Summer Associates Program entitled "Successful Presentations and Communications"
This tailored version of our popular CLE accredited program "Successful Presentations for Lawyers," is a fast-paced, skills-loaded, fun and interactive Presentation Skills, Communication Skills and Public Speaking Session. The program is designed to provide useful communication and presentation tips and techniques as Summer Associates begin their legal careers. Insights learned can be immediately applied back at the firm when Summer Associates update partners and present themselves with greater confidence to attorneys and staff within the firm as well as when they interact with clients. This program has been delivered in two formats. One is solely for Summer Associates. The other format is a blended program where both Summer Associates and firm lawyers are invited. Lawyers can receive CLE credits for their attendance. Many clients report that the blended approach is a terrific environment for bonding, team building as well as skill development in a unique, friendly environment.
Summer Associates Program |
Successful Presentations and Communications
Sample Agenda
1. Baseline:
Establish Performance Criteria for Value-Added Oral Communications
Participants Deliver a Baseline “Before” Presentation
Techniques to Reduce Fears and Communication Anxiety when Speaking with Lawyers and Leaders
2. The Eyes Have It:
Eye Contact & How to Use It 3. Speak Up:
Present in a Clear, Confident, Compelling Manner
Avoid behaviors that erode confidence; i.e. Monotone, Rushing, No Pauses, Upticks, Tentative Language
Harness the Magic Power of Your Voice
4. It’s All in Your Hands:
The Dos & Don’ts of Hand Gestures
5. Straight Talk:
How to Control Your Posture & Stance Using Positive Body Language Match and Mirror Technique to Build Rapport
6. Let the UM & UM’s
Melt in Your Mouth:
Eliminate Distracting Word Fillers
7. Think on Your Feet (or Seat)
A Proven Formula to Quickly Organize and Present your Research and Point of View
8. That’s All Folks!
Provide Job Aids: Speaker’s Checklist and Action Planner
Wrap-up