Presentation Skills

Presentation Skills

One Day Course
Course Aims:
This inter-active workshop enables professionals to develop and refine their presentation techniques. There is a high level of student participation.
At the end of the course students will be able to plan, outline, and create a presentation and be able to recognise and apply effective presentation techniques.
Assumed Knowledge:
No previous knowledge is required.

Course Outline:

Introduction
· When do you use your skills?
· Why are they important?
Preparation
Getting Acquainted with your Audience
· Attitudes, values, interests and knowledge
· Situation
· Gathering audience information
Choosing What to Say
· Putting your best side forward
Organising your Information
Introductions
· Techniques that get attention
· Introducing other speakers
Conclusions
· Finish with a purpose
Outlining
The Presentation Environment
Using Notes that Work for You
· Preparing your notes
· Practising with your cards
· Using cards during the presentation
Audio and Visual Techniques
Dealing with Nervousness
· Sources of nerves
· Methods to combat fear
· Ways to cover up nerves
Verbal Communication
· Barriers to good communication
· Using your voice
· Using language
Non-verbal Communication
· Elements of non-verbal communication
· Your body language
· Reading other people's body language
· Negative non-verbals
Persuading an Audience
· Structures that help persuade and convince
Visual Aids
· PowerPoint
· Flipcharts
· Others
Are there any Questions?
· When to take questions
· Techniques for fielding questions