Creative Thinking: Thinking under Pressure

Overview

There are many situations where individuals need to think fast and 'get their ideas across' - in the boardroom, in management meetings, during sales or technical presentations, via e-mails, voicemails, videoconferences, and in all situations which require clear and agile thinking. This course gives participants ways to structure their thought processes and handle difficult situations.

This training may be available onsite; please contact us if you are interested.

Audience

For anyone who needs to make an impact under pressure, by thinking and communicating clearly and persuasively.

Skills Gained

Delegates will learn to:

• Enhance your ability to think fast under pressure
• Improve productivity: save time preparing reports and presentations
• Learn to structure ideas and information for clarity, ease of understanding and lasting impact
• Increase your persuasiveness by anticipating listener interests
• Handle tough questions and difficult situations
• Gain competitive advantage: avoid information overload and make a powerful impression

Prerequisites

None

Course Outline

• The relationship between clear communication and clear thinking
• Using both sides of the brain for structured improvisation
• Ten strategies for structuring ideas
• Using bridging techniques to defuse tough questions
• Organising thoughts quickly
• Using the brain scan grid to analyse listeners concerns
• Demystifying complex technical topics
• Outlining talks/documents
• Practice, practice, practice