Presentation Skills

1 Getting Started
• Icebreaker
• Ground rules
• The parking lot
• Workshop objectives
• Action plans and evaluation forms

2 Creating the Programme
• Performing a Needs Analysis
• Writing the Basic Outline
• Researching, Writing, and Editing

3 Choosing your Delivery Methods
• Basic Methods
• Advanced Methods
• Basic Criteria to Consider

4 Verbal Communication Skills
• Listening and Hearing:
They Aren’t the Same Thing
• Asking Questions
• Communicating with Power

5 Non-Verbal Communication Skills
• Body Language
• The Signals You Send to Others
• It’s Not What You Say,
It’s How You Say It

6 Overcoming Nervousness
• A Word From The Boss
• Preparing Mentally
• Physical Relaxation Techniques
• Appearing Confident in Front of the Crowd
(Even If You Don’t Feel That Way)

7 Creating Fantastic Flipcharts
• Required Tools
• The Advantages of Pre-Writing
• Using Colours Appropriately
• Creating a Plan B

8 Creating Compelling PowerPoint Presentations
• Required Tools
• Tips and Tricks
• Creating a Plan B

9 Wow ‘em with the Whiteboard
• Traditional and Electronic Whiteboards
• Required Tools
• Using Colours Appropriately
• Creating a Plan B

10 Vibrant Videos and Amazing Audio
• Required Tools
• Tips and Tricks
• Creating a Plan B

11 Pumping It Up a Notch
• Make Them Laugh a Little
• Ask Them a Question
• Encouraging Discussion
• Dealing with Questions

12 Wrapping Up
• Words from the Wise
• Review of Parking Lot
• Lessons Learned
• Completion of Action Plans and Evaluations