Presenting with PowerPoint

Lesson 1:     Define the objective of your presentation

Lesson 2:     Presentation Guidelines

Message preparation

• Structure & substance

• Brainstorming

• Organisational methods

• Communicating with graphics – static & dynamic Information Audience

Know your audience

• Adapt your message delivery

• Communication styles & strategies

• Attention-getting techniques

• Using your voice

• Time constraints

• Question & answer session setting

• Know your venue

• Know your equipment

Lesson 3: Glossophobia

• Getting over stage fright

Lesson 4: Technology & visual aids

• Pros & cons

• Getting the best out of them

Lesson 5: Microsoft PowerPoint

• Slide layout and design

• Font, bullets and graphics

• Animations and other movement in PowerPoint

• Using templates and masters

• Creating custom shows

• Navigating and linking within PowerPoint

• PowerPoint on the go

• Effective handouts and notes

• PowerPoint delivery tools