Great Technical Speaking (GTS)

Great Technical Speaking: Empowering experts to communicate with confidence and clarity

Duration:
Flexible, based on selected modules and delivery option

Overview:
The “Great Technical Speaking” program is a tailored, comprehensive training package designed to enhance the communication skills of technical experts within your organisation. Built on Bob Ferguson’s 20 years of experience in the space industry, this program equips technical professionals with the tools they need to effectively convey complex information, influence business decisions, and connect with diverse audiences. The program offers a blend of corporate and personal development modules, delivered through experiential, blended learning, and can be customised to meet specific challenges faced by your organisation.

Key Topics Covered:

1. The Role of the Communicating Technical Expert:
   Understand the value technical experts bring to the organisation and how they can influence key decisions.
2. The Importance of Organizational Structure on Communication:
   Explore the flow of information and develop effective feedback mechanisms to ensure bright ideas reach senior management.
3. Crafting Great Communications:
   Learn to structure presentations and communications effectively, tailored to the needs of various stakeholders.
4. How to Talk to Aliens – Connecting with All Stakeholders:
   Master the art of customising presentations based on the personality styles and needs of your audience.
5. The Power of Stories:
   Discover how storytelling can enhance technical communication and connect emotionally with your audience.
6. Engaging and Persuading Your Audience – Especially Online:
   Develop skills for captivating your audience, whether in person or online, and crafting persuasive arguments.
7. Unlocking the Power of Q&A:
   Learn to manage Q&A sessions effectively, turning them into a valuable part of your presentation.
8. Using Visual Aids Effectively:
   Maximise the impact of visual aids like PowerPoint and set up effective training environments for remote and in-person sessions.
9. Preparing for the Big Presentation:
   Rehearse and prepare for major presentations, including handling short-notice speeches and gathering constructive feedback.

Delivery Options:

• Long Blend Style:
  Six sessions, each 1.5 hours, delivered over 12 weeks with pre-session reading, fieldwork, and check-ins.
• Short Blend Style:
  Six 1-hour sessions delivered weekly, focusing on interactive lectures and fieldwork-based self-development plans.
• Lecture Style:
  Six 1-hour sessions for larger groups, focusing on lecture/discussion formats with comprehensive post-session notes.
• Face-to-Face Delivery:
  A 2-day intensive workshop for 10-12 participants, featuring interactive activities and lectures with action plans for future presentations.

Learning Outcomes:

• Improved communication skills for technical experts
• Enhanced ability to influence decisions and present complex information effectively
• Increased engagement in presentations, both online and in-person
• Mastery of storytelling, visual aids, and audience engagement techniques

Audience:

• Technical Experts and Managers
• Project Teams
• Senior Leadership
• Marketing and Sales Teams