Presentation Skills

Most professionals are apprehensive – even terrified – of being asked to deliver a presentation. Yet, the ability to give effective presentations to a variety of audiences is one of the hallmarks of a successful professional. This workshop focuses on preparation and practice and allows participants to prepare a work related presentation, deliver it and receive constructive feedback. It shows participants how to reduce their fears, adjust their style to suit the audience and deliver with confidence.

Duration

2 day workshop. Optional 1:1 coaching afterwards.

 

Course Objectives

At the end of the programme participants will be better able to:

• plan a successful presentation with the audience in mind;
• deliver a presentation with a natural and confident style;
• allow for cultural differences when preparing their presentation;
• support their presentation with slides and handle these effectively;
• be aware of their own and “read” their listeners’ body language.

 

Course Outline

Day One

• Introduction
• Defining the aim of the presentation
• Analysing the audience
• Presentation Structure
• Keeping it simple
• Presentation road plan
• Attention grabbers
• Memorable endings
• Adding slides and other visual aids
• Working with PowerPoint

Day Two

• Personal Impact
• Building rapport with your audience
• Use of metaphors and stories
• Using body language
• Rhetorical devices
• Practice
• Video feedback
• Individual action planning

 

Most commonly used delivery methods

• Presentation
• Discussion
• Business Simulation
• Role Play
• Question & Answer
• Case Studies
• Discovery Learning
• Modeling
• Brainstorming
• Small group activities
• Large group activities
• Activities with music
• Activities with art
• Individual coaching
• Structured feedback
• Drama
• Graphic recording
• Psychometric testing