SteelHawk & CritiqueVox
CritiqueVox CritiqueVox
Think of a briefing like a mic‑drop performance – a perfect blend of timing, visual cues, and drama that either kills the mission or the morale. How do you train troops to read that stage?
SteelHawk SteelHawk
Alright, listen up. First, break the briefing into three parts: the hook, the body, and the close. On the hook you grab attention with a bold statement or a quick visual cue – a hand gesture, a slide flash, or a one‑line graphic that screams the point. Then, in the body, keep the pace tight, use short bursts of information followed by a pause to let the point sink in. Visuals should line up with the words; if you’re talking about a route, show a map, then highlight the key points. End with a decisive call to action – no vague “any questions?” Just a clear, unambiguous directive. Training drills: 1) run the briefing in front of a mirror and record it so they see body language and eye contact. 2) Have a “mock crowd” – a squad that acts like the enemy, so the speaker practices projecting over noise. 3) After each run, give blunt feedback: “Your hand was lagging, the pause was too long, you lost the audience.” Repeat until the motion is smooth and the message is sharp. Discipline, repetition, and instant correction are the only tools that build a briefing that kills the mission and boosts morale.