Presentation Skills

Course Description

To provide all participants with the skills to deliver a clear, concise and memorable presentation, which achieves a set objective.

Course Content

Day One:

Introduction to course content and discussion of participants’ background, experience and objectives
1-minute introductory presentations
5-minute pre-prepared presentations with written feedback

Planning the presentation:

Setting the objective and thinking about the audience
Planning and getting started
Structuring the content to influence and persuade
Opening and closing powerfully
Presenting technical information in an interesting and memorable way

Preparing and using visual aids and props

Presenting yourself:

Using your voice: pitch, speed, volume, pauses
The words you use: positive words and phrases, the power of 3s
Body language: eye contact, stance, gestures
Overcoming nerves: tips and techniques
Stage management: ‘home position’, equipment and props
Keeping the audience interested: signposting, involvement, rhetorical questions
Notes systems
Preparing a 10-minute presentation

Day Two:

10-minute presentations with in-depth written and verbal feedback
Handling an audience, and dealing with questions and difficult situations
Re-run of 5-minute presentations with verbal feedback
Review of course and summary of learning

All presentations are recorded and participants keep their dvd presentation.