Thinking on the Spot Techniques

Do you ever find yourself needing to articulate your ideas rapidly on the spot? Do you ever find your mind ''blanking out'' under pressure? Thinking is often taken for granted as a skill, but like any skill there are easier and more effective ways of doing it that can lead to articulating your ideas effectively - even when put on the spot. In this hands-on one-day workshop you can learn how gather and articulate your thoughts concisely, clearly and persuasively. A wide range of techniques will be explored and rehearsed to help you make the most of your mind.


Programme details
0900Coffee and Registration

0930 Connecting with one another
· Understanding the value of networking.


0945 Thinking with the brain in mind
· Why the mind goes blank.
· How to work around this.
· Structuring information to suit the brain.
· Making Sense.
· Making Ideas Intelligible.
· Engaging Both Hemispheres.
· Making it Memorable.
· From Infinity to One.

1045 Break

1100 7 Blueprints to Make Your Mark part 1
· The Power of Perspective.
· Location, Location, Location.
· Size Matters.
· About Time.

1245 Lunch

1330 7 Blueprints to Make Your Mark part 2
· What''s in it for me?
· The Middle Ground.
· Who? What? Where? When? Why? How?
1500 Break
1515 Influencing with Integrity
· Building and Maintaining Rapport

1600 Dealing with Questions
· Tactics for dealing with interruptions and questions

1630Close


Key benefits
· Structure your thoughts quickly, even when put ''on the spot''.
· Articulate your ideas concisely, clearly and persuasively.
· Influence others with impact and integrity.
· Keep meetings, presentations, and interviews on track.
· Win over your audience.

Lex McKee is author of critically acclaimed ''The Accelerated Trainer'' and ''7 Ways to Upgrade Your Brain''. Lex is CEO of LearnFast World Ltd and its new iCademy, organisations specialising in applications of Accelerated Learning. As one of the most experienced Buzan Master Trainers in the UK, he has helped thousands of individuals think effectively and clearly.