Think on Your Feet®
3 – 4 December 2024
Workshop Objectives
- Place information into simple, logical structures quickly
- Present ideas clearly, concisely and memorably
- Win support by leading people to see different perspectives on an issue
- Handle tough questions on the spot confidently and diplomatically.
Contents
- Introduction to Think on your Feet®
– Why structure? Why 3s?
– Clear, concise memorable communication - The informing plans
– Clock, Triangle & Globe plans – using time, aspects and place to structure thinking
– Standard Format – to highlight the key message
– Practice and application – 1-min presentations using the plans - Winning support with the persuasive plans
– Zoom plan – reframing issues; handing sensitive information; being assertive
– Pendulum plan – pros & cons of different options; demonstrating flexibility
– Benefits plan – highlighting benefits and value; handling audience concerns - Bridging techniques – handling questions & challenging situations
– Acknowledge – the person, facts and feelings
– Ask – to clarify and confirm
– Adapt – to refocus and redirect - Support Plans
– Picture plan – creating impact with stories and examples
– Opposite plan – for sharp contrasts
– Domino plan – cause and effect
– W5 plan – building your presentation - Putting it all together
– One topic, 6 plans
– Choosing a plan: to build speed and fluency in applying the plans
– Handling Q&A
Workshop Facilitator
Anthony Brophy, Principal Consultant, HR Solutions 
Anthony has extensive experience developing and delivering training for executives and leaders in Hong Kong and regionally. His clients include major organisations in the insurance, luxury, sourcing and property sectors. He was formerly Sales Manager of ITP Japan and Deputy Director of Oxford University Press Tokyo. He has masters degrees in Linguistics and Human Resource Management, and postgraduate diplomas in Education, Management and Management Consulting & Change. He is a certified coach and accredited facilitator of DiSC and MBTI personality assessments. Anthony’s workshops are lively, engaging and interactive, and develop practical skills that can be applied immediately for greater personal impact at work.
Venue
Admiralty, Hong Kong (TBC)
Cost
HK$5,300 (earlybird HK4,500) inclusive of licensed materials. (Earlybird deadlines: 23 August for 12-13 September;12 November for 3 – 4 December.)
Registration
To register, please contact Ms. Mona Chung on +(852) 2573 0501 or e-mail to mchung@hrsolutions.com.hk.
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About Think on Your Feet®
Think on Your Feet® is an internationally acclaimed training that builds confidence and fluency in speaking ‘on your feet’, with little or no preparation time.
Participants are better able to:
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- Structure thoughts and ideas quickly using simple formats
- Communicate key messages clearly and concisely
- Handle tough questions skilfully under pressure.
The workshop is interactive and practical in nature, with a strong focus on building speed, fluency and confidence through repeated and progressive skills practice.
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