Explaining Complex Ideas Simply
Experts often explain by starting where their own understanding starts rather than where the listener is. This course covers building explanations that begin from what the other person already knows.
Course outline
What this programme covers, module by module.
- 01The curse of knowing: why experts explain badly
- 02Judging what the listener already understands
- 03Building outward from familiar ground
- 04Analogy: its power and how it misleads
- 05Stripping jargon without losing precision
- 06Checking understanding rather than assuming it
- 07Adapting one explanation for different listeners
What you will gain
- Judge what a listener already understands
- Build an explanation from familiar ground outward
- Use analogy without introducing false ideas
- Strip jargon without losing precision
- Check understanding rather than assuming it
- Adapt the same explanation for different listeners
Who should attend
- Technical specialists and engineers
- Clinicians and scientific staff
- Trainers and subject experts
- Anyone explaining their field to non specialists
Upcoming sessions
| Date | City | Duration | Fees | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 to 3 Nov 2026 | Durban | 2 Days | R10,000 | |
| 24 to 25 Nov 2026 | Cape Town | 2 Days | R10,000 | |
| 11 to 12 Jan 2027 | Johannesburg | 2 Days | R10,000 | |
| 8 to 9 Feb 2027 | London | 2 Days | US$1,100 | |
| 5 to 6 Apr 2027 | Dubai | 2 Days | US$1,100 | |
| 15 to 16 Jun 2027 | Pretoria | 2 Days | R10,000 |
Fees are per delegate and exclude VAT. Public intakes are confirmed once minimum numbers are met. We also deliver this course on your own schedule, in-house or live online.
Enquire about this course
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- R10,000 per delegate
- Duration
- 2 Days
- Field
- Communication & Soft Skills
- Formats
- In-house, public, online
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