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Effective Oral Briefings

What You'll Learn in Effective Oral Briefings

Course Length

6 hours (1 day)

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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Delivered by Great Canadian Training

Effective Oral Briefings

Upcoming Classes

All Public classes are held online
with 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
* Applicable taxes will be applied on checkout

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PDF Reference Guide

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Certificate of Completion

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Receive a 30-day after-training support voucher, offering assistance as you apply your new skills on the job. Need help with a specific step? We’re here to provide extra support and clarity even after you’ve left the class!


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Access to your recorded session for 60 days

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