Effective Presentation Skills

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After this workshop, the participants will be able to use the seven steps for preparing a presentation

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2 Days

Course Details

With our extensive knowledge of the different software currently on the market, including all Microsoft and Adobe applications, ON-TRACK Corporate Training Ltd. has a diverse and flexible schedule that can be customized to your needs – we offer group course (both public and corporate), one-on-one training, and on-site training options.

We also have easily accessible on-line training videos available.

Objectives

After this workshop, the participants will be able to:

  • Distinguish among three different types of presentations
  • Use the seven steps for preparing a presentation
  • Analyze an audience prior to delivery
  • Organize material in a clear and logical sequence
  • Set up the presentation room and equipment for best results
  • Make the most of the presenter's voice, appearance and presence
  • Take steps to overcome stage fright
  • Deliver a compelling presentation within a designated timeframe
  • Use audio-visuals appropriately to enhance a presentation
  • Respond confidently to audience questions

Outline

  • Part I: Introductions
    • Roles and goals
    • Experiential learning cycle
    • Purposes and benefits of presentations
    • Presentation of participants
    • Participant expectations
  • Part II: Types of Presentations
    • Persuasional
    • Informational
    • Instructional
  • Part III: Preparing Your Presentation
    • Presenting is not "just talking;" seven steps to follow
      • Analyze your audience and adjust to their needs and expectations
      • Identify the overall purpose and specific objective(s) of today's presentation
      • Draft preliminary plan (objectives, major sections, key points)
      • Gather and verify relevant support data, materials, illustrations
      • Organize your material and write it in logical sequence
      • Design the audio-visuals you will use to accompany your presentation
      • Carry out a dry run before a few trusted people for feedback
    • Editing and adjusting the presentation
      • Assure "what-why-who-when-where-how-how much" concerns are met
      • Include all four parts of a presentation (Lead, opening, body, closing)
      • Design the first twenty seconds: the lead
      • Devise a hook
      • Design a strong opening and closing
      • Make linkages between segments of the presentation
      • Identify and repeat key points
      • Prepare stripped-down notes
      • Anticipate the question and answer period
    • The importance of making the presentation visible
      • Be aware of the three adult learning styles
      • Match the medium to the message
      • Present statistical illustrations creatively
      • Practice using common audio-visual aids for every presentation
      • Assure that electronic visuals do not overwhelm the content
    • Preparing the room and equipment
      • Be aware of proxemics
      • Decide whether to use a lectern and a microphone
      • Eliminate obstacles to communication
      • Anticipate and eliminate likely problems
    • First Practicum
  • Part IV: Delivery
    • Increasing personal confidence
      • Keep in mind three failsafe techniques to reduce nervousness
      • Practice diaphragm breathing
      • Plan to build credibility and trust
      • Work on non-verbals: eye contact, gestures, facial expression, relaxed muscles
      • Develop "presence": appearance, projected personality, energy, enthusiasm, mobility
      • Connect with your audience to reduce self-consciousness
      • Encourage audience participation
    • The presenter's voice
      • Perceive your voice's strengths as an instrument to achieve the effects you want
      • Practice the five steps to voice production
      • Voice exercises you can use to project and modulate your words
    • Preparing for the question period
      • Anticipate the tough questions and develop answers
      • Keep key pieces of research data handy
      • Use techniques to handle tricks and traps
      • Manage heckling through various methods
    • Delivery habits to avoid
      • Repetitive vocal bridges (-uh,-like,-you know?)
      • Repetitive or jerky gestures
      • Hand-busiers (pointers, pens, papers, keys, coins)
      • Weight-shifting
      • Fixed focus
      • Reading your presentation
  • Part V: Final Practice Presentations
    • 15-minute sessions with feedback
  • Part VI: Course Evaluation and Closure
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