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SUMMARY:Communication Superskills for Business Leaders
DESCRIPTION:Master communication skills in this one-day course \nAn intensive\, one-day masterclass to equip you with the tools to improve your efficiency\, effectiveness and impact. \nThe purpose of this full-day training module is to enable business leaders to communicate effectively\, efficiently and with impact. Within business it has been well recognised that communication skills are vital for business success. However\, the importance of effective communication is substantially under-rated. In today’s complex business environments\, political landscape and information overload\, incisive communication is vital. \nWho should attend? \nThis masterclass is ideal for professionals in leadership and management roles within high-tech businesses\, including: \n\nC-Suite Executives and VPs\nDirectors and Team Leads\nBusiness Development Managers\nProject Managers and Strategic Planners\n\nWhat will you learn? \nGain actionable insights through a comprehensive curriculum\, including: \nPart 1 – Key Principles of Communication\n• A communication model and key barriers \n• Amplification and leverage opportunities for project managers and business leaders \n• Logic and emotion \n• Repetition sometimes works \n• Attributes of effective communication – concise\, structured\, convincing\, timely\, considerate \n• The power of smart questions \nPart 2 – Speaking & Presentation Skills\n• Starts\, endings and middles \n• Structure and flow \n• Getting to the point \n• Body language\, gestures\, eye contact \n• Storytelling and key points \n• Vocal variety \nPart 3 – The Listener’s Perspective\n• The map is not the territory \n• Politics\, beliefs\, interests\, prejudices\, agendas \n• Know\, like\, trust\, understand – friend or foe? \n• Relevance: what’s in it for me? \nPart 4 – Communication Modes & Strategy\n• Team meetings\, one-to-one\, town halls\, communicating vision \n• Speaking\, email\, messaging\, conferencing\, telephone\, collaboration tools \n• Channel\, timing\, frequency\, response\, follow-up \n• Purpose and outcomes \nPart 5 – Key Applications\n• Discovery\, enlisting support\, networking\, leading change\, team motivation\, collaboration\, conflict resolution\, relationship building \n• Persuasion\, influence\, negotiation \n• Coordination and direction in complex situations \n• Providing feedback\, shaping\, recognizing\, praising \nWhat is included? \nThis transformative one-day masterclass in Harwell\, Oxfordshire will elevate your communication skills and empower you to lead with clarity and confidence. It includes: \n\nExpert-led training and interactive sessions\nComprehensive course materials and resources\nCertificate on completion\nNetworking opportunities with fellow high-tech leaders\nThe satisfaction of supporting a charitable cause as all profits from the masterclass will be donated to the British Heart Foundation.\n\nWho is delivering the masterclass? \nPaul Ovington \nDuring a 46-year career in high-tech engineering\, Paul clocked up 10 years as an Engineering Manager and 28 years as Project or Program Management. Paul has an MSc in IC System Design\, an MBA from a top European business school\, a Diploma in Marketing\, and is a PRINCE2 and a Managing Successful Programmes Practitioner. \nKey projects have included the development of the world’s first Smartphone\, the development of the world’s first Bluetooth chips. He has worked across several engineering disciplines\, in several industry sectors and in several countries. As founder of High-Tech Project Management\, Paul now operates as a Trainer and Coach for high-tech industries. \nIn the public speaking domain Paul became a Distinguished Toastmaster in 2011 and is a Certified World Class Speaking Coach. Described as the “bedrock” of Oxford Speakers Club\, he is an entertaining and often humorous speaker\, renowned for explaining complex concepts in a clear way. \nLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulovington/ \nWebsite: www.high-techprojectmanagement.com \nSIGN UP HERE  \nPrice: £140 (100% of profits go to the British Heart Foundation) \nAlternative Payment & Booking for companies: email paul@oxfordltd.co.uk for a BHF invoice
URL:https://www.culham-ic.co.uk/event/communication-superskills-for-business-leaders/
LOCATION:Harwell Innovation Centre\, Building 173\, Curie avenue\, Harwell\, Oxfordshire\, OX11 0QG\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Exit Right: Stepping up from founder to strategic leader
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by Freeths LLP\, this masterclass explores what it takes to shift from hands-on founder to long-term strategic leader. It will cover transitioning from instinctive to structured decision-maker; communicating your vision clearly; managing tough conversations; understanding what VCs look for in leadership; and knowing when to bring in additional leadership support.  \nWhether you’re in the early growth phase or preparing to scale\, this session will help you lead with confidence.   \nEvent speakers: \nMalin Svanberg Larsson\, Freeths \nA partner at Freeths\, Malin leads the venture and start-up legal team\, offering commercially focused advice to fast-growth businesses and investors. She combines market insight with a full-service legal offering\, helping clients navigate fundraising\, day-to-day legal matters\, and strategic growth. \nWill Richmond-Coggan\, Partner\, Freeths\nWill Richmond-Coggan is a partner in the Data Protection team at Freeths\, working primarily from the Oxford office. An expert communicator\, Will also advises clients on the skills needed to move from instinctive to structured decision-making\, communicate their vision with clarity\, and handle difficult conversations with confidence. \n  \nBook your tickets here: Exit Right: Stepping up from founder to strategic leader  – The Oxford Trust
URL:https://www.culham-ic.co.uk/event/exit-right-stepping-up-from-founder-to-strategic-leader/
LOCATION:Oxford Centre for Innovation\, 9 Alfred Street\, OX1 4EH\, Oxford Centre for Innovation\, 9 Alfred Street\, OX1 4EH\, United Kingdom
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