Effective Oral Briefings
What You'll Learn in Effective Oral Briefings
Course Length
Learning Objectives
- Define the need for oral briefings
- Identify and establish the needs of the audience
- Create and develop the right message
- Draft and prepare the message
- Practice delivering the briefing
Target Student
This course is designed for anyone required to create and/or deliver oral briefings in the scope of their day-to-day work.
Course Outline
Oral briefings are used in the government and private sectors to provide much-needed information in a concise and efficient manner.
The purpose of this course is to present effective practices for creating and delivering briefing notes to your audience. The focus is on both style and context, as well as communication and delivery skills development.
Section 1: What Are Effective Oral Briefings?
Identify Your Target Audience
Clearly Communicate Your Message
Define Your Intentions
Section 2: Clear Communication
Use Our LEAD Template
Define the Goal and Purpose
Briefing 123
Focus on Strong Opening
Develop the Main Points and Options
Section 3: Draft, Prepare, Practice the Message
Organize Your Thoughts
Keep Your Outline Simple
Logical Development of Material
Use the Trust Formula
Virtual or In-Person Practice
Section 4: Presenting Your Oral Briefing
Hollywood Tips
Pitch, Pace, Pause
Body Language
Practice
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Effective Oral Briefings
Upcoming Classes
All Public classes are held onlinewith a live instructor
| Dates | Price | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| June 3, 2025 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM ET | $525.00 Online | |
| January 9, 2026 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM ET | $525.00 Online | |
| September 17, 2026 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM ET | $525.00 Online |
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