Our Workshops

RVC workshops are offered to corporations, governments, non-profits and educational institutions. Customized to your organization's specific challenges, they are designed to let clients apply learnings and insights in exercises and simulations, so that every participant leaves more confident and prepared to succeed.

Negotiation Training & Preparation

The truth is, we negotiate everyday with our colleagues, clients, customers, suppliers, spouses and strangers.

RVC delivers the tools and confidence to achieve better outcomes, combining negotiation theory with ancient strategy texts and the latest findings in behavioral science. Specific approaches to generating better creative options and solutions include:

☑ A comprehensive framework for negotiation planning
☑ What is the Pareto Frontier and how do you get there?
☑ Effectively manage the three outcomes of every negotiation
☑ Analyze interests to unlock breakthrough value
☑ Communicate more effectively in difficult situations
☑ Practice question-asking skills & techniques
☑ How to engage in active listening, empathizing and validating alternative perspectives
☑ Learn the tools to disagree agreeably; maintaining confidence and holding space for potential agreements on other matters or in the future

"It would be hard to imagine anyone who wouldn't benefit from this workshop!" - Antonella Nizzello | Concordia Career Advisor

Media Coaching

Communicate what matters most! With over 25 years of professional media relations practice, Robert has developed a deep understanding of the media and has successfully trained and coached dozens of CEO’s and senior leaders for a broad range of media interactions and message placements. Taken to the level of performance art, the sessions are actually fun and memorable making our clients particularly effective at getting their message out the minute they complete the workshop.

Crisis Management

Don’t be a deer in the headlights! Today, crises can emerge at digital speed. There is no substitute for preparation. This workshop will help you:

☑ Assess your current level of preparedness, both personally and organizationally
☑ Learn what to do before a crisis happens: advanced prevention and mitigation
☑ Be Ready to respond in real time the moment a crisis emerges

Stakeholder Mapping

Would go on a mission where everyone on your team had a different map of the territory? Be systematic in ensuring your organization collects, evaluates its view of external environment for maximum alignment and strategic impact. An essential pre-requisite for any strategic communication or plan.