Delivering an Effective Presentations

Effective Presentation Skills

Course Overview

Many roles today require people to deliver presentations. This could be if you are a trainer, manager or maybe you are required to deliver presentations for a local club you are a member off. Lack of structure, confidence and preparation can not only leave your audience confused but can have a detrimental impact on your credibility.

In this course we look at how to structure a presentation and how to prepare yourself both physically (i.e. your notes etc) and mentally. We will also take a look at the different types of presentation media you can use to enhance the message you are delivering.

Course Objectives

By the end of the session delegates will be able to:

· Plan and structure a presentation

· Produce and use visual aids effectively to enhance the presentation

· Use techniques to improve personal presentation style

· Effectively deliver prepared presentations to small/large groups.

Session Breakdown

Where you are now and expectations

· Identifying your existing skills and looking at where you would like to be both after the session and in future

First Impressions

· Preparation

· Your language and communication style

Audience Perception

· How does your audience perceive you and what to do to ensure this perception is a positive one

Managing Nerves

· How to control those nerves to ensure you appear confident and in control at all times

Structuring your Presentation

· Using your preparation to build your presentation

· Considering the objective(s) of your presentation

· What goes at the beginning, in the middle and at the end

· How to build your presentation notes to keep things simple

Using Presentation Aids

· Using notes and cue cards

· PowerPoint, Flip chart and OHP best practice

Dealing with Different Behaviours

· Skills and Tactics to deal with challenging and negative delegates

· Using the positivity of group members to generate buy-in and commitment

Practical Session

· An opportunity to put your skills into practice and receive feedback from your trainer and fellow delegates.

Course Information

This is a one day training event that Revolution Learning and Development deliver on an open basis at locations across the UK. We can also deliver this event at or in close proximity to your organisation if this is required.

If you chose to have us deliver this specifically for your organisation, we can make this more bespoke to your needs.

The cost of our open courses includes the learning materials, refreshments during the day and lunch.

We have delivered this workshop to previous clients who all report an increase in confidence.

The session is very interactive with lots of discussion, role-play scenarios and an action planning session.

Prior to the session you will receive detailed joining instruction that highlight the learning objectives and what you need to do to prepare. You will also leave the course with an action plan that details how you will transfer the learning back to your organisation.

The above cost includes course materials, refreshments during the day and lunch.

Discounts are available for group booking.

If you are considering a group booking, please contact us in this instance for more information and rates.

Want us to deliver this session at your office or workplace? We can do this for groups or up to 12 people for £1600. Again, contact us for more information.