Day 1 – Presenting and Communicating with Clarity and Confidence
Purpose: To establish a foundation in communication principles, explore the role of active listening, and practice presentation fundamentals. Participants learn how to prepare, structure, and deliver presentations while building confidence and managing nerves.
Key Topics & Activities:
- Introductions & Icebreaker
- Communication as a Leadership Skill
- Benefits of Effective Communication
- The Communication Model (theory + simulation activity)
- Stakeholders & Choosing the Right Channel
- Building Presentations: Framework, Objectives, Structure
- Creating Impactful Openings & Engaging Your Audience
- Personalization & Showing You Care
- Active Listening (5-Step Cycle, Practice in Pairs)
- Feedback — Positive & Negative
- Presentation 1: Self-Introduction (practice + feedback)
- Managing Nervousness & Dress for Success
- Using Visual Aids Effectively
- Body Language & Non-Verbal Communication
- Presentation 2: 90-Second Idea Challenge (practice + instructor feedback)
- Homework Assignment: Prepare a 3-minute presentation for Day 2
Day 2 – Leading and Communicating with Impact
Purpose: To deepen participants’ skills by focusing on leadership communication, diversity, negotiation, and conflict management. Participants apply their learning in interactive workshops and advanced presentation challenges.
Key Topics & Activities:
- Welcome & Recap of Day 1 (Quiz + Review)
- Leadership & Communication Skills
- Leader vs. Manager: Communication in Action
- Core Leadership Competencies: Visionary, Decision Maker, Motivator, Facilitator
- Workshop: The Marshmallow Challenge (team leadership + communication exercise)
- Miscommunication Challenge (Telephone Game Activity)
- Active Listening Workshop: Back-to-Back Drawing Exercise
- Communicating Effectively in a Diverse World
- Global Communication Challenges (Time Zones, Culture, Language, Focus)
- The Project Leader’s Role in Global Communication
- Negotiation Skills for Presenters
- Workshop: Negotiations at the Workplace
- Conflict Management through Communication
- Workshop: Conflict Management Resolution Techniques
- Presentation 3: 3-Minute Client Pitch (practice + class & instructor feedback)
- Course Wrap-Up: Key Takeaways & Action Planning
Day 1 Summary & Purpose
Day 1 equips participants with the foundations of effective presentation skills. The focus is on clarity, confidence, and connection — understanding the communication process, building presentations step-by-step, and practicing delivery. The day emphasizes active listening, personalization, and confidence-building techniques to prepare participants for real presentation challenges.
Day 2 Summary & Purpose
Day 2 builds on Day 1 by applying skills in
leadership and global communication contexts. Through simulations and group workshops, participants experience real-world challenges such as cultural diversity, miscommunication, and negotiation. By the end of the day, participants will have delivered multiple presentations, received feedback, and gained practical strategies to lead and communicate effectively in diverse environments.
SummaryDay 1 Summary & Purpose
Day 1 equips participants with the foundations of effective presentation skills. The focus is on clarity, confidence, and connection — understanding the communication process, building presentations step-by-step, and practicing delivery. The day emphasizes active listening, personalization, and confidence-building techniques to prepare participants for real presentation challenges.
Day 2 Summary & Purpose
Day 2 builds on Day 1 by applying skills in leadership and global communication contexts. Through simulations and group workshops, participants experience real-world challenges such as cultural diversity, miscommunication, and negotiation. By the end of the day, participants will have delivered multiple presentations, received feedback, and gained practical strategies to lead and communicate effectively in diverse environments.