Effective Presentation Skills

Course Overview

This  presentation skills training  will provide delegates with the ideas and techniques to help them feel more confident about presenting, and will help them to become an effective
presenter.

EXPECTED  OUTCOME

At the end of this presentation skills training course , participants will be able to:

• Plan a presentation keeping the audience in mind.  
• Develop clear objectives for their presentation.
• Use 'attention grabbers' to enhance their opening.
• Develop effective visual aids.
  
• Use  different methods and tools for presenting.
  
• Use positive presentation style behaviours.
  
  • Practice their skills of presenting.
  • Develop an  action plan  for  implementation   post the  training.

TARGET GROUP

Anyone who currently presents or is due to present to small or large groups.

DURATION

1  day.

COURSE CONTENT

• Problems and fears with Presentations - Looking at the past problems delegates have felt and seen with presentations.
  
• Qualities of an Effective Presenter - Identifying what makes a presenter good and analyzing the skills required.
  
• Planning a Presentation - Key considerations when planning a presentation and planning around the audience.
  
• Structuring Your Presentation - Considering the attention span of an audience and structuring the session around this. Using the 'Communicating to Convince' model to structure the presentation.
  
• Opening Attention Grabbers - How to start a session with a bang.
  
• Using Visual Aids - The do's and don'ts regarding visual aids and making them effective.
  
• Presentation style - Considering  style, including; mannerisms, gestures, eye contact, voice and nerves.
  
• Presentation Practice - A chance to test the presenting skills and provide feedback in a safe environment.
  
• Action  planning– Identify  3  to 4  main  areas  of  action and prepare  an action  plan.