Presentation Skills

The topics covered are as follows:

1 Getting Started

· Icebreaker

· Ground rules

· The parking lot

· Workshop objectives

· Action plans and evaluation forms

2 Creating the Programme

· Performing a Needs Analysis

· Writing the Basic Outline

· Researching, Writing, and Editing

3 Choosing your Delivery Methods

· Basic Methods

· Advanced Methods

· Basic Criteria to Consider

4 Verbal Communication Skills

· Listening and Hearing:
They Aren’t the Same Thing

· Asking Questions

· Communicating with Power

5 Non-Verbal Communication Skills

· Body Language

· The Signals You Send to Others

· It’s Not What You Say,
It’s How You Say It

6 Overcoming Nervousness

· A Word From The Boss

· Preparing Mentally

· Physical Relaxation Techniques

· Appearing Confident in Front of the Crowd
(Even If You Don’t Feel That Way)

7 Creating Fantastic Flipcharts

· Required Tools

· The Advantages of Pre-Writing

· Using Colours Appropriately

· Creating a Plan B

8 Creating Compelling PowerPoint Presentations

· Required Tools

· Tips and Tricks

· Creating a Plan B

9 Wow ‘em with the Whiteboard

· Traditional and Electronic Whiteboards

· Required Tools

· Using Colours Appropriately

· Creating a Plan B

10 Vibrant Videos and Amazing Audio

· Required Tools

· Tips and Tricks

· Creating a Plan B

11 Pumping It Up a Notch

· Make Them Laugh a Little

· Ask Them a Question

· Encouraging Discussion

· Dealing with Questions

12 Wrapping Up

· Words from the Wise

· Review of Parking Lot

· Lessons Learned

· Completion of Action Plans and Evaluations