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The OPINION Framework

Hold a strong opinion. Say it in fewer words. Defend it well.

The people who stand out in interviews, debates, meetings and selective programmes share one skill: they can make a clear point, quickly, and hold it under challenge. This guide sets out the framework I use to build that skill, with step-by-step instructions for students and adults, parents, and educators using it with a class.

Inside the guide

• Step-by-step instructions for students and adults, parents and educators
• The three rules of concise speaking
• The halving drill and the filler audit
• The practice ladder: mirror, recording, parents, challenge
• Tough on ideas, gentle on people: disagreeing well
• A 14-day practice plan with 20 interview-style questions
• Notes for parents on running practice at home