When we flounder or can’t find the words we need\, when we need them\, we lose credib ility. On the other hand\, overly slick responses or ‘clever’ evasion isn’t the answer either. When we are asked questions or challenged\, we need to come up with clear\, concise and credible response s\, quickly!
\n \nThat is what this course does. Using the power of structure\, you will lear n how to take control and stay in control\, provid ing meaningful and easy to understand answers to e ven the most challenging questions and requests fo r updates.
\n \n\nOne of the best training courses I've participated in. Lots of practice which alth ough challenging was really valuable. Great traine r\, very engaging and also adaptable.
\n \n \nObjectives
\n \nBy the en d of the training course\, you will have learnt th e skills to:
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\n \n- Ensure that your initial response makes sense
\n- Structur e your ideas so that they are understood and remem bered
\n- Get to the point quickly and say what you need to say efficiently
\n- Fles h out your thoughts with memorable examples
\n- Give you the confidence you need to respond credibly and persuasively
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How is it different from presentation skills or communication training? Th ink Before You Speak focuses on the many occasions when we are asked an unexpected question\, challe nged out of the blue\, or simply need to give a qu ick update on a situation or explain a decision. I n these situations\, there is no time to prepare\, and we need to come up with the right words\, in the right order\, now!
\n \n\nReally enjoyed this highly practical and well deli vered class. Sara tailored what they offered to th e group\, answered questions and built our confide nce delivering the frameworks. I worked with every one in the group which was brilliant and I will hi ghly recommend this course to others. Great course \, well delivered with top content.
\n \n \nCourse Content
\n \nThis is a highly practical course focused on mastering th e skills that have the greatest impact on your abi lity to effectively respond every time.
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\n The Initial Response\n \n \nAccepting the question \nClari fying meanings and intent \nBuying yours elf time \n \n \nThe Full Response
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\n \n- A simple but powerful framework for responding credibly every time
\n- 2\ , 3 and 4 part structures – the power of three to structure ideas
\n- How to deviate to alte rnatives as necessary
\nAdding Colour
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\n \n- Using anecdotes and st ories
\n- Choosing the right examples to e xpand your points
\nDealing Wit h Complexity
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\n \n- Appearing to ‘bl ag it!’
\n- Combining approaches and strat egies in situations requiring more complex explana tions
\n- Adapting when you only have a fe w seconds to give your response
\nOpen Course Information
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\n \n\n \nDuration \n1 day\, 09.30-16.30 \n\n < th scope="row">Member cost pp\n \n£510+V AT \n\n No n-member cost pp \n£765+VAT \n < /tr>\n\n \n \nDetails \nFree parking\, lunch provided \nIn-House Course Info rmation
\n \nThis cours e is available for in-house delivery at a cost of £2\,575+VAT for members\, reflecting their learnin g discount. Please contact us for more information about non-member pricing.
\n \nThe only additional cost is facilitator expenses\, such as travel\, where applicable. The course can be delivered in person for up to 12 delegates or virtually for up to 8 delegates.
\n \nTo learn more or discuss your specific requi rements\, please get in touch with us.
