Persuasive Presentations

Presenting Without Borders Workshop:

Cross Cultural Differences in Business for Presenters and Trainers.


Do you need to give presentations or training workshops to people from different cultural backgrounds?


cross cultural differences for presenters What happens if your presentation is mission-critical (you are seeking investment/sponsorship/buy-in) - but the key decision-makers in your audience are from different cross cultural backgrounds?

  • You want to develop rapport and empathy!
  • You want to read the signals from your audience correctly!
  • You are conscious of all of those cross-cultural banana skins that your presentation may slip on!


Our Head Coach and Trainer - Mike Collins - has developed a unique one day workshop based on his own experiences in presenting, training and coaching over 5000 people across 15 different countries. He has combined this experience with the best-available theory and practice in cross cultural communication.



Workshop Overview:
Cross Cultural Differences for Presenters is an interactive workshop for experienced presenters and trainers. Each participant comes into the workshop with a key presentation and target cross cultural audience that they will work on for the day. Through the day you will develop a plan to modify your presentation structure and delivery style based on the principles covered in the workshop.



Target Audience:

cross cultural differences for presenters All attendees are expected to be experienced presenters and Powerpoint users. Each person must bring along a specific slideset that they need to present to a cross cultural audience over the coming month.


The workshop is suitable for Executives, Managers, Project Managers, Consultants and Engineers who need to give compelling and persuasive presentations on a regular basis.




Workshop Content:
  • Facts and Myths about Cross-Cultual Communication.

  • Avoiding the common cross culture "banana skins".

  • The difference between regional culture, professional culture and corporate culture - and why this matters in your presentation.

  • Different models for examining cross-cultural differences.

  • Hofstede's Cultural Dimensions Model.

    • Understanding how YOU come across to other cultures.

    • Always focus on the DIFFERENCE between your culture and audience culture.

    • Applying each of Hofstede's Cultural Dimensions to your presentation.

  • Divided by a common language - Subtle differences between English-speaking cultures.

  • Stories, metaphors and archetypes that work across all cultures.

  • Use of non-verbal behaviour to enhance communication across cultures.

    • Voice speed, volume and tempo

    • Facial and hand gestures

    • Stance and use of room

  • Decision-making in different cultures - and what this means for persuasive and sales presentations.



Duration and Other:
This course is run over 1 Day.

Limited to 12 persons to allow for ample practice and feedback.


NOTE:
1. The Workshop is also available through 1:1 Coaching – this typically takes place through 3 x 1.5 hour sessions and email support.

2. This workshop is focused on the creative and effective use of Microsoft Powerpoint. You may also be interested in the complementary workshop: "Mastering Persuasive Presentations".


Please feel free to contact us for an initial discussion around your Training or coaching requirements.





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Workshop Dates:

2012 Cork:

Feb 9 and 23
May 10 and 24
Aug 30 and Sept 13
Nov 15 and 29


2012 Dublin:

May 17 and 31
Aug 28 and Sept 11
Nov 8 and 22

Contact Us for Enquiries and Bookings.

Contact: Mike Collins at 086 0272919.
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