Essential Presentation Skills

Essential Presentation Skills

Many of us dread "public speaking" but it's easy to learn and a great confidence-builder when you can do it well. Through a range of practical exercises you will learn to control nerves, structure a presentation logically and use visual aids effectively. You will be amazed at your improvement after just 2 days and will leave the course with real confidence in your presenting ability.

Course Objectives

• Prepare an effective presentation quickly and logically
• Structure the presentation so it is easy to prepare and easy for your audience to follow
• Deliver an interesting and memorable presentation
• Cope with nerves
• Build your own confidence and the confidence of others in your presentation skills
• Use your voice more effectively
• Develop your own, natural speaking style

Who Will the Course Benefit?

This course is relevant for anyone who wants to improve their confidence and effectiveness when making presentations or speaking in front of groups. It will be equally suitable for both beginners and those, with some experience, who are looking to further develop their skills.

Course Duration
2 Days

Course Content

Day One

Introduction
-Course goals, structure, methods

Presentation Skills
-Their role at work
- What makes a good presentation?
- Problems and pitfalls

Preparing a Presentation
-Settling the purpose
- Adjusting to the audience
- Preparing the venue
- Controlling the timing
- Selecting the material
- Organising the material
- Preparing notes to speak from

Presentation Practice

1-Prepare a short presentation
- Deliver the presentation
- With video recording and feedback

Note: Participants should allow time in the evening to prepare a short presentation (work-related) for the second day of the course

Day Two

Review from Day One

How We Communicate Face-to-Face
-The "Three V's"
- Using verbal and non-verbal language

Perfecting the Delivery
-Getting and holding the audience†s attention
- Making and using visual aids
- Choosing the right medium
- Deciding format and layout
- Dealing with questions and answers
- Setting up the Q&A session
- Conducting and controlling Q&A
- Dealing with nerves
- Maximising the voice

Presentation Practice
-Deliver second presentation (from previous night†s preparation)
- With video recording & feedback

Action Plan
-Create your own action plan as a result of the course

Course Wrap-up