Workshop One: The Art of… Communication Impact
Key objective
To get participants thinking about their face-to-face communication skills and how to improve impact both formally and informally.
Overview
This session is led by one facilitator, with two actors.
This is an interactive communication training session that includes the introduction of new skills, re-engaging with basics of communication (the body, mind and voice) and understanding the ‘performance’ elements of communicating. It draws on the techniques used by actors and directors in the rehearsal room to understand and improve communication impact. The workshop is designed to encourage confident and creative communication by stretching the voice, the body and the imagination.
The workshop goal is to bring these ‘performance’ elements together to give a real experience of the impact we currently make and how to access and enhance on our natural talents.
Focus
This workshop focuses on both the formal and informal elements of communication in the workplace to provide:
• An understanding of the dynamics and differences in formal and informal communication
• An insight into what makes people interesting, engaging and effective
• Improved use of voice and breathing techniques
• Improved understanding of the use and reading of body language
• Tips on how to harness personality, presence and purpose to affect a group
• Tips on dealing with conflict or difficult situations
Outcome
Improved communication confidence for teams and individuals.
Workshop structure
• Introduction and objectives
Interactive exercises focusing on communication fundamentals
• Interactive performance by two actors
Forum of key messages (audience influence communication impact)
• Group discussion and actions around workplace application