Presentation Skills for the Virtual Environment

Program Overview

Dislike giving presentations over the web? Worried that participants are disconnected and disconnecting? This program helps you overcome the challenges to meaningful communication inherent in this new technology.

This program imparts skills and techniques required in the planning, preparation, and delivery of effective presentations in a virtual environment. It provides opportunities for interaction and practice using your organization’s web presentation software. Learn to use polling to establish motivation, actively involve your participants to determine if they are “getting it”. Make decisions about chat and telephone usage that encourage questions and yet keep the situation manageable. Design visuals that catch and keep attention. Practice effective use of your voice to compensate for lack of body language.

NOTE: Participation in this program requires the use of VOIP communications. A computer headset is highly recommended for best audio quality. We also recommend a hardwired internet connection rather than wifi.

Who Should Attend

Is this program right for you?

New and experienced presenters who need to prepare and deliver effective presentations in a remote or virtual environment.
Individuals who need to communicate with others and deliver high-impact virtual presentations including: managers, executives, learning professionals, presenters, sales professionals, team facilitators and leaders, business owners, business unit managers and supervisors, and board members and directors.

Key Benefits

What you will gain

Participate in an online program that models the best practices for keeping a remote audience motivated and engaged.
Small groups ensure you get opportunities to practice with the technology and also receive individual attention and expert feedback.
Establish a solid grounding in the delivery of effective online presentation skills, using the technology available to build your confidence and skills.
Receive a comprehensive manual that supports effective adult learning during the online sessions that will be a valuable reference after the program.
No travel for you and only a few short blocks of time away from your job.
Receive Complimentary Post-Learning Sustainment.

Program Objectives

What you will be able to do

At the end of the program, you'll be able to:

Establish a positive presentation climate in a virtual environment.
Use the virtual platform capabilities to effectively deliver presentations.
Create and use attention-getting openers.
Use action-oriented closings.
Create audience-centered objectives.
Sequence content effectively.
Integrate presentation and demonstration methods for small and large audiences.
Maintain audience interest and engagement.
Design questions to promote involvement using platform capabilities.
Identify ways to make demonstration effective using application sharing.
Identify effective remote listening techniques.
Handle audience questions.
Use your voice effectively.
Use an inclusive communication style.
Plan and deliver practice presentations.

Content Outline

What the program covers

Designing the Presentation
- Introductions and Overview
  • Platform and Capabilities
  • Expectations for Practice Presentations
  • Designing the Presentation
  • Establishing a Positive Virtual Presentation
  Environment
  • Purpose, Objectives and Desired Outcome
  • Attention-Grabbing Openers
  • Effective Closings
Sequencing and Interaction
- Review
- Designing the Presentation, continued:
  - Information Transfer-Methods and Sequencing
  - Ongoing Motivation: Keeping the Audience
    Interested and Engaged
  - Designing Questions Using Platform Capabilities
  - Designing and/or Modifying Presentation Slides
Delivery Foundations
- Review
- Delivering the Presentation:
  - Effective Remote Listening
  - Transitions
  - Question Process and Logistics
  - Communication Style and Voice
  - Effective Demonstrations Using Application Sharing
First Practice and Feedback
- First Practice Presentations (5-7 minutes each)
- Feedback, Debriefing and Lessons Learned
Second Practice and Feedback
- Second Practice Presentations (7-10 minutes each)
- Feedback, Debriefing and Lessons Learned
Wrap-up and Action Planning
- Second Practice Presentations for remaining
  participants (7-10 minutes each)
- Program Wrap-up:
  - Lessons Learned
  - Best Practices
  - Expectations Re-Visited
  - Action Plan

Online · Microsoft Teams

+ applicable taxes · Secure online registration

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Need a custom session?

We deliver this program for groups of 5 or more at your convenience.

Presentation Skills for the Virtual Environment