Speaking to inform: Discussing complex ideas with clear explanations and dynamic slides

Explaining instead of persuading

Informative speaking is the kind of talk many professionals give most often: a researcher explaining findings, a manager reporting results or a team walking a client through a process. This course focuses on making complex material clear rather than arguing for a position.

Thinking from the listener's side

The course frames informative talks as a puzzle to solve, which means working out what your audience already knows and what they need to follow the idea. That perspective shapes everything from the order of points to the slides you choose.

Skills you will practice

• Structuring explanations around the listener's knowledge
• Designing slides that clarify rather than clutter
• Giving and receiving peer feedback on your talks

Anyone who regularly explains data, research or processes to others will find the material directly applicable.