Presentation Skills

Duration:
One day

Description:
This training program is designed to help you acquaint others with the key skills presenters need to master. In this course, participants will learn how to build credibility and confidence as a speaker, how to organize their thoughts and data, how to construct powerful visual aids, and how to develop a dynamic presentation style.

Table Of Contents:
INTRODUCTION
Welcome and Introductions
Learning Objectives and Agenda

MODULE 1: GETTING READY
Assessing Your Skills
Dealing with Anxiety
Tips for Reducing Anxiety
Team Assignments

MODULE 2: PLANNING YOUR PRESENTATION, STEPS 1-4
Personal Appearance
An Introduction to the Eight Preparation Steps
Step 1: Analyze Your Audience
Step 2: Develop Position-Action-Benefit
Steps 3 and 4: Brainstorm Main Ideas and State the Subpoints
Practice #1: Steps 1-4

MODULE 3: PLANNING YOUR PRESENTATION, STEPS 5-8
Step 5: Develop the Introduction and Conclusion
Step 6: Formulate the Main Idea Preview/Review Sentences
Steps 7 and 8: Develop Slides and Handouts
Practice #2: Steps 5-8

MODULE 4: READY, SET, DELIVER!
Setting the Stage
Engaging the Audience
Responding to Questions

MODULE 5: SKILL PRACTICE
Skill Practice Introduction
Presentation Practice
Team Presentations

CONCLUSION
Handling Impromptu Presentations
Learning Objectives Review
Course Evaluation