TRIANGLE Monthly Session

Mastering the Elevator Pitch

OBJECTIVES:

By the end of this session learners will:

1. Craft a Concise Message: Develop a clear, compelling elevator pitch that communicates your core idea, value proposition, or goal in 30-60 seconds.
2. Engage and Persuade: Practice delivery techniques, including tone, body language, and storytelling, to captivate and convince your audience effectively.
3. Adapt to Context: Learn to tailor your pitch for different audiences or situations, ensuring relevance and impact in diverse scenarios.

Mitacs works at the nexus of academia, government, and the public and private sectors, to help solve organizational challenges and expand Canada’s innovation capacity. We build cooperative partnerships that link expertise in post-secondary institutions to needs in industry and society. From aerospace systems to childhood literacy rates, Mitacs-funded research helps to strengthen local and international collaborations, improve economic performance, and create jobs.

Since 2008, Mitacs has been offering professional development training to advanced degree graduates, supplementing their education and research experience with the tools necessary to succeed in today’s workforce. Each year, thousands participate in these free training courses to augment their university learning. You can find more information on these courses here: https://www.mitacs.ca/our-programs/training/