Presenting Yourself, Your Work, Your Ideas

Presenting Yourself, Your Work, Your Ideas - COM3
A Two Day Workshop helping you to master presentation skills for maximum impact
Workshop Summary 
It is widely recognised that the ability to speak to both small and large groups is an important communication skill and an essential attribute for success in the business and professional world. This Workshop focuses on building confidence through developing an understanding of the key principles involved and then having the opportunity to apply them in practice. The number of delegates on the course is strictly limited to allow time for individual guidance and feedback by the Workshop Tutor.  
Who Should Attend
  Anyone who speaks to individuals or groups or needs to address meetings or make presentations to colleagues, clients or larger audience functions. This Workshop is most suitable for those who have little or no experience of making presentations.  
Benefits to You and Your Organisation
  By the end of the Workshop, participants will be able to: 

Plan and prepare for presentations so as to make people listen

Put themselves across both clearly and with confidence

Be able to structure and present a persuasive argument at meetings

Design and use visual aids to gain maximum impact and understanding

Use non-verbal communication to aid listeners' memory for key points

Develop skills to "read" and respond effectively to the audience 
Workshop Contents 

Planning and Preparation: the importance of Identifying Clear Objectives and Understanding your Audience's Needs.

Structuring the Presentation: Gaining Impact and Interest at the Beginning and End; the Order and Selection of Material; Organising Notes

Dealing with Nerves: Techniques for Overcoming Fear / Nervousness

Putting Yourself Across: Posture, Gestures and Facial Expressions; Using Silence Effectively; Effective Use of Vocal Skills

Visual Aids: When to Use Aids and Techniques of Presenting them

Handling Questions: Avoiding Pitfalls; Answering with Confidence; Listening Positively

Practical Exercises: Participants' Presentations; Tutor and Group Feedback and Analysis

Personal Action Planning: Actions to be taken as a result of the Workshop  
Follow Up Workshops
 
Negotiating Skills - How to Achieve a "Win-Win" Outcome Every Time (MD5) The Assertive Manager - How to Influence Others to Get Things Done (MD8) Managing Concise and Effective Meetings (MD10)