Presentation Skills Training - Provisional Course Outline

All outlines can be adapted to the needs of the individual or organisation

 

Aims of the course

 

The aim of the course is to provide delegates with the skills necessary to give effective presentations.

 

Course Objectives

 

By the end of the course, learners will be able to:

Ø   Identify their audience and their purpose

Ø   Create objectives for a presentation

Ø   Structure a presentation

Ø   Demonstrate the platform skills required to give an effective presentation which has a real impact on their audience

Ø   Handle nerves

Ø   Design and use visual aids

Ø   Handle questions effectively

Ø   Evaluate the effectiveness of their performance with the use of constructive feedback

 

How the course is run - This one/two day instructor-led course has an interactive approach, with plenty of opportunity for delegates to practise the new skills they learn. All delegates will be expected to give a presentation.

 

Pre-requisites – Participants should bring with them material that could be used to prepare a short presentation. This may, or may not be, work-related.

 

Course Outline

 

Introduction and Objectives 

Ø   Why effective presentations are important

Ø   Projecting positive image

Ø   Factors that inhibit us

 

Identifying the audience

Ø   Who are we presenting to?

Ø   What are their needs?

Ø   Why are they here?

 

Aims and objectives

Ø   What is an aim?

Ø   What is an objective?

Ø   Why have aims and objectives?

Ø   The components of measurable objectives

 

Structuring a presentation

Ø   What is the presentation trying to achieve?

Ø   Introductions that will gain immediate interest

Ø   How to make your audience feel positive

Ø   Using language that persuades and inspires

Ø   Length of presentation and managing time

Ø   Presentation summary

 

Platform skills

Ø   Eye contact

Ø   Posture

Ø   Movement

Ø   Gestures

Ø   Vocal projection

Ø   Using pauses for impact

Ø   Handling the mannerisms that distract

 

Coping with speaker nerves

 

Designing and using visual aids    

Ø   Why use visual aids?

Ø   How to use them effectively to enhance a presentation

Ø   Pitfalls when using visual aids

 

Handling questions

Ø   How to handle audience questions

Ø   Using questions for constructive feedback

 

Evaluating our presentation

Ø   Why evaluate how our presentation went?

Ø   Methods for evaluating the effectiveness of our presentations

 

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PUBLIC SPEAKING AND PRESENTATION TECHNIQUES SEMINAR

However often you have made a speech you have made a speech or given a presentation, there is always an opportunity to polish your performance and give your company the edge. This workshop is designed to help you achieve that goal, to perfect your work, and exploit the possibilities to the full.

The workshop combines the talent of two experts, Janet Donbavand and Margaret Squire. Janet can give you all the technical know-how of presentations and Margaret can teach you how to use your voice to put your message across.

Workshop contents:

Effective Speech

·                Voice Production

·                Relaxation and breath control

·                Pronunciation

·                The effective use of pitch, pace, pause, phrasing, intonation

·                Body language

·                Speech writing

·                Adapting a written document for the spoken word

·                Using quotations and anecdotes

PowerPoint

·                Do’s and don’ts of bulleted lists

·                Keeping consistency by using the Slide Master

·                Adapting presentations for different audiences

·                Using charts to bring data to life

·                Effective use of animations and transitions

·                Packaging a PowerPoint presentation to take with you

·                Connecting laptops to projectors

 

Date: Friday 6th November, 09:30 to 16:30. Location: Bell Inn, 8 Thames St, Hampton, TW12

Please contact Margaret Squire, msquire@riverroad.co.uk, 020 8274 2587 or Janet Donbavand, jdonbavand@btinternet.com, 07891 777350/ 020 8892 7497, to book your place, or for further details.

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