{"id":5218,"date":"2025-05-22T14:00:49","date_gmt":"2025-05-22T14:00:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/debatrix.com\/en\/?p=5218"},"modified":"2025-05-22T14:00:50","modified_gmt":"2025-05-22T14:00:50","slug":"how-ormer-ict-boosted-its-presentation-skills-with-debatrix","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/debatrix.com\/en\/2025\/05\/22\/how-ormer-ict-boosted-its-presentation-skills-with-debatrix\/","title":{"rendered":"How Ormer ICT boosted its presentation skills with Debatrix"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id='av_section_1'  class='avia-section alternate_color avia-section-default avia-no-border-styling  avia-bg-style-scroll  avia-builder-el-0  el_before_av_section  avia-builder-el-first  intro  container_wrap sidebar_right' style=' '  ><div class='container' ><main  role=\"main\" itemprop=\"mainContentOfPage\"  class='template-page content  av-content-small alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-5218'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n<div class=\"flex_column av_two_third  flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding first  avia-builder-el-1  el_before_av_one_third  avia-builder-el-first  \" style='border-radius:0px; '><p><div  style='padding-bottom:10px; ' class='av-special-heading av-special-heading-h1  blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-2  el_before_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-first  '><h1 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >How Ormer ICT boosted its presentation skills with Debatrix<\/h1><div class='special-heading-border'><div class='special-heading-inner-border' ><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section class=\"av_textblock_section \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock  '  style='font-size:17px; '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p data-start=\"148\" data-end=\"491\"><strong>For over 32 years, Ormer ICT has been the go-to IT service provider helping organizations optimize and professionalize their IT operations. With top-notch expertise in IT secondment, IT management, and software development, Ormer ICT works every day to drive their clients&#8217; success. Their philosophy? Success comes from helping others succeed.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"493\" data-end=\"740\"><strong>But let\u2019s be real\u2014technical knowledge alone doesn\u2019t cut it. To truly make an impact, you also need to be persuasive. That\u2019s why Ormer ICT teamed up with Debatrix to level up their public speaking game with skills that <em data-start=\"711\" data-end=\"721\">actually<\/em> make a difference.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<div  class='avia-buttonrow-wrap avia-buttonrow-left   avia-builder-el-4  el_after_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-last '>\n<a href='https:\/\/debatrix.com\/en\/training\/'  class='avia-button av-icon-on-hover avia-color-theme-color  avia-icon_select-yes-left-icon avia-size-small '  style='margin-bottom:5px; margin-right:5px; ' ><span class='avia_button_icon avia_button_icon_left ' aria-hidden='true' data-av_icon='\ue828' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello'><\/span><span class='avia_iconbox_title' >Discover our training courses<\/span><\/a>\n<a href='https:\/\/debatrix.com\/en\/contact\/'  class='avia-button av-icon-on-hover avia-color-theme-color  avia-icon_select-yes-left-icon avia-size-small '  style='margin-bottom:5px; margin-right:5px; ' ><span class='avia_button_icon avia_button_icon_left ' aria-hidden='true' data-av_icon='\ue854' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello'><\/span><span class='avia_iconbox_title' >Get in touch with our experts<\/span><\/a>\n<\/div><\/p><\/div><div class=\"flex_column av_one_third  flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding   avia-builder-el-5  el_after_av_two_third  avia-builder-el-last  \" style='border-radius:0px; '><p><div  style='height:100px' class='hr hr-invisible   avia-builder-el-6  el_before_av_image  avia-builder-el-first '><span class='hr-inner ' ><span class='hr-inner-style'><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<div  class='avia-image-container  av-styling-    avia-builder-el-7  el_after_av_hr  avia-builder-el-last  avia-align-center '  itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"  ><div class='avia-image-container-inner'><div class='avia-image-overlay-wrap'><img decoding=\"async\" class='wp-image-5220 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-5220 avia_image' src=\"https:\/\/debatrix.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Ormer-cover-300x169.jpg\" alt='' title='Ormer-cover' height=\"169\" width=\"300\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/debatrix.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Ormer-cover-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/debatrix.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Ormer-cover-1030x579.jpg 1030w, https:\/\/debatrix.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Ormer-cover-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/debatrix.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Ormer-cover-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/debatrix.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Ormer-cover-scaled.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/debatrix.