Curriculum + formats
What is a TED Training?
A communication skill-building workshop, a communication class, and/or a way for our partners to get access to TED speaker coaches for a specific event.
Is it negative or positive if an executive has an upcoming speaking engagement?
What is the process to get sign-off on a training proposal?
(1) post the prospect in training-deal-desk
(2) Tag Briar/Toni for review
(3) Confirm availability with Briar/Toni & via Briar’s calendar
What is the recommended participant size for a training?
5-30 participants (though we've also had virtual groups as large as 400)
True or false: TED can offer retainer services as part of a training package.
False! We do not offer a retainer.
What are key blackout windows for Briar?
(1) Big TED
(2) Countdown
(3) TEDNext
(4) Ask Briar for options during the rehearsal period for each of these conferences.
True or false: TED Trainings can never be offered to executive leaders or communication teams.
False! These are both common target audiences.
Are 1:1 executive sessions a light lift or heavy lift for the TED trainers?
Heavy! These sessions can take up to 8 hours of prep per executive.
Speed round! For 300 pts, drop the link to Briar's calendar in the Zoom chat. First person wins.
What are types of specialized trainings?
Crisis communications, AI, persuasive communication...
What is one topic not included in Briar's training...
(A) Audience before content
(B) What type of learner are you?
(C) How to choreograph your body language for maximum impact
(C) How to choreograph your body language for maximum impact