Holli Hurt - Executive Presence & Presentation Skills Facilitation Materials

Click each thumbnail below to view a PDF of the printed cards for Executive Presence & Presentation Skills

Each full-color, two sided card set shown below was developed to support the facilitation of hands-on, interactive exercises, games, and simulations during the Executive Presence & Presentation Skills 2-day workshop. Additional explanation and usage of the cards is available in the speaker's notes of each presentation and related materials provided on the Instructor Led Training page of my portfolio.

The content of these cards was designed and written by me (Holli Hurt). The visual design and final layout of each set was created by my talented colleague and friend, Graphic Designer Paul Ruda. For more information on Paul and his design work you can visit his website at www.rudacreative.com

Single Card Deck Activities

Each set of cards represents a single activity during the Executive Presence & Presentation Skills workshop.

Pitcher/Catcher

Used during the introductory activity to designate each learner as either the pitcher who is answering the question "Tell me about yourself," or the catcher who is asking the question.

The Hot Seat

Used during the "Hot Seat" activity when learners draw a card at their table and are asked to speak extemporaneously on a simple topic for 60 seconds with no preparation.

Data Storytelling

Used during the data storytelling activity where learners are asked to interpret the given information and explain the story it tells as if presenting the information to a client.

Puzzle Words

Used as part of a limited preparation speaking activity where learners are required to tell a story using seemingly unrelated words pulled from a deck of available cards.

Crisis Phones

Used as a post-break warm-up activity, learners use the crisis information on these cards in groups to explore their own reactions to responding in a work related crisis.

Under Pressure Tabletop Scenario Game

All of the card sets shown below are used to facilitate the Under Pressure tabletop scenario game that is the culminating activity for the Executive Presence & Presentation Skills Workshop. This game is intended as a fun way for learners to practice executive presence and creative problem solving for a potentially real(ish)-world problem they could encounter as a manager. There are color-coded sets of cards for 5 tables of 4-5 players. Additional information on game play can be found here.

Roles

These cards define the strategic personnel role each player should assume during the game.

Scenario Laptops

These cards give each team information on the initial crisis situation they must address.

Added Pressures

These are additional complications given to teams at 5 minute intervals throughout their discussions which require them to rethink their strategic response to the initial scenario.

Daily Ops Wild Cards

These are additional daily operational complications unrelated to the main crisis that can be presented to a team during the game by a facilitator if the team appears "too comfortable" with their action plan.

Personality Wild Cards

These cards may be presented by a facilitator to a specific player to simulate the sometimes unpredictable behavior of people during a crisis.

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