International decision makers regularly present in English to multicultural audiences. They may be fluent in their own language yet lack precision and impact in an international context. This course builds fluency, diplomacy and influence.
Reference
FORMPPPENG03
Duration
2 days (14 hours)
Language
English
Prerequisite
Conversational English in your function.
Format
In company, in person, remote or hybrid
Operational objectives
Deliver your messages with impact in English.
Handle an assertive Q&A session.
Adapt to intercultural codes.
Project a professional image when you speak.
Course content
What participants work on
Module 1 – Intercultural awareness
Recognise the main cultural groups and their key values.
Understand relational and informational needs across cultures.
Identify sub-groups and their landmarks.
Use the culture-free and culture-fair principles.
Manage stereotypes, prejudice and explicit versus implicit communication.
Module 2 – English for public speaking
Improve articulation, pace and oral quality.
Acquire the language that structures a talk.
Express intentions, transitions, proposals and arguments.
Handle diplomatic opposition, rephrasing and precision.
Conclude, summarise and take leave.
Module 3 – Conviction and audience influence
Use the levers of conviction.
Build conviction arguments into the talk and the slides.
Lead international audiences to a stable understanding.
Manage the persuasive side of Q&A.
Module 4 – Managing the audience
Create positive contact.
Present objectives, outline, structure and key message.
Project positive, professional body language.
Read audience dynamics.
Manage interruptions and shifts in attention.
Module 5 – Slides and time management
Comment slides effectively.
Go to the essence of the visual message.
Choose the right density of information.
Use gestures, position and movement to reinforce messages.
Manage time: start on time, pace, conclude.
Module 6 – Q&A mastery
Prepare for the questions you will receive.
Respond with authority and diplomacy.
Manage difficult, hostile or off-topic questions.
Teaching methods
How we teach
Demonstrations and structured input.
Application exercises and filmed role-plays.
Work on participants’ own cases.
Assessments at the start, during and at the end.
Added value
What you also get
Trainer expert in international communication.
Delivered in English.
Role-plays on intercultural landmarks.
Six-month hotline.
Practical handouts given to each participant.
Tell us about your next international presentation.
Describe your audience, your date and your stake. You receive an answer within 24 hours, from the expert who will deliver.