\n \nThe Trainer
\n \nThis course is facilitated by Sara Jo bson. Sara is a dedicated professional development trainer with extensive experience in consumer ins ights and innovation. She specialises in fosterin g self-awareness and enhancing each learner’s adap tive strategies\, often using personality profilin g tools and behavioral assessments in her training programmes. Sara is committed to helping individu als and teams achieve their full potential through engaging and impactful training sessions.< /span>
DESCRIPTION:Outline\n \n \n When we flounder or can’t find the words we need\, when we need them\, we lose credi bility. On the other hand\, overly slick responses or ‘clever’ evasion isn’t the answer either. When we are asked questions or challenged\, we need to come up with clear\, concise and credible respons es\, quickly!\n \n \n \n That is what this course does. Using the power of structure\, you will lear n how to take control and stay in control\, provid ing meaningful and easy to understand answers to e ven the most challenging questions and requests fo r updates.\n \n \n \n Who is this course for?\n \n \n \n Anyone who needs to get their point across clearly\, concisely\, persuasively\, and memorabl y.\n Anyone who is involved in meetings\, present ations\, discussions\, and briefings\, and is like ly to be asked questions without time to prepare i n advance.\n \n \n \n One of the best training cou rses I've participated in. Lots of practice which although challenging was really valuable. Great tr ainer\, very engaging and also adaptable.\n \n \n \n \n Objectives\n \n \n By the end of the trainin g course\, you will have learnt the skills to:\n \ n \n \n \n Ensure that your initial response make s sense\n Structure your ideas so that they are u nderstood and remembered\n Get to the point quick ly and say what you need to say efficiently\n Fle sh out your thoughts with memorable examples\n Gi ve you the confidence you need to respond credibly and persuasively\n \n \n How is it different from presentation skills or communication training?\n \n \n \n Think Before You Speak focuses on the man y occasions when we are asked an unexpected questi on\, challenged out of the blue\, or simply need t o give a quick update on a situation or explain a decision. In these situations\, there is no time t o prepare\, and we need to come up with the right words\, in the right order\, now!\n \n \n \n \n Re ally enjoyed this highly practical and well delive red class. Sara tailored what they offered to the group\, answered questions and built our confidenc e delivering the frameworks. I worked with everyon e in the group which was brilliant and I will high ly recommend this course to others. Great course\, well delivered with top content.\n \n \n \n \n Co urse Content\n \n \n This is a highly practical co urse focused on mastering the skills that have the greatest impact on your ability to effectively re spond every time.\n \n \n \n \n \n The Initial Res ponse\n \n \n \n \n Accepting the question\n Cla rifying meanings and intent\n Buying yourself tim e\n \n \n The Full Response\n \n \n \n \n A simpl e but powerful framework for responding credibly e very time\n 2\, 3 and 4 part structures – the pow er of three to structure ideas\n How to deviate t o alternatives as necessary\n \n \n Adding Colour\ n \n \n \n \n Using anecdotes and stories\n Choo sing the right examples to expand your points\n \n \n Dealing With Complexity\n \n \n \n \n Appeari ng to ‘blag it!’\n Combining approaches and strat egies in situations requiring more complex explana tions\n Adapting when you only have a few seconds to give your response\n \n \n Open Course Informa tion \n \n \n \n \n \n Duration\n 1 day\, 09.30-16.30\n \n \n \n Member cost pp\n £510+VAT\n \n \n \n Non-member cost pp\n £765+VAT\n \n \n \n Details\n Free par king\, lunch provided\n \n \n \n \n \n In-House Course Information\n \n \n This course is availab le for in-house delivery at a cost of £2\,575+VAT for members\, reflecting their learning discount. Please contact us for more information about non-m ember pricing.\n \n \n \n The only additional cost is facilitator expenses\, such as travel\, where applicable. The course can be delivered in person for up to 12 delegates or virtually for up to 8 de legates.\n \n \n \n To learn more or discuss your specific requirements\, please get in touch with u s.\n \n \n \n The Trainer\n \n \n This course is f acilitated by Sara Jobson. Sara is a dedicated pro fessional development trainer with extensive exper ience in consumer insights and innovation. She sp ecialises in fostering self-awareness and enhancin g each learner’s adaptive strategies\, often using personality profiling tools and behavioral assess ments in her training programmes. Sara is committe d to helping individuals and teams achieve their f ull potential through engaging and impactful train ing sessions.\n \n CATEGORIES:Learning Collaboration CALSCALE:GREGORIAN DTSTAMP;TZID=Europe/London:20260916T093000 DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260916T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260916T163000 LOCATION:Allia Future Business Centre\, Cambridge Campus\n King’s Hedges Road\n Cambridge\, CB4 2HY\n United Kingdom\n URL:https://www.cambridgenetwork.co.uk/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=29070 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR