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MDC Our clients and services<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Michael Dodd has worked with our people around the world in countries as diverse as Brazil, Russia,China, Japan and over 30 other markets throughout Europe, South America, The Middle East and Asia, helping our commercial teams, diplomats, marketing managers and key spokespeople to capitalise on opportunities for getting their messages across through the news media.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

His unique, practical style of master class is not only fun and highly regarded by all who have attended, but furthermore has helped us to realise genuine, measurable benefits following his support. Particular examples include his interactive sessions with our Embassy team in Beijing, and our Asia-Pacific marketing staff attending our conference at the High Commission in Singapore.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I have no hesitation in commending the outstanding  work that Michael has delivered for our organisation, and can vouch for the real benefit he has been able to deliver for our organisation.”<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Brian<\/em><\/strong> <\/em><\/strong>Underwood, <\/em><\/strong>Head,<\/em><\/strong> <\/em><\/strong>Corporate Marketing, <\/em><\/strong>UK<\/em><\/strong> <\/em><\/strong>Trade<\/em><\/strong> <\/em><\/strong>& <\/strong>Investment<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

“The art of the diamond cutter is knowing how to reveal the best angle of a stone, polish off the rough edges and expose the sparkling gem within. Michael Dodd works with people instead of diamonds and is a master craftsman.”<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

-Richard <\/em><\/strong>Bosworth,<\/em><\/strong> <\/em><\/strong>Chairman,<\/em><\/strong> <\/em><\/strong>“What <\/em><\/strong>If’ <\/em><\/strong>business leaders <\/em><\/strong>group<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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“Michael is one of the best speakers we’ve ever had in the Academy. He puts an enormous amount of effort into thepreparation and the final delivery is nothing short of brilliant. Michael’s skill and experience as a journalist is brought to bear in ruthless fashion creating an unforgettable experiential learning experience.”<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Simon Lester,Co-owner, Academyfor Chief Executives<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

MDC specialise in highly focussed media and presentation coaching with business people, professionals, diplomats and other officials in UK Trade and Investment in UK Trade and Investment in British embassies, consulates and high commissions around the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Helping\u00a0frontline\u00a0United\u00a0Nations\u00a0staff\u00a0prepare\u00a0to\u00a0face\u00a0tough\u00a0media\u00a0questioning\u00a0in\u00a0the\u00a0world’s\u00a0trouble\u00a0spots. MDC\u00a0have\u00a0been\u00a0on\u00a0speaking\u00a0missions\u00a0for\u00a0the\u00a0UN\u00a0High\u00a0Commission\u00a0for\u00a0Refugees;\u00a0the\u00a0UN\u00a0children’s\u00a0agency. UNICEF.\u00a0and\u00a0the\u00a0UN\u00a0Educational.\u00a0Scientific\u00a0and\u00a0Culture\u00a0Organisation.\u00a0UNESCO.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

MDC work with civil servants from the Cabinet Office. at British government departments and a multitude of official agencies. Empowering clients to give great answers to tough questions asked by journalists. clients, prospects and others. Clients are all different – so sessions are tailor-made to what your audience needs most.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Michael Dodd\u00a0Communications\u00a0works\u00a0with\u00a0a\u00a0network\u00a0of\u00a0highly\u00a0experienced\u00a0broadcasters\u00a0and\u00a0communication specialists.\u00a0On\u00a0larger\u00a0missions\u00a0colleagues\u00a0with\u00a0the\u00a0appropriate\u00a0journalistic\u00a0background\u00a0expand\u00a0the\u00a0team\u00a0to deliver\u00a0answers\u00a0to\u00a0your\u00a0training\u00a0requirements.\u00a0For\u00a0further\u00a0reading\u00a0please\u00a0see\u00a0his\u00a0book\u00a0“Great\u00a0answers\u00a0to\u00a0tough questions\u00a0at\u00a0work”<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Services<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

MDC leaves your team motivated to boost their communications performance by demonstrating why it’s so important to get it right.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We give you techniques to put into practice – to boost the way they connect with others inside and outside your organisation for the benefit of your bottom line.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Becoming InspirationalCommunicators\u00b7 enables your people to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 DELVE INTO THE MINDS OF THEIR TARGET AUDIENCE SO THEY CONNECT MORE POWERFULLY<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 GET THEIR POINTS ACROSS WITH MORE PUNCH – VERBALLY AND IN WRITING.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 TELL THE BEST STORIES AND SELECT THE RIGHT EXAMPLES TO BRING THEIR MESSAGES TO LIFE<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As an international professional speaker. Michael Dodd’s conference keynotes and master classes boost the powers of communication of your people in dealings with customers. prospects. suppliers. colleagues and the media.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Some\u00a0examples\u00a0of\u00a0communications\u00a0training\u00a0delivered\u00a0by<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

our <\/strong>team:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Communications-Boosting Workshops For Business Leaders Groups:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Presenting With Confidence.Impact And Pizzazz.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Become That InspirationalBusiness Leader in 12 Hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Protecting and Enhancing Your On-Line Reputation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Have I got News for your company-preparing for media emergencies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Boost Your Media Interview Performance – And Confidence<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Shining\u00a0out\u00a0in\u00a0media\u00a0interviews\u00a0can\u00a0be\u00a0vital to\u00a0your\u00a0perceived\u00a0success.your\u00a0image\u00a0and\u00a0your\u00a0profit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How journalists’questions are answeredcan make the difference between you being portrayed as the villain or the hero. Your repilesdetermine whether you get good or bad headilnes – and if you get acres of publicity or are totally ignored. Michael’s media masterclasses enable you to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Thrive in challenging ‘blowtorch-on-the-belly’ media interrogations<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Take full advantage in softer interviews<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Capitailse on the differences between interviews for TV. radio. newspaper. magazine and news websites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Transform the Communications Skills Of Your Team<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In today’s competitive world there are huge advantages equipping your key team members so they can convey the right messages in the right way – inside and outside your organisation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can have great people. but if they can’t clearly and confidently convey what your company can offer – and what it needs – it damages your prospects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

