Overview:

This course is designed build confidence in shaping and delivering presentations. It examines the art of a good presentation, shaping the structure to convey a message with optimum effectiveness and appreciating audience requirements.

Course outline:

• Welcome and introductions.
• Elements of a successful presentation –
• Objective – what do you want to achieve as a result of the presentation?
• Considering the audience – what are their needs, likes and dislikes?
• Structure –
• What are the key points? – putting across a clear message with impact.
• Opening statement to engage the audience.
• Body of the presentation.
• Closing statement.
• Delivery –
• Communication skills to enhance the presentation –
• Breath, voice, body language, facial expression.
• The importance of being natural.
• Managing audience questions.
• Timing the presentation.
• Nerve control –
• Tips for combating anxiety.
• Presentations –
• Delegates to prepare and deliver a brief presentation.
• Feedback and constructive criticism.
• Summary and action planning.

Benefits of the training

• Improved confidence to give presentations with composure.
• Increased understanding of how to structure a presentation.
• Awareness of shaping presentations to fit different levels of audience understanding.
• Improved presentation style.
• Enhanced knowledge of managing audience questions.