Public Speaking for Leadership and Personality Development Enrollment now on
"As a banker I have to address meetings regularly. Each meeting was an ordeal as I was not comfortable with public speaking! Dr. Mendis helps us to improve our analytical skills and develop strong content, while perfecting presentation techniques. I no longer fear public speaking and thoroughly enjoy the sessions at Rainbow.", stated a senior banker on completing the Public Speaking programme at Rainbow.
The Rainbow Institute of Communication and English, located at 44/ 1, Haig Road, Bambalapitiya, (Tel: 0114 380 400 and 0777 352118) is enrolling candidates for the fourthin-take of its’ popular intensive training programme on Public Speaking for Leadership.
The advanced level programme of 30 hours, accommodating two small groups, is scheduled to commence in March.
The age range of candidates in the previous groups has been from 15-65 years, providing participants a rich learning ground to speak to audiences of diverse ages and professional and social backgrounds,
Each group is limited to a small number to ensure personalized attention and provide adequate time to engage in practical skills development exercises.
This specialized training is ideal for all those who believe in powerful communication and want to make an impact as leaders. The programme has already attracted those in senior management positions including Directors in the private sector, executives, corporate trainers, civil society activists, politicians, members of the armed forces, professionals and students.
GENERAL KNOWLEDGE AND CURRENT AFFAIRS
As the courses focuses on current affairs, both national and international, participants will also enhance their knowledge on globally and locally significant issues and be able to address them with confidence.
Through intensive practical exercises, participants will be able to reduce their anxiety in public speaking. Participants will be aware of their personal speech habits, identify their strengths and weaknesses, increase selfconfidence, improve posture, voice, tone, diction, pronunciation and other mechanics of speech, develop skills in analyzing audiences and learn to present a variety of speeches. They will also be coached on good grooming and social etiquette to enhance their personalities and public image.
COURSE DIRECTOR
The course is directed by Dr. Mahim Mendis, a British Chevening Scholar and a Ph. D in Media Sociology from the National University of Singapore with specialized training in democracy and leadership from the Northern Illionois University ( NIU) and the University of Massachusetts in Amherst, USA.
Dr Mahim Mendis is a a well known defender of professional rights, having been the Spokesperson of the Federation of University Teachers
MODERN PARTICIPATORY METHODLOGY
As in the case of all Communication and English courses administered by the Rainbow Institute, modern participatory and interactive training techniques are used for this course in order to strengthen the participants’ learning experience and develop their own unique styles.
Sessions will be held on Thursdays from 7pm -9 pm and Saturdays from 2.30 pm4.30 pm. Participants can select the time slot to suit their convenience.
Participants who successfully complete any of these programmes are offered a unique opportunity to continue developing their skills in Public Speaking by attending free of charge the Friday evening discussion sessions conducted by Dr Mahim Mendis.
As only a limited number of participants are being accommodated for each group of this high demand course, the institute advises those interested to register promptly
Call Rainbow Hotline 0114 380 400 or 0777352118, to ensure placement. RAINBOW INSTITUTE OF COMMUNICATION AND ENGLISH Hot line: + 94 114 380 400
Mobile 0777 352118 E mail: info@rainbow.lk, Address: 44/1, Haig Road, Bambalapitiya, Sri Lanka Facebook : Rainbow
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