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Ormer-cover-1500x844.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/debatrix.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Ormer-cover-705x396.jpg 705w, https:\/\/debatrix.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Ormer-cover-500x281.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/main><!-- close content main element --><\/div><\/div><div id='av_section_2'  class='avia-section main_color avia-section-default avia-no-border-styling  avia-bg-style-scroll  avia-builder-el-8  el_after_av_section  el_before_av_section   container_wrap sidebar_right' style=' '  ><div class='container' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-small alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-5218'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n<div class=\"flex_column av_two_third  flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding first  avia-builder-el-9  el_before_av_one_third  avia-builder-el-first  \" style='border-radius:0px; '><section class=\"av_textblock_section \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock  '   itemprop=\"text\" ><h2 data-start=\"742\" data-end=\"796\">The challenge: delivering presentations that stick<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"798\" data-end=\"1150\">Ormer ICT wanted to help its people grow\u2014not just behind the screens, but also in front of an audience. So together with Debatrix, they launched an intensive, hands-on training program for five colleagues. The goal? Sharpen their skills <em data-start=\"1035\" data-end=\"1040\">and<\/em> show future team members and clients how serious Ormer ICT is about professional growth and top-tier service.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<div  style='height:20px' class='hr hr-invisible   avia-builder-el-11  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock '><span class='hr-inner ' ><span class='hr-inner-style'><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<section class=\"av_textblock_section \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock  '   itemprop=\"text\" ><p data-start=\"1152\" data-end=\"1562\">One major event was looming on the calendar: the ABN AMRO Open tennis tournament in early 2025. Ahead of the matches, Ormer ICT was hosting several round table sessions at Ahoy, tailored for potential partners. These presentations had to be rock solid\u2014both the company pitch and the tech talks. But here\u2019s the kicker: how do you keep your audience engaged when they\u2019re already buzzing with pre-game excitement?<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div><div class=\"flex_column av_one_third  flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding   avia-builder-el-13  el_after_av_two_third  avia-builder-el-last  \" style='border-radius:0px; '><p><div  style='height:20px' class='hr hr-invisible   avia-builder-el-14  el_before_av_image  avia-builder-el-first '><span class='hr-inner ' ><span class='hr-inner-style'><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<div  class='avia-image-container  av-styling-    avia-builder-el-15  el_after_av_hr  el_before_av_hr  avia-align-center '  itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"  ><div class='avia-image-container-inner'><div class='avia-image-overlay-wrap'><img decoding=\"async\" class='wp-image-5219 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-5219 avia_image' src=\"https:\/\/debatrix.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Ormer-cover-300x38.png\" alt='' title='Ormer-cover' height=\"38\" width=\"300\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/debatrix.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Ormer-cover-300x38.png 300w, https:\/\/debatrix.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Ormer-cover-1030x129.png 1030w, https:\/\/debatrix.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Ormer-cover-768x96.png 768w, https:\/\/debatrix.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Ormer-cover-1536x192.png 1536w, https:\/\/debatrix.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Ormer-cover-1500x188.png 1500w, https:\/\/debatrix.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Ormer-cover-705x88.png 705w, https:\/\/debatrix.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Ormer-cover-500x63.png 500w, https:\/\/debatrix.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Ormer-cover.png 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<div  style='height:20px' class='hr hr-invisible   avia-builder-el-16  el_after_av_image  el_before_av_icon_box '><span class='hr-inner ' ><span class='hr-inner-style'><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<article  class=\"iconbox iconbox_top main_color    avia-builder-el-17  el_after_av_hr  avia-builder-el-last  \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class=\"iconbox_content\"><header class=\"entry-content-header\"><div class=\"iconbox_icon heading-color\" aria-hidden='true' data-av_icon='\ue80b' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello'  style='background-color:#751851; color:#ffffff; ' ><\/div><h3 class='iconbox_content_title  '  itemprop=\"headline\"   style='color:#751851; '>Ormer ICT Orators \u2013 High Performance Speakers Track<\/h3><\/header><div class='iconbox_content_container  '  itemprop=\"text\"  ><p>Tell compelling stories. Present without panic. Always deliver a message that hits home.