MichaelDodd Communications provides a seven-part programme that transforms the communications skills of your people – and embeds the learning so it becomes the new norm to take your organisation to a higher level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A <\/strong>programme <\/strong>will<\/strong> <\/strong>typically involve:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Boosting the pro-active communications skills for when your team is doing sales pitches. business introductions and to camera for websites and webcasts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Transforming reactive communications skills such as those required for handling face-to-face conversations involving challenging questions from clients. prospects.colleagues. and financiers<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Measuring the performance of participants at the start, end, and along the journey in between.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Making rapid progress by doing and reviewing and then re-doing at a higher level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Recording participants so they can see themselves back as other see them and make appropriate adjustments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Typically a programme involves a mixture of group and one-to-one sessions for your key people – arranged to suit their schedules<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Helping Answer Tough Questions<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Michael draws upon his experience as a political and business reporter and foreign correspondent to ask “blowtorch-on-the-belly” questions – and to show clients what’s needed to answer them with aplomb. Michael’s best known amongst international audiences for his comments in interviews on the BBC. Sky and other networks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He’s been Berlin and London Correspondent for the Australian Broadcasting Corporation and has filed reports from across Europe and the United States. Interviewing Revolutionaries<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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MDC Our clients and services “Michael Dodd has worked with our people around the world in countries as diverse as Brazil, Russia,China, Japan and over 30 other markets throughout Europe, South America, The Middle East and Asia, helping our commercial teams, diplomats, marketing managers and key spokespeople to capitalise on opportunities for getting their messages across through the news media. His unique, practical style of master class is not only fun and highly regarded by all who have attended, but furthermore has helped us to realise genuine, measurable benefits following his support. Particular examples include his interactive sessions with our Embassy team in Beijing, and our Asia-Pacific marketing staff attending our conference at the High Commission in Singapore. I have no hesitation in commending the outstanding  work that Michael has delivered for our organisation, and can vouch for the real benefit he has been able to deliver for our organisation.” Brian Underwood, Head, Corporate Marketing, UK Trade & Investment “The art of the diamond cutter is knowing how to reveal the best angle of a stone, polish off the rough edges and expose the sparkling gem within. Michael Dodd works with people instead of diamonds and is a master craftsman.” -Richard Bosworth, Chairman, “What If’ business leaders group “Michael is one of the best speakers we’ve ever had in the Academy. He puts an enormous amount of effort into thepreparation and the final delivery is nothing short of brilliant. Michael’s skill and experience as a journalist is brought to bear in ruthless fashion creating an unforgettable experiential learning experience.” Simon Lester,Co-owner, Academyfor Chief Executives MDC specialise in highly focussed media and presentation coaching with business people, professionals, diplomats and other officials in UK Trade and Investment in UK Trade and Investment in British embassies, consulates and high commissions around the world. Helping\u00a0frontline\u00a0United\u00a0Nations\u00a0staff\u00a0prepare\u00a0to\u00a0face\u00a0tough\u00a0media\u00a0questioning\u00a0in\u00a0the\u00a0world’s\u00a0trouble\u00a0spots. MDC\u00a0have\u00a0been\u00a0on\u00a0speaking\u00a0missions\u00a0for\u00a0the\u00a0UN\u00a0High\u00a0Commission\u00a0for\u00a0Refugees;\u00a0the\u00a0UN\u00a0children’s\u00a0agency. UNICEF.\u00a0and\u00a0the\u00a0UN\u00a0Educational.\u00a0Scientific\u00a0and\u00a0Culture\u00a0Organisation.\u00a0UNESCO. MDC work with civil servants from the Cabinet Office. at British government departments and a multitude of official agencies. Empowering clients to give great answers to tough questions asked by journalists. clients, prospects and others. Clients are all different – so sessions are tailor-made to what your audience needs most. Michael Dodd\u00a0Communications\u00a0works\u00a0with\u00a0a\u00a0network\u00a0of\u00a0highly\u00a0experienced\u00a0broadcasters\u00a0and\u00a0communication specialists.\u00a0On\u00a0larger\u00a0missions\u00a0colleagues\u00a0with\u00a0the\u00a0appropriate\u00a0journalistic\u00a0background\u00a0expand\u00a0the\u00a0team\u00a0to deliver\u00a0answers\u00a0to\u00a0your\u00a0training\u00a0requirements.\u00a0For\u00a0further\u00a0reading\u00a0please\u00a0see\u00a0his\u00a0book\u00a0“Great\u00a0answers\u00a0to\u00a0tough questions\u00a0at\u00a0work” Services MDC leaves your team motivated to boost their communications performance by demonstrating why it’s so important to get it right. We give you techniques to put into practice – to boost the way they connect with others inside and outside your organisation for the benefit of your bottom line. “Becoming InspirationalCommunicators\u00b7 enables your people to: \u2022 DELVE INTO THE MINDS OF THEIR TARGET AUDIENCE SO THEY CONNECT MORE POWERFULLY \u2022 GET THEIR POINTS ACROSS WITH MORE PUNCH – VERBALLY AND IN WRITING. \u2022 TELL THE BEST STORIES AND SELECT THE RIGHT EXAMPLES TO BRING THEIR MESSAGES TO LIFE As an international professional<\/p>\n

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