Presentation Skills

1 Day

Introduction

Many studies have found that public speaking is the number one fear amongst most people, outranking flying, snakes, insects, and even death. Ironically, it is also one of the skills that can make or break a person’s career. Your participants will be provided a strong set of skills that will complement their current presentation skill set.

The Presentation Skills workshop will give participants skills, techniques and experience that will make speaking in public less terrifying and more enjoyable. The workshop includes topics that participants can look forward to: creating a compelling program, using various types of visual aids, and engaging the audience.

Programme Objectives:

• Perform a needs analysis and prepare an outline
• Select presentation delivery methods
• Practice verbal and non-verbal communication skills
• Knock down nervousness
• Develop and use flip charts with colour
• Create targeted PowerPoint presentations
• Utilise white boarding for reinforcement
• Describe how video and audio enhance a presentation and list criteria for determining what types to use
• Enrich the learning experience with humour, questions, and discussion.

Method and Approach

This programme will involve the use of slides, handout material, work manual with all instructor notes and slides, examples of best practice, appropriate videos and appropriate video material.

The use of flip-charts, syndicate workshops and reporting back sessions will encourage a fully participative and enjoyable event. Delegates will be encouraged to participate actively in relating previous work experiences.

Who Should Attend

Anyone who needs to confidently persuade audiences ranging from small management teams, boards of directors, sales forces, direct reports, employees, customers, prospects, suppliers and government.

Course Content

This one-day workshop will cover the following subjects:

Module One: Getting Started

• Introduction to the workshop
• Workshop Objectives

Module Two: Creating the Program

• Performing a Needs Analysis
• Writing the Basic Outline
• Researching, Writing, and Editing

Module Three: Choosing Your Delivery Methods

• Basic Methods
• Advanced Methods
• Basic Criteria to Consider

Module Four: Verbal Communication Skills

• Listening and Hearing: They Aren’t the Same Thing
• Asking Questions
• Communicating with Power

Module Five: Non-Verbal Communication Skills

• Body Language
• It’s Not What You Say, It’s How You Say It

Module Six: Overcoming Nervousness

• Preparing Mentally
• Physical Relaxation Techniques

Module Seven: Creating Fantastic Flip Charts

• Required Tools
• The Advantages of Pre-Writing
• Using Colors Appropriately
• Creating a Plan B

Module Eight: Creating Compelling PowerPoint Presentations

• Required Tools
• Tips and Tricks
• Creating a Plan B

Module Nine: Wow ‘Em with the Whiteboard

• Traditional and Electronic Whiteboards
• Required Tools
• Using Colors Appropriately
• Creating a Plan B

Module Ten: Vibrant Videos and Amazing Audio

• Required Tools
• Tips and Tricks
• Creating a Plan B

Module Eleven: Pumping it Up a Notch

• Make Them Laugh a Little
• Encouraging Discussion
• Dealing with Questions

Module Twelve: Wrapping Up

• Words from the Wise
• Lessons Learned
• Completion of Action Plans and Evaluations