Public Speaking Skills Course (London) 3-5 October 2025
Program Objectives
This program aims to develop trainees’ skills in the principles and techniques of official speaking, presenting effective, dynamic and convincing presentations, developing their skills in dealing with crises, how to present business achievements in an appropriate manner, developing skills in preparing and presenting written and audio presentations, as well as skills in influencing and interacting with the public and improving the mental image of institutions. This training course also covers interview tools with all media outlets, methods of preparing for interviews and press releases and delivering them.
Topics
Personal qualities of the official spokesperson.
Tasks of the official spokesperson
Tools of the official spokesperson’s success.
Communication messages and types of audiences and dealing with them.
Presence and mental readiness of the official spokesperson.
The role of the official spokesperson during crises.
Press conference and delivering the press release.
Skills of responding to critical questions for the official spokesperson.
Diplomatic personal qualities of the official spokesperson.
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3 days, 4 hours per day
Location: London
Counselor Rashid Al-Hajri
President of the Diplomatic Academy
Academic and Qatari expert in international protocol and public diplomacy.
He held a number of positions in several government agencies in the State of Qatar.
President and founder of the Diplomatic Academy.
International Ambassador for Peace and member and advisor to the International Organization of Ambassadors.
Former President of the Diplomatic Center for Conflict Resolution
Advisor to the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights of the State of Qatar.
He published a number of articles in several Arab and international newspapers.