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Virtual
1:30 pm to 4:30 pm (ET)
French
Virtual
8:30 am to 11:30 am (ET)
French
Virtual
8:30 am to 11:30 am (ET)
English
Virtual classroom
3 hours
Employees
Required equipment for virtual courses
To fully participate in the School's virtual courses, you must have a camera and a microphone.
The ability to provide a verbal briefing in a succinct, clear and compelling manner is a highly desirable skill in today's fast-paced work environment. This course presents best practices and strategies for the planning and delivery of well-constructed briefings that are tailored to the intended audience. Participants will learn to apply content and delivery considerations when developing their briefing message, and how to express themselves clearly and concisely.
Topics include:
Notes:
This course replaces Being Brief: Making a Request Efficiently (TRN102), which is no longer offered.
If you are an executive, Seeking a Decision from Executives in Two Minutes or Less (TRN222) is recommended instead. For learning support on preparing written briefing materials, consult Writing Briefing Notes (TRN118).
| Date and Time | Session code | Location | Language | Available seats | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 15, 2026, 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm (ET) | TRN152-S-07376-FR | Virtual | French | Full | Sign in to register |
| June 18, 2026, 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm (ET) | TRN152-S-07359-EN | Virtual | English | Full | Sign in to register |
| June 23, 2026, 8:30 am to 11:30 am (ET) | TRN152-S-07355-EN | Virtual | English | Full | Sign in to register |
| June 26, 2026, 8:30 am to 11:30 am (ET) | TRN152-S-07299-EN | Virtual | English | Full | Sign in to register |
| June 30, 2026, 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm (ET) | TRN152-S-07944-EN | Virtual | English | Full | Sign in to register |
| July 02, 2026, 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm (ET) | TRN152-TS-04027-EN | Virtual | English | Full | Sign in to register |
| July 09, 2026, 8:30 am to 11:30 am (ET) | TRN152-TS-04068-FR | Virtual | French | 6 | Sign in to register |
| July 15, 2026, 8:30 am to 11:30 am (ET) | TRN152-S-08096-EN | Virtual | English | Full | Sign in to register |
| July 22, 2026, 8:30 am to 11:30 am (ET) | TRN152-S-07954-EN | Virtual | English | 1 | Sign in to register |
| July 23, 2026, 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm (ET) | TRN152-TS-04029-EN | Virtual | English | 19 | Sign in to register |
| July 27, 2026, 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm (ET) | TRN152-S-07958-EN | Virtual | English | 32 | Sign in to register |
| July 29, 2026, 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm (ET) | TRN152-S-08097-EN | Virtual | English | 28 | Sign in to register |
| August 07, 2026, 8:30 am to 11:30 am (ET) | TRN152-S-07753-FR | Virtual | French | 32 | Sign in to register |
| August 24, 2026, 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm (ET) | TRN152-TS-04033-EN | Virtual | English | 30 | Sign in to register |
| September 02, 2026, 8:30 am to 11:30 am (ET) | TRN152-S-07969-FR | Virtual | French | 31 | Sign in to register |
This course for executives presents the strategies and tools needed to deliver a two-minute oral briefing to executives for decision with maximum effectiveness.
Next session: June 30, 2026 | 2 more dates
This online self-paced course introduces a four-step process to writing an effective briefing note: plan, research, draft and review. Participants will learn how to use this approach to prepare clear, concise and strategic briefing notes that are in line with their communication goals.
