The Arts of Speaking & Writing
Two of the most important skills for a leader or manager are to face an audience and speak and to communicate effectively in writing whether in official correspondence, emails or professional reports. These two skills are also extremely challenging and daunting. To be perceived as a powerful speaker and writer clear thinking, ample preparation and continuous practice are the keys.
Preparing for the presentation is the most important stage of the process of speaking effectively. You need to breakdown the task into manageable steps so that you are able to address the relevant issues at the appropriate time. Similarly, writing with power, grace, dignity and impact takes time, careful thought and meticulous revisions. With practise you can do both very well.
Course Details
Business Coach: Dr. Athar Mansoor
Duration: 2 Days
Timing: 10:00 am to 05:00 pm
Course Fee: PKR 30,000 per participant inclusive of lunches and refreshments
Breaks: Coffee /Tea (11.30 am to 11.45 am & 3.30 pm to 3.45 pm)
Lunch/Prayer: 01:00 pm to 02:00 pm
Course Contents
Planning your speech
- Defining substance and style
- Determining your purpose
- Preparing your speech
Improving your confidence
- Improving your delivery
- Using notes
- Gaining confidence
Writing reports
- Planning your report
- Writing the report
- Dividing your report into sections
Delivering your speech
- Improving your delivery
- Ways to keep your audience interested
- Presenting virtually
Becoming a better writer
- Organizing your writing
- Writing for clarity
- Making your writing come alive
- Meeting your reader’s needs
Writing a business letter
- Writing successful letters
- Showing interest
- Hitting the right tone
Using email and instant messaging effectively
- Reducing your emailing time
- Developing good email habits
- How to use instant messaging
- Messaging and testing
Developing visual support
- How does visual support help?
- Using visuals effectively
Empower Your Leadership Journey
Course Lead
Dr. Athar Mansoor
(Ph.D., Hong Kong University of Science and Technology)
Dr. Athar is the CEO of TRACS and lead management consultant for corporate and public sector. He heads the executive education portfolio and leadership programs at TRACS. He is also working on international consulting projects related to artificial intelligence and big data in Asia Pacific region.
He has a vast academic and professional experience and lived and studied in Australia, Europe, Hong Kong, Pakistan, Singapore and USA at prestigious universities. He has been educated at National University of Singapore, University of Sydney, Michigan State University, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Harvard Kennedy School, INSEAD Business School and IDEA League Universities of Europe for postgraduate education.
Dr. Athar is a regular speaker at many international forums in East Asia and North America on topics of global and national importance. He is passionate about helping others realize their dreams and works closely with clients for achieving their true potential.
