors."
-- Course
Attendee
"Very interesting course."
-- Course
Attendee
"This provided an excellent refresher on optimum
presentation techniques that I can apply throughout the
rest of my Washington visit and on into the normal
workplace activities which follow."
-- Course
Attendee, NASA
"Excellent!"
-- Course
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Time
and Dates |
8:30 am to 4:30 pm
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F, October 22, 2010
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F, October 21, 2011
If you get a "Wait
List Only" message when registering, please select
the next available date.
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Location |
October 22, 2010: Location
in Washington, DC will be announced before course. Other dates:
Location
in Washington, DC will be announced
before course. Our courses are held at
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Course
Materials |
Course materials include "Common
Sense Rules of Advocacy for Lawyers," by Keith
Evans.
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Tuition |
$495
includes networking lunch
If you get a "Wait
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the next available date.
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Discounts |
When 4 people from the same
organization register and pay together, the 4th person is
free. When 8 people from the same organization register and
pay together, the 4th and 8th persons are both free. See complete
details here.
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Certificate of
Training
and
CEUs
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A Certificate of
Training is available for this
course.
To get a
Certificate of
Training,
your registration fee must be paid in full, and you
must attend the entire course.
 This course is
approved for .7
CEUs from George Mason University.
This is an elective course for the
Certificate
in Communication and Advocacy. |
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Policies |
For this course, substitutions, cancellations, and transfers must be submitted in writing to us. Our transfer and cancellation fees are outlined below.
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Transfer and Cancellation Fee |
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Time Before Course |
Substitutions Allowed |
Transfer Fee |
Cancellation Fee |
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More than 4 weeks |
Yes, in writing |
None |
None |
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2 to 4 weeks |
Yes, in writing |
25% of tuition |
50% of tuition |
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3 days to 2 weeks |
Yes, in writing |
50% of tuition |
75% of tuition |
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1 to 2 days |
Yes, in writing |
75% of tuition |
100% of tuition |
day of program
(no refunds to no-shows) |
Yes, in writing |
100% of tuition |
100% of tuition |
No refunds for no shows. We reserve the right to
change this fee and time period.
TCN
reserves the right to cancel any course in the event of
insufficient registrations.
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discussion at all of our courses, workshops and seminars, public and custom,
are off the record and not for attribution, unless specified otherwise.
The resulting confidentiality ensures a frank and
free exchange of views.
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703-739-1195.
Mail the completed form to us at
TheCapitol.Net, Inc., PO Box 25706, Alexandria, VA
22313-5706
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Available as custom, on-site training? |
Yes.
This
program can be
tailored
for on-site agency, association and corporate training.
Please call 703-739-3790 for information.
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Last updated:
September 02, 2010
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