Being Brief: Making a Request Efficiently (TRN102)
Overview
Delivery method
Classroom
Duration
7.5 hours
Audience
Employees
Description
This course has been archived. Alternatively, the following courses may be of interest to you: Being Brief: Planning and Delivering a Successful Briefing (TRN152).
Getting your point across quickly and succinctly is a highly desirable skill in today's fast-paced work environment. This course offers specific strategies for making verbal requests in two minutes or less while still delivering a complete and well-constructed message. Participants will learn best practices for expressing themselves explicitly and concisely, and briefing their supervisor or director with maximum effectiveness.
Topics include:
- recognizing the importance of being concise
- getting to the point quickly
- summarizing your thoughts
- making a request
Notes:
If you are an executive or a senior level employee at the EX minus 1 or EX minus 2 level, Seeking a Decision from Executives in Two Minutes or Less is recommended instead. For learning support on preparing written briefing materials, consult Writing Briefing Notes.
Legacy course code: B196