Presentation Skills Workshop
Course Duration 1 Day
Many studies have found that public speaking is the number one fear amongst most people,
outranking flying, snakes, insects, and even death. Ironically, it is also one of the skills that can make or break a person’s career. Your participants will be provided a strong set of skills that will complement their current presentation skill set.
The Presentation Skills workshop will give participants some presentation skills that will make
speaking in public less terrifying and more enjoyable. This workshop includes topics that participants can look forward to including: creating a compelling program, using various types of visual aids, and engaging the audience.
Course Objectives
At the end of the course participants will be able to :
- Perform a needs analysis and prepare an outline
- Select presentation delivery methods
- Practice verbal and non-verbal communication skills
- Knock down nervousness
- Develop and use flip charts with colour
- Create targeted PowerPoint presentations
- Utilize white boarding for reinforcement
- Describe how video and audio enhance a presentation and list criteria for determining
what types to use - Enrich the learning experience with humour, questions, and discussion.
Course Outline
Creating the Program
Performing a Needs Analysis
Writing the Basic Outline
Researching, Writing, and Editing
Choosing Your Delivery Method
Basic Methods
Advanced Methods
Basic Criteria to Consider
Verbal Communication Skills
Listening and Hearing: They Aren’t the Same Thing
Asking Questions
Communicating with Power
Non-Verbal Communication Skills
Body Language
Gestures
The Signals You Send to Others
It’s Not What You Say, It’s How You Say It
Overcoming Nervousness
Preparing Mentally
Physical Relaxation Techniques
Appearing Confident in Front of the Crowd
Creating Fantastic Flip Charts
Required Tools
The Advantages of Pre-Writing
Using Colours Appropriately
Creating a Plan B
Creating Compelling PowerPoint Presentations
Required Tools
Tips and Tricks
Creating a Plan B
Wow ‘Em with the Whiteboard
Traditional and Electronic Whiteboards
Using Colours Appropriately
Creating a Plan B
Vibrant Videos and Amazing Audio
Required Tools
Tips and Tricks
Creating a Plan B
Pumping it Up a Notch
Make Them Laugh a Little
Ask Them a Question
Encouraging Discussion
Dealing with Questions
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