Compelling Communications
This virtual program empowers senior leaders and professionals to craft and deliver impactful messages that drive decisions and inspire action. Through three interactive workshops, participants will transform their own data and information into clear, compelling messages tailored to their audiences. By working on real-world communication needs throughout the course, participants will leave with polished communication products ready for immediate use.
Program Objectives:
Participants will:
- Develop impactful presentations that influence decisions and resonate with high-stakes audiences.
- Use their own data and information to craft actionable, meaningful communications.
- Transform text-heavy slides into easy-to-interpret visuals.
- Walk away with ready-to-use communication products that align with their specific goals.
Workshop Details
Workshop 1
Dates: April 1–3, 2025
Time: 12:00 PM–2:30 PM EDT (each day)
Participants will learn to craft strategic visual messages while developing compelling narratives that inspire action and drive decision-making. To ensure practical application, participants will work on their own communications using their data and information. The training includes peer-to-peer and instructor advising.
This workshop covers how to:
- Enhance the clarity and impact of communication.
- Ensure ideas and data are clear and actionable.
- Adapt messages to different audiences and scenarios.
What participants will take away:
- Conceptual Guide: A follow-along booklet covering key concepts and best practices introduced in the workshop.
- Visual Story Planner™: A one-page framework to organize ideas and data into a compelling and meaningful message.
- Prompts to jumpstart message development and to ensure presentation headlines are effective.
- Reference material to use as inspiration and a starting point.
Workshop 2
Dates: April 29–May 1, 2025
Time: 12:00 PM–2:30 PM EDT (each day)
Building upon the concepts from Workshop 1, Workshop 2 focuses on transforming text-heavy slides into easy-to-interpret visuals. Participants will bring a completed Presentation Planner or an existing presentation to refine and enhance during this training.
This workshop covers how to:
- Create tailored visuals that enhance communication.
- Use interactive tools to refine and test presentations.
- Apply real-world examples and resources to improve design thinking.
What participants will take away:
- Conceptual Guide: A booklet covering key concepts and best practices.
- Hands-on tools to lay out presentation flow and visual strategy.
- Access to a visual resource library with over 100 professionally designed slides and examples.
- Cheat sheet to test headlines and visuals for effectiveness.
Workshop 3
Dates: May 13-15, 2025
Time: 12:00 PM–2:30 PM EDT (each day)
The data strategy workshop provides techniques for turning facts and figures into easy-to-scan data visualizations. Participants will receive hands-on support to transform data findings into visually compelling insights. To apply learning in real-time, participants will bring data-rich presentation examples to refine during the training.
This workshop covers how to:
- Distill complex data into clear and meaningful insights.
- Use design techniques to enhance presentations.
- Transform cluttered charts and tables into concise and compelling visuals.
What participants will take away:
- Conceptual Guide: A booklet covering key concepts and best practices.
- Access to a professionally designed data visualization library with over 100 sample graphics and examples.
- Prompts to ensure data visualizations are easily understood.
- Cheat sheet to test the clarity of data visualizations before sharing with stakeholders.
- Quick Access Toolbar: A resource for commonly used data visualization functions.
Delivery Format:
This program consists of three workshops, each delivered in three 2.5-hour virtual sessions. Participants will leave the program equipped with actionable strategies and a robust toolkit—while having completed professional-grade communication products ready for immediate use.
Who Should Attend:
This program is designed for leaders who need to craft and deliver impactful messages to key audiences. If a role involves influencing decisions, sharing complex information, or ensuring messages resonate with high-stakes audiences, this course provides the necessary tools and strategies. Participants will use their own data and information while learning and practicing with tools to elevate their communication effectiveness.
Tuition:
$2,995.00
Dates: REGISTER by FEB 26
Workshop 1: 1-3 Apr, 12:00-2:30 ET
Workshop 2: 29 Apr – 1 May 12:00-2:30 ET
Workshop 3: 13-15 May 12:00-2:30 ET
Registration Link (register by Feb 26):
EXCEPTION TO DOIU CANCELATION POLICY: Registration for this course closes on Feb 26. Refunds for cancelation will not be provided after Feb 26, but the course can be transferred to another employee.