Powerful ways to put ideas into the world: storytelling, negotiating, presenting

General Information
8.03-17.04
ECTS: 
2
Number of Hours: 
15
Preliminary requirements: 

We’d like the participants to switch on the cameras during workshops.

Course Description: 

Link - ZOOM: https://hpe.zoom.us/j/94899849399?pwd=eHZMTXV3eFRYcWlnSU1aUjRRVG5DQT09

Requirement: camera ON

Meeting ID: 948 9984 9399

Access code: brand

 

Sylwia Sowa - Senior Client Advocacy and References Manager

sylwia.sowa@hpe.com

Roksana Buczkowska-Czastka - Client Advocacy Program Manager UKIMESA, SEUR

roksana.buczkowska-czastka@hpe.com

 

  1. Friday – 08.03.2024 (onsite at HPE)  
    11.15 – 12.45 (Local time in Poland – CEST)  
  2. Friday – 15.03.2024 (online) 
    11.15 – 12.45 (Local time in Poland – CEST)  
  3. Friday – 22.03.2024 (online) 
    11.15 – 12.45 (Local time in Poland – CEST)  
  4. Wednesday – 27.03.2024 (online) 
    11.15 – 12.45 (Local time in Poland – CEST)
  5. Friday – 05.04.2024 (online) 
    11.15 – 12.45 (Local time in Poland – CEST)  
  6. Friday – 12.04.2024 (onsite at HPE) 
    11.15 – 12.45 (Local time in Poland – CEST)  
  7. Wednesday - 17.04.2024 (onsite at HPE)
    11.15 – 12.45 (Local time in Poland – CEST)  
    12.45 – 13.30 (Local time in Poland – CEST)  

 

NOTE: Workshop “Project Management in a Nutshell” will be led before the above in HPE office on following dates: 08.03; 12.04; 17.04.

 

Please note that the entire workshop will be organised online but some meetings will take onsite uniquely at HPE, street: Piotra Skargi 1 in Wrocław, 5th floor - at the reception they will take you to the conference room.

During this workshop we will explore powerful methods for bringing your ideas to life, including storytelling, negotiating, nonviolent communication strategies, and presenting.

You'll learn how to use the art of storytelling to engage your audience and communicate your message in a memorable way. We'll also cover the importance of negotiating and the skills required to reach mutually beneficial agreements with others. Finally, you'll discover the art of engaging presentations and how to clearly articulate your ideas while providing visual aids to support your message.  

Whether you're planning to become a business professional, an entrepreneur, or simply someone looking to make an impact, these powerful techniques will help you turn your ideas into reality.

Please note that the entire workshop will be organised online but the first and last meetings will take only onsite uniquely at HPE, street: Piotra Skargi 1 in Wrocław, 5th floor - at the reception they will take you to the conference room.

Aims of the course: 

You will learn:

  • Storytelling techniques for engaging and compelling narratives
  • Negotiation strategies for effectively communicating and reaching agreements
  • Presentation skills for delivering ideas with confidence and impact
  • Nonviolent communication strategies for resolving conflicts and fostering understanding
  • Active listening skills for paying attention and understanding the speaker's message
  • Techniques for selling ideas and persuading others through effective communication
  • Best practices and tips for overcoming stage fright 

Techniques for tailoring presentations to different types of audiences and environments

Teaching methods: 
  • Each workshop starts with a solid dose of knowledge that will then get to be put into practice in smaller groups. We will put emphasis on practical situations that you will face in your career and make sure everyone gets a chance to absorb lessons and technics.
Evaluation & Completion: 
  • Participants are evaluated based on the following:
    • Participation in the discussions
    • Group work: These may include – short impromptu group presentations, answering discussion prompts in groups  

Exam: Deliver engaging presentation using acquired skills

Basic Literature: 

Tentative List: 

“Resonate: Present Visual Stories that Transform Audiences” by Nancy Duarte

“Never Split the Difference: Negotiating as if Your Life Depended on It” by Chris Voss and Thal Raz

"Getting to YES: Negotiating Agreement Without Giving In" by Roger Fisher, William Ury, and Bruce Patton

"Slide:ology: The Art and Science of Creating Great Presentations" by Nancy Duarte

"Crucial Conversations: Tools for Talking When Stakes Are High" by Al Switzler, Joseph Grenny, Ron McMillan, and Al Switzler

"Active Listening: How to Listen, Ask Questions, and Solve Problems" by Mark Brown

"The Fine Art of Listening" by Michael P. Nichols

"Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion" by Robert Cialdini

"Nonviolent Communication: A Language of Life" by Marshall B. Rosenberg