This two-day instructor-led course will enable you to prepare and deliver powerful presentations that will increase your professionalism and effectiveness.
You will learn practical tips and techniques for planning your key messages, structuring your delivery and creating an interesting and entertaining presentation.
This is a highly practical course where participants are required to give multiple presentations to the group.
Upon course completion, participants will be able to:
• Identify different types of presentations • Describe key factors for powerful presentations • Plan a presentation • Demonstrate effective presentation skills • Demonstrate strategies to involve your audience • Show confidence when presenting • Describe when and how to use visual aids • Prepare an action plan for your future development
Fundamentals of presentations • What makes a powerful presentation • Presentation types • Key factors in audience behaviour
Planning a powerful presentation • Define your purpose • Choose your style • Structure the information flow
Presentation essentials • Opening your presentation • The body of the presentation • Concluding your session
Powerful presentation techniques • Natural style • Effective voice techniques • Making the most of body language • Positive framing
Engaging your audience • Using humour • Story telling • Effective questioning • Using aids
Cultivating confidence • Harnessing nerves • Dealing with difficult audience members • When things go wrong
Planning into Action • Putting planning into action
