Presentation Survival School

Presentation Survival School - 2 Day Course

Good public speaking and presentation skills are a vital element of effective communication. Modern businesses increasingly recognise that the ability to present, negotiate, inform or persuade is vital to the success and development of an organisation, both internally and externally.

Course Aims
Learn fundamental techniques for standing up and speaking with ease and confidence.  Develop skills to deliver polished and professional presentations.

You will learn: ·          Prepare yourself physically and mentally to speak in front of an audience and gain control of nerves ·          Develop confidence in your own natural style ·          Develop an understanding of how audiences respond ·          Create a professional, concise and memorable presentation ·          Be aware of areas where you can continue to improve

Course Outline
· Improve self awareness and impact on your audience - Johari Window
· Understand how individuals communicate
· Manage people's perceptions of you
· Understand how people send and receive information
· Be able to prepare and design presentations in a timely manner
· Use the five step approach to preparation and design
· Determine the purpose of the presentation
· Define a specific objective
· Limit your information to enhance understanding
· Developing draft notes and aids
· First impressions - developing rapport with the audience
· Audience psychology and how to use it
· Understand the impact of body language and posture
· Improve voice techniques
· Add punch to your presentation
· Manage difficult questions
· Dealing with difficult people
· Mastering your material
· Practical experience of designing and delivering energising presentations
· Review and personal action plans