JSW022 - The Art of the Verbal Briefing
The Art of the Verbal Briefing
Delivering a verbal briefing is more than just speaking clearly — it’s about tailoring your message to meet the needs of your audience in real time. This half-day workshop equips public servants with practical tools and techniques to prepare and deliver effective verbal briefings. You’ll explore what makes verbal briefings distinct from other forms of communication, learn how to structure and adapt your message, and identify the attributes of a strong verbal delivery. Through discussion and applied practice, you’ll gain confidence in briefing with clarity, purpose, and impact.
Delivery
Online curriculum and half day, live, online workshop
OR
Online curriculum and half day, in-person workshop
Core Competencies Explored
Connection & collaboration (communications)
Course Outline
This course will explore the following topics:
- Understanding Context
- Preparing the Briefing
- Delivering the Briefing
- Transition to Team Performance
Learner Outcomes
By the end of this workshop, you will be able to:
- recognize the purpose of verbal briefings as being distinct from other forms of communication;
- identify the attributes of an effective verbal briefing;
- consider your audience’s needs and adapt the content and delivery of information to that audience; and,
- apply tips and techniques to deliver effective verbal briefings.
Applies Towards the Following Certificates
- Public Sector Workshop Series Certificate of Completion : Applicable Courses