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Quick on Your Feet – Spontaneous Speaking Practice

Course type:   Workshop
Target Group: Research and Higher Education Managers
                       (Wissenschaftsmanagement)
 
This workshop addresses academic and non-academic staff in coordinating or leading positions, who wish to gain the necessary skills to speak impromptu in various formal and informal contexts of their professional routines, such as presenting at conferences, chairing discussions at workshops, contributions to discussions at (team) meetings, or small talk at social events. 
 
The workshop offers techniques on how to structure and stay focused when speaking spontaneously. Participants learn improvisation techniques and practice speaking impromptu. They also develop strategies for engaging listeners and tailoring information to the audience.
  
Exercises are used throughout the workshop to ensure that participants can immediately put skills into practice. Methods used include voice and body techniques, partner work/role-play, language practice and analysis, improvisation, trainer and group feedback.
 
Registration deadline: May 4th, 2018