Week 2.8: Convincing people

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Week 2.8: Convincing people#

This week is a combination of impact and communication.

The workshop on Monday will focus on a continuation of the workshop Knowledge Utilization in week 1.7.

The ability to give a presentation is an invaluable skill in today’s world. Its importance cannot be overlooked. Presentations are powerful means of communication. They allow you to convey information, ideas, and messages in a clear and organized manner. They facilitate effective communication with your audience, whether it is a small group or a large gathering. Presentations enable the sharing of knowledge and expertise. They provide a platform for you to share your insights, research findings, or experiences with others. The ability to give an engaging and impactful presentation is a key asset for professional development.

This week’s schedule includes:

Monday:

Wednesday:

Friday:

  • Friday Symposium

Workshop: How to create an impactful proposal with scalabale venture ideas#

In this workshop, students will learn how to create impactful, scalable ideas by building on the value proposition canvas they developed in the previous session. We’ll explore how to design scientific proposals with a strategic focus on long-term impact and scalability in healthcare product-service systems. Through interactive exercises with the business model canvas, students will transform initial concepts into well-rounded proposals suited for both scientific and commercial impact., Students will gain insights to convey the strategic value and feasibility of their research beyond standard academic proposals.

Relevant Learning Goals#

  • Convince reviewers from funding bodies that the proposed project has a clear, actionable strategy for achieving long-term impact beyond traditional fundamental research.

  • Develop a scalable venture strategy that aligns with the value proposition and business model frameworks, making the idea more attractive to potential stakeholders and investors.

Workshop: Giving a Talk#

In this workshop, you will work on your talk and practise delivering (parts of) it. It combines various communication skills we have already worked on: creating a compelling narrative, designing effective visuals, ensuring a clear and attractive delivery, active listening, and answering (challenging) questions. The secret to giving a great talk is to find the perfect balance between the rhetorical and the engagement elements, to adapt to different situations and audiences, and to keep your key message at the core of the presentation. For your talk, it is time to show that you can do this!

Key Concepts#

  • Creating a compelling narrative

  • Designing effective visuals

  • Engaging delivery skills

  • Handling questions effectively

  • Adapting the talk to various audiences

Relevant Learning Goals#

At the end of this session, students are able to:

  • Prepare for delivering an effective talk, balancing all elements of the presentation situation

  • Practise the key concepts listed above

Group Activity of the Week#

Finalize the draft of your paper and plan your talk

Discussion Questions#

  • According to you, what is crucial to make your talk memorable for a mixed audience?

  • How will you apply this in your own talk?

  • What have you learned about collaborations in science? What do you think is most important?

  • What do you hope will happen with your research project’s results?

  • Who do you think should be interested/excited in the research you’ve done?

Weekly Submitted Assignments#

Group#

  • Submit draft of your paper

  • Submit an outline for your talk.

Individual#

How have your collaboration skills changed over the past 18 weeks? What areas do you want to keep working on? What have you identified as most important?

References#