Prologue by NIDA

NIDA Corporate Training releases Prologue by NIDA, a unique self-directed professional and personal development training experience aimed at a new generation of professionals.

Prologue by NIDA provides essential communication tools to help navigate the uniquely human challenges of today’s hybrid, high-tech work environment.

Designed for impactful self-improvement and workplace success, Prologue by NIDA has been creatively developed to engage and empower the new generation of leaders and learners: in particular Gen Zers and Millennials.

Terri Martin, Head of NIDA Corporate Training said: NIDA is renowned for training some of our most famous on-screen stars, and for over 30 years through our acclaimed NIDA Corporate Training, we’ve also been supporting  Australia’s top and emerging business leaders in effective communication, influential leadership and face-to-face presentation skills. It’s so exciting to be sharing these skills and insights with people across Australia through this new, self-directed, Prologue by NIDA experience.'

Recognising that many young professionals experience social discomfort or anxiety at work, especially with ‘being called on in meetings’ or ‘giving presentations,’ Prologue by NIDA’s first course, Act Natural, aims to equip people with the communication skills and confidence to perform at their best, face-to-face, whether it’s for a big client presentation, a pitch to the boss for a payrise, or outside of work, on a first date at the coffee shop.

The “take home” course is sent to your door and your device, as a beautifully designed hardcover book and app. Act Natural, is packed with bite-sized lessons of insightful and entertaining content, card games and challenges, audio guides, videos and real-life challenges, catering to the variety of ways in which people learn.

Leading Gen Z expert and social researcher, Claire Madden, says it is not surprising the return to the office creates socially awkward and anxiety-inducing moments for many workers, including those in Australia: 'The way we work is being redefined for Gen Z, as they emerge into their career years amidst seismic global shifts and rapid disruption.'

'Following the Great Resignation, it seems like we may now have the Great IRL Hesitation: people feeling awkward in office interactions, presenting, asking for help, and even just picking up the phone for a call can fill many with dread and create a feeling of apprehension. It makes sense for an offering like Prologue by NIDA to come along, that not only helps them with crafting their offline persona and communicating effectively in the workplace but also delivers entertaining and insightful content in a way that works for them,' she says.

Leading Gen Z Expert, Claire Madden.

NIDA has always prided itself as being a leader in creative innovation. The opportunity to blend new app-based technology with book-bound storytelling emerged as the perfect next step in our short-course evolution.  Prologue will ensure we meet the training and creative needs of a new generation of Australian professionals looking for exceptional communications skills training through beautiful, playful design and innovation.

All profits from NIDA Corporate Training and Prologue by NIDA learning products are retained by NIDA. By purchasing a NIDA Corporate or Prologue by NIDA course, you’re directly supporting a not-for-profit organisation and the future of Australian dramatic artists.

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