Presentation Skills - Introduction      

Code:

 IS490-001

Series:

 Personal Development

Duration:

 2 days
Communication Principles
A Communications Model
Process vs Objective
Eight Dimensions of Communication
Effects of Poor Communication
Communication Skills

Oral Presentations
Presentation Skills
Informative Presentations
Persuasive Presentations
Integrative Presentations
Critical Success Factors
Planning & Organising
Presentation Objectives
Audience Analysis
Presentation Format
Preparation
Anxiety
Reducing Anxiety
Handling Questions

Presentation Exercises
Personal Presentations
Preparation Exercise
Self Critique
Group Critique

Impromptu Presentations
Impromptu Techniques
Impromptu Exercise
The One Minute Preparation
Delivery
Self Critique
Group Critique

 Tools
Visual Aids
Planning for Visual Aids
Using a Whiteboard
Flipcharts

Presentation Mechanics
The Presentation Environment
Preparation
Rehearsal
Check List
Start-up Topics
Topics during Presentations
Schedules & Timing
Presentation Atmosphere
Using Hand-outs
Closing the Presentation

Formal Presentations - Case Studies
Requirements
Preparation
Personal Presentation Delivery
Self Critiques
Group Critiques

More Refinements
Effective Language
Body Language
Audience Interaction
Problem Participants
Reading the Audience
Audience Feedback
Audience Interest
Audience Understanding

Presentation Skills - Introduction


After completing this course, participants will be able to:

  • Structure and prepare for any presentation from a 3-minute impromptu speech to a full-day seminar
  • Identify the mechanics of a presentation situation and make best use of appropriate tools & equipment
  • Use more subtle techniques such as listening skills and observing body language to determine audience involvement
  • Understand and use appropriate questioning technques
  • Speak to a group with more confidence

Prerequisites:


None