Current Projects - Business Training

'Speakeasy' - Confidence and Presentational Skills
This course specifically targets businesses where presenting work and communication skills are key to their success. Interactive sessions explore techniques and problems relative to the individuals and their industry.

For example, helping creative practitioners present their portfolio. Through structured drama exercises 'Speakeasy' addresses confidence, effective speaking and listening skills, body language and the use of language. The course has been delivered on behalf of a range of clients including the Creative Industries Development Agency(CIDA), West Yokshire. It will soon be available to high schools as a career development tool.

Target group	SMEs and individuals using presentation as a selling tool
Format	2 day workshops and performances
Benefits	Develops presentation skills Builds confidence and assertive behaviour Helps develop speaking and listening skills Raises awareness about body language and how to read it Flexible in delivery format Tailored to industry specific issues
Evaluation	"It delighted me seeing everyone's confidence grow." "I felt an amazing shift in my understanding over the two days." Speakeasy participant.
The 'Speakeasy' course was developed by Figment Theatre for CIDA. © CIDA and Figment Theatre 2004.
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