Briefing Senior Decision-Makers with Impact
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In today’s fast-paced policy and operational environments, senior leaders require concise, strategic, and decision-ready briefings, not lengthy information downloads.
Too often, briefings lack clarity, structure, prioritization, or actionable recommendations, making it difficult for decision-makers to quickly understand risks, implications, and next steps.
Why this training?
This highly interactive workshop helps professionals transform complex information into focused, impactful briefings that support sound and timely decision-making.
Ideal for professions working in:
- PolicyÂ
- Intelligence
- OperationsÂ
- Executive servicesÂ
- Strategic planningÂ
- Government environments
Why HPCI?
Trusted by Government Departments and National Security Organizations
For more than 36 years, HPCI has helped organizations in both the public and private sectors worldwide, including federal departments, government agencies, and national security organizations, strengthen leadership, build effective relationships, enhance networking and communication skills, and improve operational effectiveness.
Our facilitators have extensive experience supporting senior executives, analysts, operational leaders, and decision-makers across government and national security environments.
HPCI is recognized for helping professionals:Â
- Translate complexity into clarity;
- Communicate with confidence under pressure;
- Influence decisions through structured and credible briefings.
Great Briefings Drive Better Decisions
Many professionals possess deep expertise and valuable information but struggle to communicate it in a way that supports effective decision-making.
Senior leaders require concise insights, clear options, practical recommendations, and a strong understanding of risks and implications.
Small improvements in structure, prioritization, and delivery can significantly increase credibility, influence, and briefing effectiveness. Participants consistently report greater confidence, stronger executive presence, and improved outcomes when briefing decision-makers.
While There Are Many Presentation Skills Programs Available, Why Invest In This One?
This program is specifically designed for professionals who brief senior leaders in policy, intelligence, security, government, and operational environments.
Rather than focusing on generic presentation skills, participants learn a proven framework for developing and delivering executive-level briefings that support sound decision-making.
Participants will learn how to:
– Clearly define the issue and the decision required
– Provide just enough context to inform decisions
– Identify and communicate risks, implications, and opportunities
– Present well-structured options and trade-offs
– Formulate and deliver a credible recommendation
– Drive toward a clear decision and next steps
This program also includes:Â
- A self-assessment
- A template for thorough and methodical preparation
- Exercises building on skills and strategies
- Audio files
- An opportunity to practise the skills and get feedback
- Self-directed eLearning modules
- A checklist of skills and strategies to guide continuous improvement
There Are Two Ways to Join Us
Option 1
Option 2
OPEN ENROLEMENT – Register as an Individual ParticipantÂ
Virtual Live ProgramÂ
Join professionals from policy, government, intelligence, and strategic environments in this live virtual open-enrolment program.
- Interactive exercises
- Realistic briefing simulations
- Individualized coaching and feedback
CUSTOMIZED TEAM DELIVERY – Bring This Program to Your Organization
On-Site or Virtual Live Program
HPCI can tailor this workshop to your organization’s operational realities, priorities, and briefing environment. Â
We adapt the content, scenarios, exercises, and delivery format to meet your specific needs.
Ideal for:
- policy teamsÂ
- executive servicesÂ
- operational unitsÂ
- intelligence environmentsÂ
- strategic planning groupsÂ
Jennifer Irish
HPCI Strategic Briefing & Intelligence Leadership Expert
– 36 years in national security, intelligence and international affairs
– Former Director General, ITAC
– Former Director of Operations, PCO Intelligence Assessment Secretariat
– Adjunct Professor, University of Ottawa (Telfer)
– Co-Director, Security & Intelligence Leadership Programs
– Founder, Information Integrity Lab
“Helping leaders make better decisions in complex and uncertain environments.”
Lisa Ducharme
HPCI Strategic Briefing & Intelligence Leadership Expert
37 Years in Canada’s Security & Intelligence Community
– Former Director of Operations, Intelligence Assessments, PCO, Acting Assistant Secretary to the Cabinet (Intelligence Assessments)
– Former Executive Leader at CSE, DND, Public Safety Canada and RCMP
– Co-Director, Executive Security & Intelligence Leadership Program, University of Ottawa
“Helping leaders transform intelligence into action and decisions.”
Crystal Dorion
HPCI Strategic Briefing Expert
– 20+ Years in Law Enforcement, Security & Intelligence
– Leadership Roles with RCMP, Public Safety Canada, DND/CAF and Transport Canada
– International Experience with INTERPOL
– Canada’s Chair, Women in National Security (WiNS) Specialist in Intelligence Methodologies and Analytic Standards
“Developing stronger leaders, analysts and teams across Canada’s national security community.”
Daniel Martimbeault
HPCI Presentation, Briefing, Leadership, Communication Expert
Facilitator, Coach and International Leader
– Delivered training across Canada and internationally Former Leader in the Canadian – Armed Forces
– Supported 33,000 employees across 141 units
– Managed teams of 250 personnel and multi-million-dollar operations
– Extensive experience supporting military, intelligence, security and government organizations in Canada and abroad.
“Helping leaders communicate with clarity, confidence and impact.”
Daniel Laurence
HPCI Investigations, Interviewing & Briefing Skills Expert
30+ Years with the RCMP | 19+ Years as a National Trainer with HPCI
– Former RCMP Officer serving across Canada and the Arctic
– Current Special Investigations Manager, PSPC
– International Representative with the RCMP Musical Ride
– Trusted Facilitator to Canada’s Security, Intelligence and Audit Communities
“Helping professionals ask better questions, build stronger relationships, and communicate with impact.”
Carol Laurence
HPCI Investigations, Interviewing & Briefing Skills Expert
30+ Years with the RCMP | 19+ Years as a National Trainer with HPCI
– Former RCMP Officer serving across Canada and the Arctic
– Current Special Investigations Manager, PSPC
– International Representative with the RCMP Musical Ride
– Trusted Facilitator to Canada’s Security, Intelligence and Audit Communities
“Helping professionals ask better questions, build stronger relationships, and communicate with impact.”
Testimonials
FAQ
How is this different from other presentation skills programs?
Unlike traditional presentation skills training, this workshop focuses specifically on briefing senior decision-makers in government, intelligence, security, and operational environments.
What will I be able to do differently after this program?
You will be able to deliver concise, structured, and decision-focused briefings that increase credibility, influence, and executive confidence.
When will I have access to the materials?
24 hours prior to the delivery of Module 1.
Will this help me respond to difficult questions from executives?
Yes. Participants learn practical techniques for managing questions, handling pushback, and maintaining credibility under pressure.
Can I apply these techniques in virtual or hybrid environments?
Yes. The principles and techniques taught in this program apply equally to virtual, hybrid, and in-person briefing environments.
VIRTUAL LIVE PROGRAM
October 12-22, 2026
(4 half-day online session)
Need More Info?
Call at 819-743-5581
