Get right to the point! («H31985»)

• Learning how to get to the heart of communication effectively
• Learning to separate the important from the unimportant and to focus content on key ideas
• Formulating content and arguments in a clear, precise and concise way – without digressions and empty phrases
• Learning tips and tricks for making speeches and texts eye-catching, interesting and motivating
• Getting to know valuable structuring and formulation aids that can be used in a variety of ways – for speeches, presentations, reports, letters and statements
• Optimally using of vocabulary to convey messages in a way that really resonates with listeners and readers
• Learning how to communicate more effectively and efficiently
• Learning how to formulate in a more active, focused and effective way

1 Knowing what matters

• When do you win and when do you lose your listeners and readers?
• An apt message is sharp and quick 
• Concentrate on the essentials

2 Dramaturgy

• Captivate your listeners and readers - even with factual information
• Make targeted use of linguistic means and dramaturgical tricks

3 Statement, presentation and discussion

• The three phases of your successful contribution: start, main part and skillful conclusion
• Structuring (short) speeches sensibly, formulating them in a polished way and presenting them effectively
• Finding the right arguments quickly
• Building a convincing argument
• How to present your point of view correctly

4 Successful short presentations

• Use your chance to score points quickly
• Be convincing in short presentations of just sixty seconds (elevator pitch) by getting to the point

5 Focused writing

• Formulate texts and emails so that they are read
• How to convey your message clearly and convincingly
• Less is more: Why concise texts make you stronger
• Creating effective texts systematically and without wasting time

6 Optimizing your presentations

• Bring your own presentation sequence (max. 5 charts) on your notebook to practise.

7 Optimizing your business texts

• Bring your own letters, e-mails, memos, circulars, position papers and decision papers (max. 2-3 pages) to work on.

Based on typical speaking and writing occasions and specific questions from the participants, individual strategies are developed for the concise, focused and convincing use of words and language: Specialist impulses alternating with tried-and-tested exercises, speaking tasks and text work, presentations by the participants with individual feedback from the trainer and the group.

We recommend that you work with two screens so that you can take part in the training in the best possible way.

This course is aimed at specialists and managers who want to present their concerns even more effectively in the future through impressive speeches and pointed (short) presentations as well as clearly structured and precisely formulated texts.

There are no formal requirements for participation in this course.

We recommend booking at least 14 days before the seminar date so that you can receive any documents by post in good time.