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><footer class=\"entry-footer\"><\/footer><\/article><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- close content main div --><\/div><\/div><div id='av_section_3'  class='avia-section main_color avia-section-default avia-no-border-styling  avia-bg-style-scroll  avia-builder-el-18  el_after_av_section  el_before_av_section   container_wrap sidebar_right' style='background-color: #eaeaea;  '  ><div class='container' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-small alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-5218'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n<div class=\"flex_column av_three_fourth  flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding first  avia-builder-el-19  el_before_av_one_fourth  avia-builder-el-first  \" style='border-radius:0px; '><section class=\"av_textblock_section \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock  '   itemprop=\"text\" ><h2 data-start=\"1715\" data-end=\"1770\">The program: Story &amp; Skills in three power sessions<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1772\" data-end=\"1987\">Enter the high performance speakers track. Led by Lars Duursma\u2014founder of Debatrix and internationally recognized presentation coach\u2014a hand-picked crew of Ormer ICT professionals took their skills to the next level.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1989\" data-end=\"2237\">These Orators learned how to turn complex topics into crystal-clear stories. They worked on structuring their message and mastered techniques to hook their audience with bold openings, vivid metaphors, and punchy conclusions. No fluff. Just impact.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2239\" data-end=\"2556\">For the Ahoy round tables, that meant cleverly connecting IT secondment to tennis. How? With the power of partnership. Like the tennis player who couldn\u2019t clinch first place in singles but reached the top spot after going doubles. With a partner who advises, warns, and thinks with you about your team\u2014advantage, you.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2558\" data-end=\"2685\">They also dove into how to deliver complex messages clearly and convincingly, and how to build killer argumentation structures.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<section class=\"av_textblock_section \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock  '   itemprop=\"text\" ><h2 data-start=\"2687\" data-end=\"2722\">The grand finale: time to shine<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2724\" data-end=\"2879\">The final session was all about performance. No hiding now. The participants got direct feedback and learned how to own the stage with calm and confidence.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div><div class=\"flex_column av_one_fourth  flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding   avia-builder-el-22  el_after_av_three_fourth  avia-builder-el-last  \" style='border-radius:0px; '><p><div  style='height:50px' class='hr hr-invisible   avia-builder-el-23  el_before_av_image  avia-builder-el-first '><span class='hr-inner ' ><span class='hr-inner-style'><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<div  class='avia-image-container  av-styling-circle    avia-builder-el-24  el_after_av_hr  avia-builder-el-last  avia-align-center '  itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"  ><div class='avia-image-container-inner'><div class='avia-image-overlay-wrap'><img decoding=\"async\" class='wp-image-4841 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-4841 avia_image' src=\"https:\/\/debatrix.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Ascheidspeech-1536x985-1-300x192.png\" alt='' title='Lars Duursma - Debatrix' height=\"192\" width=\"300\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/debatrix.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Ascheidspeech-1536x985-1-300x192.png 300w, https:\/\/debatrix.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Ascheidspeech-1536x985-1-1030x661.png 1030w, https:\/\/debatrix.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Ascheidspeech-1536x985-1-768x493.png 768w, https:\/\/debatrix.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Ascheidspeech-1536x985-1-1500x962.png 1500w, https:\/\/debatrix.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Ascheidspeech-1536x985-1-705x452.png 705w, https:\/\/debatrix.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Ascheidspeech-1536x985-1-500x321.png 500w, https:\/\/debatrix.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Ascheidspeech-1536x985-1.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- close content main div --><\/div><\/div><div id='av_section_4'  class='avia-section main_color avia-section-default avia-no-border-styling  avia-bg-style-scroll  avia-builder-el-25  el_after_av_section  avia-builder-el-last   container_wrap sidebar_right' style=' '  ><div class='container' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-small alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-5218'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n<div class=\"flex_column av_three_fourth  flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding first  avia-builder-el-26  el_before_av_one_fourth  avia-builder-el-first  \" style='border-radius:0px; '><section class=\"av_textblock_section \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock  '   itemprop=\"text\" ><h2 data-start=\"2881\" data-end=\"2932\">The result: confident speakers who leave a mark<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2934\" data-end=\"3181\">This program didn\u2019t just level up their presentation skills\u2014it boosted their confidence and strengthened their communication across the board. All five wrapped up with a presentation that truly impressed. Ones they, and Ormer ICT, can be proud of.