Making presentations or speaking in front of others can be overwhelming! This workshop is designed to give you the skills you need to make effective presentations on any topic, to any sized group. In this dynamic, highly interactive program you will discover how to deliver presentations for maximum effect and impact.
Who should attend:
Individuals who need to communicate with others and deliver high-impact presentations, including: managers, executives, training and education professionals, presenters, sales professionals, team facilitators and leaders, business owners, business unit managers and supervisors, and board members and directors.
Key Benefits:
Recognize strengths and overcome concerns through a constructive coaching and feedback process.
Face your audience with confidence and conquer your presentation fears.
Take control of your presentation and get positive results for every topic.
Feel comfortable speaking to groups of any size.
Practice your new skills and receive oral and written constructive feedback on your presentation to support continued self-development.
Workshop Objectives:
Identify the purpose of the presentation.
Set presentation objectives.
Analyze the audience.
Structure content according to audience needs.
Organize resource material.
Select and use visual aids to support the presentation.
Describe and demonstrate effective verbal and non-verbal behavior.
Question effectively.
Handle questions from the audience.
Develop and apply strategies to deal with difficult situations.
Examine pre-presentation activities.
Identify criteria by which to evaluate the success of the presentation.
Demonstrate the elements of an effective presentation.
Course Outline:
PHASE 1 - Preparing the Presentation:
Identify the purpose of the presentation: to inform, persuade or inspire.
Create audience analysis sheets to capture audience characteristics.
Develop detailed preparation notes that have compelling introductions, clear and concise body and supporting points, and conclusions to add impact and call the audience to action.
Structure presentation content according to audience needs.
Examine visual styles and characteristics and tips for good visual aids.
Determine audience-retention techniques.
Discover tips for making effective cue sheets.
Review rules for effective question and answer sessions.
PHASE 2 - Pre-Presentation Activities:
Develop a pre-presentation activities checklist
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Capture key information concerning the presentation, equipment, materials, and room.
PHASE 3 - Presentation Delivery:
Describe and demonstrate effective verbal and non-verbal behavior.
Make the most of effective eye contact.
Explore vocal inflections and use exercises for improving your voice.
Examine the key characteristics of using your voice.
Use active listening techniques to enhance your presentation.
Paraphrase, clarify and confirm for maximum impact.
Explore techniques to cope with nervousness and increase your confidence.
Identify presentation pointers.
Develop a plan for questions and use them effectively.
Examine the rules for question and answer sessions.
Determine how to control the audience.
Develop and apply strategies to deal with unexpected situations.
PHASE 4 - Post-Presentation Follow-Up:
Identify criteria to evaluate the success of the presentation.
Provide an opportunity for follow-up.
Determine the purpose of post-presentation activities, including a post-presentation debriefing and evaluation checklist.
Create a presentation skills feedback form.
Special Bonus:
Bring this program in-house and receive a free coaching guide to maximize learning transfer to the job.
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