Presentation Skills
Course Duration: 1 Day
Target Audience
Anyone that currently presents or is due to present to groups of any size
Course Objectives
At the end of this session delegates will be able to:
• Describe the qualities of an effective presenter
• Plan a presentation keeping the audience in mind
• Structure a presentation to the audience needs
• Develop clear objectives for their presentation
• Use ‘attention grabbers’ to enhance their opening
• Develop effective visual aids
• Use several different methods and tools for presenting
• Use positive presentation style behaviours
• Practice their skills of presenting
This session will provide delegates with the ideas and techniques to help them feel more confident about presenting, and will help them to become an effective presenter.
Course Contents
Problems and fears with Presentations
- Looking at the past problems delegates have felt and seen with presentations. What their fears, likes and dislikes of presenting are.
Qualities of an Effective Presenter
- Identifying what makes a presenter good and analysing the skills required.
Planning a Presentation
- Key considerations when planning a presentation and planning around the audience.
Structuring Your Presentation
- Considering the attention span of an audience and structuring the session around this.
- Using the ‘Communicating to Convince’ model to structure the presentation.
Opening Attention Grabbers
- How to start a session with a bang.
Using Visual Aids
- The do’s and don’ts regarding visual aids and making them effective.
Presentation Models and Tools
- Identifying alternatives to PowerPoint.
Presentation style
- Considering their style, including; mannerisms, gestures, eye contact, voice and nerves.
Presentation Practice
- A chance to test their presenting skills and provide feedback in a safe environment.
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