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Presentation Skills Workshop
2 day

Course # 12-0140


Description

Good presentation skills project a professional image and assist in influencing decisions, presenting results, and providing information. This interactive workshop enables professionals to develop and refine their presentation techniques. Case study scenarios are used in exercises and can be customized. The workshop provides both a conceptual overview and team and individual exercises for refining presentation skills, with individual feedback and coaching.

Audience
No prerequisites.

Prerequisites
Anyone who would like to make more effective presentations.

Maximum number of participants: 12

Classroom Requirements
Room set up as horseshoe and large enough for team activities, or with break-out rooms for team activities. Overhead projector, flipcharts.


 


Format

  • Presentation
  • Written Exercises
  • Interactive Activities

Objectives
After completing this course, participants should be able to:

  • Plan a presentation
  • Define the content of a presentation
  • Create a presentation outline
  • Develop a presentation
  • Recognize and apply effective presentation techniques
  • Identify which presentation skills need continued development




Topics

Introduction

Planning the Presentation

  • Presentation goals
  • Audience profile
  • Establishing objectives
  • Structuring the presentation
  • Team perspective

Developing the Presentation

  • Creating the content
  • Designing the presentation
  • Visual aids
  • Handout


 


Delivering the Presentation

  • Presentation basics
  • Nonverbal communication
  • Using your voice
  • Techniques for building confidence

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