Courses

Gareth Bunn Consulting Limited

subject modules

Training courses are designed specifically to meet client and delegate needs. They draw upon a wide range of “subject modules” which can be varied in length and depth supported by different degrees of practical consolidation. Below are some typical course types and following this a list of subject areas covered.

Through Intellect we are currently offering an open course called “Persuasive Presentation Design” which is a 1-day essentials course.

Courses

Communications Induction: A half-day aimed at helping people unlearn the habits of ineffective presentation design
Communication Fundamentals: A 2-day foundation course for almost anyone who wants to learn how to be more effective in oral presentations with two opportunities for practice
Mastering Communications: A 2-day course for bid team leaders and those charged with marshalling teams to deliver compelling pitches
Winning the Communication Game: A 3-day programme designed for Senior Consultants and Account managers covering the craft of message design and impactful delivery
Leadership Communications: A 3 day programme designed for Senior Managers, Directors and Executives covering the craft of message design and impactful delivery
Persuasive Communications: A 2-3 day programme covering design of both oral (presentation) and written communications
Persuasive Presentation Design: A 1-day introductory course in message/presentation design to affect behaviour
Chairmanship Skills: A half or one day workshop to examine the techniques for effective chairing of meetings ; consideration also of tele-conferencing calls
Communications Master Class: A half day session targeted at Executive Leadership who need to build on their skills to communicate in many different ways for different audiences

current courses

Theory of Communications

How memory is created

Audience analysis and preferences

Analysis of ideas

Defining the value proposition (sales)

Designing and controlling the event

The design tool for a message

Team message and event design

Establishing authority and credibility

Dealing with nerves

Impact of first few minutes

How to use different rhetorical styles

Using visual aids effectively

Emotional states and interactions

Managing interactions with others

Dealing with difficult behaviours

Understanding others' frames of reference Nurturing trust in business relationships

Preparing for meetings/interviews

Conducting discovery interviews

Staying on the same wavelength

Writing Executive Summary/Proposals

Chairing meetings (including remote)

Presentation design practice/feedback

How to use and manage one's physicality

Using and owning space

Breathing and its impact

Use of voice and modulation

Word stress and intonation

Understanding the power of the pause

Energy levels and their impact

Personal preparation - physical and emotional

example courses

Persuasive Presentation Design (1 day open course through Intellect):

Subjects covered are highlighted in red in the above and augmented by 2 hours of practice with constructive feedback.

Winning the Communication Game (3 days):

Subjects covered included all those in Persuasive Presentation design plus those subjects highlighted in blue above with around 50% of time (1 - 1½ days) devoted to practice and feedback sessions.