The person who will define the future will be the person whose message sounds like the most sensible way forward-make sure that person is you.
Everytime you open your mouth, you are managing your and your company's or agency's reputation. Whether you are presenting to stakeholders, clients, elected officials, or the media, you need to speak persuasively and with confidence and credibility. This course provides attendees with tools to effectively communicate environmental risk-related issues to a broad range of audiences. Attendees will learn how to gain the edge in a difficult presentation, even when there is mistrust and anger in the room
Set yourself apart with communication skills designed to create and deliver presentations about environmental risk management that inspire, excite, and persuade—no matter who is in the audience. Attendees will learn to communicate effectively in a politically charged environment, confidently communicate key messages, and to build trust and credibility through their communications.
Through lecture, sharing of experiences, role-plays, and demonstrations, attendees will learn techniques professional speakers use. Participants will also be abe to design and deliver a portion from one of their controversial presentations and receive valuable coaching from the instructor and peers.
Do not miss the chance to help you improve your communications by getting valuable, hands-on advice so that the next time you get up to speak, your audience will STOP, LOOK, and LISTEN.
Day One: Course attendees will learn communication skills for occasions when they have time to prepare their presentations in advance of their speaking event.
Day Two: Course attendees will learn communications skills for occasions they have to speak 'in the moment'. Having the ability to quickly articulate your thoughts and think on your feet is a vital skill, especially in communicating environmental risk related issues. Attendees will learn to communicate confidence and competence to others in impromptu situations and will learn to present themselves and their information in the best possible way.
Special format: Participants can take just the first day or both days of instruction, depending on their specific job related roles and responsibilities. Participating in the first day is prerequisite for taking the second day. This is the two day course. Please see the link to the right for the One Day course.
See Course Topics under More Information below for topics covered each day.
*Reduced tuition is available to employees of Native American tribes, government agencies, nonprofits, students and NAEP members.
You may register online or by calling the Northwest Environmental Training Center at (425) 270-3274. Online registration is strongly encouraged.
Please wait to receive a course confirmation email, roughly one month prior to the class, before making any travel arrangements.
Day One: Course attendees will learn communication skills for those occasions they have time to prepare their presentations in advance of their speaking event. Day One course covers:
- Having open discussions on environmental risks.
- The reasons why environmental risk presents unique and difficult communication challenges.
- Audience analysis.
- Developing effective formal briefings (using three different models).
- Writing effective one-page briefing sheets.
- Delivering a motivational speech when you need to inspire action.
- Individual practice sessions reinforcing skills learned.
Day Two: The second day instruction is for occasions when you have to speak in the moment. Each attendee will learn how to present themselves and their information in the best possible way. In Day 2 course covers:
- Setting up presentations in a public meeting for success.
- Five models for handling impromptu speaking, especially when yours is a ‘hot’ topic.
- Handling the media interview.
- PowerPointâ skills that work.
- Stagecraft and non-verbals that professional speakers use.
- Individual practice sessions reinforcing skills learned.
Attendees will receive a course manual containing workshop proceedings and reference material.
Pen or pencil, and paper if you do not want to take notes in your manual. Drinks and snacks will be provided each day. Lunch will be on your own.