Small-Group Workshops
– these can be run over 2 x half-days or 1 x full-day
Benefits of running half-day workshops:
- Interactive, well-paced workshops
- The time between sessions gives the opportunity to practise techniques
- Small groups, allowing more personal, individual and peer to peer feedback
- Less ‘info overload’ through the course with the content being split in half
We start with a short interview to identify each individual’s communication priorities, to ensure long term benefits, validate my approach and its relevance to the group and introduce some key principles of successful communication.
A good example of a group workshop is the sessions I run with Galbraith LLP.
Typical Small Group Workshop Outline
Session 1:
The Natural “Model of Excellence”
- Natural style and how it is achieved under pressure
- Developing rapport – natural skills in action
- Different aspects of pace
- Controlling the attention of the listener and demonstrating commitment
- Natural eye contact and its impact on the audience
- Effects of stress and the control of adrenalin
- Practical exercise
Making the Right Impression
- The use of appropriate prompts for meetings and presentations
- How to prepare and use prompts effectively
- Time management
- Practical exercise
Session 2:
Preparation of structure
- Audience analysis
- Structuring memorable, clear, concise communication to promote discussion
- Establishing key issues
- Motivating the listener into action
Using visual aids
- Effective use of handouts/slides for presentations/meetings
- Using visuals to support the message and not distract the listener
- Holding the listener’s attention – and keeping it
- Controlling the audience’s interpretation
Handling Questions
- Achieving a conversational style
- Handling difficult questions, positive replies.
Final Exercise
- Everyone gives a short presentation followed by Q&A
- Each presentation will then be reviewed with video feedback