Course Number
NIHTC4003
2 CLPs What are CLPs?
Description
Presentations are more than formal speeches. Professionals ‘present’ every day. From giving a report at a staff meeting, to presenting at a conference—public speaking skills are critical for career success. This one-day class provides realistic techniques to help NIH professionals feel more comfortable, confident, and prepared for upcoming speaking opportunities. Participants will receive strategic templates to help structure clear and concise presentations and will hear best practices to captivate target audiences. The session incorporates recorded practice exercises for each participant to rehearse segments of work-related presentations and receive individual feedback.
Key Topics
- Discuss delivery and demeanor for in-person, hybrid, and virtual meetings
- Perform audience analysis for targeted presentations and messages that resonate
- Learn storytelling best practices for NIH, presentation structure, and effective opens and closes
- Use effective templates to help take complex information and communicate it clearly
- Develop strategies to manage Q&A with confidence
Audience
All NIH Employees