You run a team. Together, you need to make the right decisions under pressure. That means cutting through reams of information, assessing multiple options & opinions – and understanding the potential implications of each.
Time is precious. Mistakes are expensive. If you rely on just talent and experience to deal with that- you are overlooking a fundamental element of decision making. Taking control of how information is delivered to the decision maker.
The military understand this. In complex and chaotic situations, the briefing process is what allows leaders to take control, cut through the noise and focus on what matters.
To brief effectively, you need to go beyond the basics of communicating. It’s about putting yourself in the leaders shoes, asking and answering difficult questions, and being ruthless about prioritising the information you put in front of them.
Whether it’s a 2 minute conversation or an hour long briefing, they will learn how to make every opportunity count – becoming a trusted asset for decision making.
Training Outcomes
•Participants understand and use the military briefing principles in conjunction with our core values – Relevance, Clarity & Empathy.
•Participants shift from Passive Briefing (passing on information) to Active Briefing (focused on the decision to be made).
•Participants introduced to military tested briefing Tools and Templates including Decision Briefs & High Level Meeting Briefs.
Leaders
By taking this training, leaders develop a deep understanding of how they take on information, changing bad habits and replacing them with highly effective alternatives. They gain the knowledge to take control of the briefing process and shape it to their advantage – permanently.
Chiefs of Staff
COS have a crucial role setting the standard for briefing leaders. Armed with the knowledge from this course, they can instigate best practice for written and oral briefings, providing their leaders with a consistently high standard.
Team Members
Being able to deliver a brilliant brief doesn’t just lead to better decisions for organisations. It can transform careers by giving people the confidence that their words will have impact.
