Custom Training Information

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.

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

The "art" of responding to questions at briefings and the importance of preparing written "Q and A modules" for possible questions will be discussed.

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

Working lunch and breaks scheduled as appropriate

All custom training is tailored for each organization and audience. Topics from this program can be combined with topics from our other programs and with topics from your existing training programs.
 

See our Sample Agendas page for agendas from our other custom training.  
 

Our selected client list includes clients who have purchased custom training, sent staff to our public programs and who have purchased our publications.
 

Usually requires 1 day.  

This program is usually held in Washington, DC. It can be presented anywhere in the United States online.
 

Also see these Capitol Learning Audio Courses:

• Business Etiquette: Keys to Professional Success

• Keys to Effective Presentations: Invigorate Your Delivery and Increase Your Confidence

• Effectively Using Persuasion in Your Oral Presentations: A Trial Lawyer's Perspective
   

The program fee includes pre-program development and design, materials for your internal marketing and promotion, all course materials, and faculty chosen for your topic and your audience at the time and location you choose.

Our custom program clients provide the classroom/meeting space, all audio visual equipment, any food and beverages, all registration functions, and travel arrangements for attendees. When the program is held outside the Washington, DC metro area, travel arrangements for faculty can be made by the client or by us. 

We can also provide meeting space, online venue, audio visual equipment, food and beverage, registration, and travel arrangements, though this affects program cost.
 

• Critical Thinking and Writing

• Communication Skills for the Professional

• Giving Great Presentations

• Grassroots Advocacy on the New Capitol Hill

• How to Work With the Media

• Speechwriting: Preparing Speeches and Oral Presentations

• Strategies for Working with Congress and Congressional Staff
   

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• How to Contact Congress

• Capitol Learning Audio Courses:

  • Business Etiquette: Keys to Professional Success

  • Keys to Effective Presentations: Invigorate Your Delivery and Increase Your Confidence

  • Effectively Using Persuasion in Your Oral Presentations: A Trial Lawyer's Perspective
     

• Phone: 202-678-1600

• Email: custom -at- TheCapitol.Net

• Complete our online custom program information request.

  

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