PRESENTATION SKILLS

COURSE OBJECTIVES

Speak to groups with greater confidence and professionalism.
Overcome nervousness, negative feelings and pre-presentation anxiety.
Plan and prepare more effectively and achieve your presentation with skill.
Be spontaneous whilst still putting across the required message.
Handle difficult topics and people with confidence.
Focus attention on the key issues and generate audience acceptance of your message.
Communicate your message clearly, project enthusiasm and maintain the group's interest.
Use visual aids to enhance the appeal and professionalism of your communication.
Adapt your approach when communicating with large or small groups.
Encourage audience interaction and deal with questions and feedback.

COURSE DESIGNED FOR

Individuals at all levels who are required to speak in front of others, project a professional image and develop their skills and confidence.

COURSE DURATION

One Day

MAXIMUM NUMBER OF DELEGATES

Six

IN HOUSE DELIVERY OPTION AVAILABLE

Yes

COURSE CONTENT

The Power of Effective Communication ~

Communicating one-to-one and one-to-many
Overcoming the barriers to successful group speaking
What makes communication successful?
Formal and informal communication opportunities
The purpose of team briefings/meetings and presentations

Preparing to Speak in Front of Others ~

Planning to meet the needs of your audience
Analysing your objectives - focusing on the key issues
Preparing your intended material
Preparing and using guidance notes
Practicing - perfecting your delivery and timing

Speaking Confidently - Maintaining Control and Projecting Professionalism ~

Confidence and its affect on audience reaction
Overcoming nerves and building your confidence
Preparing yourself prior to speaking - relaxation techniques to ease anxiety

Presentation Skills ~

Body language - how it affects audience reaction
Positive eye contact with members of your audience
Grasping and maintaining audience attention - drawing them into your presentation
Presenting in a style which attracts your audience

Holding Interest when Speaking ~

Projecting your voice - speaking with authority and confidence
Using positive language and appropriate gestures
The techniques used by successful presenters to make their presentations more influential and powerful
Speaking in a persuasive manner
Timing your delivery - pacing yourself

Using Visual Aids ~

The available aids - OHP's, charts, video, 35mm slides, presentation packs etc.
Putting together effective visual aids
Using appropriate aids which add value to your presentation
Maintaining control of your visual aids

Establishing Rapport with the Audience ~

Building a rapport - understanding audience psychology
Your image - what does it say about you and your presentation?

Personal Development ~

Formulating a personal action plan