Think on Your Feet ® is a leading global programme that provides practical training in communication and presentation skills. The programme offers innovative techniques to organize your thoughts quickly and deliver your key messages clearly, concisely, and persuasively.
The TF® techniques can be applied when:
- Presenting upwards to senior management
- Delivering complex information during technical presentations
- Winning support and gaining alignment in sales meetings & negotiations
- Participating in meetings
- Handling difficult conversations and sensitive situations
- Answering tough questions on-the-spot
The skills can be equally applied in large-group presentations, smaller project meetings, and informal one-to-one discussions with senior management, team members, and external counterparts.
Content:
1. Introduction to Think on Your Feet ®
- Why structure?
- Building up clear and concise memorable communication
- Presenting with the audience in mind (Brainscan Grid™)
2. The informing plans
- Clock, Triangle & Globe plans – to use time, perspectives, and place to structure your thinking
- Standard Format – to highlight the key message
- Practice and Application – 1-min presentation utilizing the plans
3. Winning support with the persuasive plans
- Zoom plan – reframing issues, handling sensitive information, and asserting your position
- Pendulum plan – exploring the pros and cons of different options; demonstrating flexibility
- Benefits plan – highlighting benefits and value & handling audience concerns
4. Bridging techniques – handling challenging questions
- Acknowledge – person, facts, and feelings
- Ask – to clarify and confirm
- Adapt – to refocus and redirect
5. Application
- Choose a plan: fluency practice and application
- Handling Q&A
Learning Objectives:
Participants will learn to:
1. Structure their thoughts quickly using clear and simple formats
2. Present with clarity, confidence, and impact
3. Elaborate ideas with memorable examples
4. Lead people to see different perspectives on a particular issue
5. Answer tough questions skillfully even under pressure
Who Should Attend:
All managers and executives who wish to develop their business communication and presentation skills
*Upon completion of the course, participants will be awarded a certificate of attendance co-signed by HKGCC and HR Solutions*
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