Using Q&A as a Personal Brand builder workshop
Time Involved
Half-day session (i.e. 4 hours), either in person or by remote
Content
Review of online survey & group discussion of key findings
The principles of Q&A excellence
Techniques to deploy when faced with impromptu discussions
Resolving confict or hostility in Q&A sessions
The PREP model - brevity & clarity in responding
How to handle difficult or sensitive Questions
How to handle difficult Questioning individuals
Role playing & Simulation
Desired Outcomes & Learnings
Develop strong capability to handle impromptu discussions and Q&A sessions. Leverage the tools to handle Q&A to build personal brand and gravitas
Pre-work
Select a work-specific presentation or pitch deck, forward to facilitator in advance of the workshop, to allow for Question preparation. Also, complete online survey related to Q&A experience and comfort level with impromptu conversations
Number of Participants
Between 6 and 12 participants, to allow for break-out sessions to prepare responses to difficult and sensitive questions
Ideal for whom
Ideal for any individual involved in external or internal presenting engagement, regardless of level in organization. However, preferable to group participants within broadly similar levels of seniority