Presentation Skills –An Introduction

Introduction

The most impressive businesspeople are those who appear to have an effortless charisma and authority – but it isn’t as effortless as it seems. However it’s a skill, which can be developed, with an increase in confidence and an emphasis on developing personal style.

The module covers presentation techniques, finding and developing style, planning and preparation and the importance of non-verbal communication. Delegates will be given a systematic method for ensuring that their presentation style is effective and their presentations achieve their objectives.

Course Content

• Introduction to Presentation Skills – Theoretical approach
• Understanding the role of the Presenter
• The art of being yourself and finding your own style

• Identifying the difference between presenting and performing
• Importance of Planning and Preparation and presentation structure
• Non Verbal communication – Gesticulation and effective eye contact

• Voice, clarity, pace and delivery
• Presentation practical and group analysis
• Video critiquing and group debate

• Summary and feedback
• Recap and action plans

Duration

1 or 2-Day module