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Capitol Learning Audio Courses^TM
Preparing and Delivering Congressional Testimony and Oral Presentations
Five Courses

This five-session course gives you a comprehensive look at preparing and delivering oral presentations and testimony before Congress.

Course 1: Tips, Tactics & Techniques for Writing Congressional Testimony

Course 2: Effectively Using Persuasion in Your Oral Presentations

Course 3: Preparing for Congressional Oversight and Investigation

Course 4: Creating a Message That Resonates with Your Audience

Course 5: Keys to Effective Presentations

This Audio Course is sold with a Limited License.

Course 1:
Tips, Tactics & Techniques for Writing Congressional Testimony

With William LaForge
Are you responsible for writing congressional testimony? If so, this audio course provides insightful tips on research preparation, audience analysis, and persuasion. We review techniques for organizing written testimony in a way that improves its oral delivery. The instructor highlights how to write a sound argument, focusing on position, reasons, support, and explanation.

Course 1 Recorded 2006   ISBN 10: 1-58733-034-2
Total run time: 66 minutes    0342
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Course 2:
Effectively Using Persuasion in Your Oral Presentations: A Trial Lawyer's Perspective

With James B. Lees

The ability to persuade is a trial lawyer's lifeblood. Would you like the opportunity to hear how you can incorporate the art of persuasion into your oral presentations? A successful trial lawyer shares his insights on the following:

The importance of themes

Storytelling

Sentence structure

Pace, tone, and timing

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Course 2 Recorded 2007   ISBN 10: 1-58733-065-2
Total run time: 82 minutes    0652
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Course 3:
Preparing for Congressional Oversight and Investigation

With Eleanor Hill

Members of Congress are conducting vigorous oversight and investigations. As an agency official or member of the private sector, you need to be prepared.

This audio course discusses:

What you can expect from a Congressional investigation

How you can develop a strategic response plan

Actions you can take

Strategies for oversight hearing preparation

Course 3   Recorded 2007   ISBN 10: 1-58733-064-4
Total run time: 81 minutes    0644
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Course 4:
Creating a Message That Resonates with Your Audience

With Michael Shannon
If you want to make an impact, you need to have a clear and commanding message. This program provides the tools to create a message that resonates with your audience. Topics covered include:

Creating your message for internal and external audiences

The message pyramid--why it matters

Using the Message Box to refine your message

Theory and research

Guidelines

Course 4   Recorded 2008   ISBN 10: 1-58733-079-2
Total run time: 72 minutes    0792
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Course 5:
Keys to Effective Presentations: Invigorate Your Delivery and Increase Your Confidence

With Jill Kamp Melton

How to deliver a memorable presentation.

Tips to project your voice and use breathing to help reduce anxiety. Your voice can help or hurt you. Learn how to change it.

Techniques to increase your confidence and become a dynamic presenter. Turn your lack of confidence into an asset.

Use content to engage your audience.

Handle Q & A strategically. Change hecklers into helpers.

Manage visual aids to add value.

Practical "Do's and Don'ts."

Course 5 Recorded 2008   ISBN 10: 1-58733-081-4
Total run time: 84 minutes    0814
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