Powerful Debating

POWERFUL DEBATING

Strong debating skills aren’t just for politicians.

Every day, professionals need to defend proposals, challenge

assumptions, respond to objections and convince others of

an idea. This happens in meetings, negotiations, boardrooms,

project teams and conversations with clients and stakeholders.

Knowing what you want to say is only part of the challenge. You

also need to know how to make your argument land.

Powerful Debating gives professionals practical techniques for

presenting arguments with clarity and conviction, responding

effectively under pressure and recognising what is happening

beneath the surface of a discussion.

Participants learn to:

• analyse discussions and understand their underlying

dynamics;

• formulate clear and convincing arguments;

• present opinions with greater confidence and precision;

• make concise statements that have impact;

• listen strategically to the arguments of others;

• use rhetorical techniques effectively;

• respond confidently to challenging questions;

• challenge opposing arguments constructively;

• recognise and counter common fallacies;

• maintain direction when facing resistance;

• use debating techniques in meetings, negotiations and

professional discussions.

Good debating isn’t about winning every argument. It’s about

being able to communicate your position clearly, understand

the other side and influence the conversation when it matters.