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<section class=\"av_textblock_section \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock  '   itemprop=\"text\" ><h2 data-start=\"3183\" data-end=\"3211\">Ready to take the stage?<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"3213\" data-end=\"3315\"><em data-start=\"3213\" data-end=\"3280\">&#8220;Thanks to this program, I don\u2019t just stand on stage\u2014I own it.&#8221;<\/em><br data-start=\"3280\" data-end=\"3283\" \/>\u2013 Participant, Ormer ICT Orators<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div><div class=\"flex_column av_one_fourth  flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding   avia-builder-el-29  el_after_av_three_fourth  el_before_av_three_fourth  \" style='border-radius:0px; '><p><div  style='height:20px' class='hr hr-invisible   avia-builder-el-30  el_before_av_icon_box  avia-builder-el-first '><span class='hr-inner ' ><span class='hr-inner-style'><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<article  class=\"iconbox iconbox_left    avia-builder-el-31  el_after_av_hr  avia-builder-el-last  \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class=\"iconbox_content\"><header class=\"entry-content-header\"><div class=\"iconbox_icon heading-color\" aria-hidden='true' data-av_icon='\ue833' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello'  ><\/div><h3 class='iconbox_content_title  '  itemprop=\"headline\"   style='color:#751851; '>Go for it!<\/h3><\/header><div class='iconbox_content_container  '  itemprop=\"text\"  ><p><em data-start=\"75\" data-end=\"168\">&#8220;Thanks to this program, I don\u2019t just step onto the stage\u2014I actually dare to own it now.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n<p>\u2013 <strong>Participant, Ormer ICT Orators<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><footer class=\"entry-footer\"><\/footer><\/article><\/p><\/div><div class=\"flex_column av_three_fourth  flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding first  avia-builder-el-32  el_after_av_one_fourth  avia-builder-el-last  column-top-margin\" style='border-radius:0px; '><section class=\"av_textblock_section \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock  '   itemprop=\"text\" ><p data-start=\"3317\" data-end=\"3422\"><em>Curious as to how your team can go from average to TED-worthy presentations and impactful communication?<\/em><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3424\" data-end=\"3505\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"><em><strong data-start=\"3424\" data-end=\"3505\" data-is-last-node=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/debatrix.com\/en\/contact\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Get in touch with Debatrix<\/a> and discover what we can do for your organization!<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- close content main div --><\/div><\/div><div id='after_section_4'  class='main_color av_default_container_wrap container_wrap sidebar_right' style=' '  ><div class='container' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-small alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-5218'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":12,"featured_media":5222,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[7],"tags":[169,87,170,59,172,171],"class_list":["post-5218","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-client-case","tag-achmea","tag-client-case","tag-storysharing","tag-storytelling","tag-ted-worthy","tag-training"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/debatrix.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5218","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/debatrix.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/debatrix.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/debatrix.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/12"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/debatrix.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5218"}],"version-history":[{"count":14,"href":"https:\/\/debatrix.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5218\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5236,"href":"https:\/\/debatrix.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5218\/revisions\/5236"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/debatrix.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/5222"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/debatrix.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5218"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/debatrix.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5218"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/debatrix.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5218"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}