Just Say a Few Words |
Objective
I've been asked to speak to you. You've been asked to listen to me. If you finish before me...
...Michael Sinclair
When you
communicate with a group of people you are giving a presentation. The more important
the message, the clearer the presentation has to be.
We look at the content and structure of your presentation material. Then we
turn our attention to your presenting style.
What you say, how you say it, good gestures and bad. We help you develop presence,
confidence, and credibility.
Our course can take average and reluctant presenters and transform them into confident communicators.
PowerPoint Hints
As part of the course we include some hints on using PowerPoint. This package provides all the tools required to produce powerful presentations.
Course topics
| Presentation Skills | |
| Getting organised to communicate | Holding the audience’s attention |
| Presentation Types | Body language |
| Appearance | Eye to Eye - the five second rule |
| How to start | Inherent Interest |
| What do you want to say? | Pace |
| Composing effective text | Infectious Enthusiasm |
| Content, structure and goals | Effective listening |
| Defining and refining the product | Engaging the emotions |
| Getting your message across | Making things memorable |
| Timing and pace | Avoiding business-speak |
| Rhythm | Is the message reaching its target? |
| Breathing | Rehearsals |
| Tuning your voice | Props |
| Know your material | Visual Aids |
| Know your audience | Understanding and overcoming fear |
| Establish Rapport | Question & Answer sessions |
| Mannerisms | Dealing with interruptions |
| Identifying your presentation style | Appearing Confident, even if you are not |
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| PowerPoint Hints | |
| Use of Text | Positioning Slide Elements |
| Slide Transition Effects | Text and Graphic Effects |
| Creating Handouts | Backgrounds |
| Clip Art | Master Slides |
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| Duration 2 days | Cost £545.00 per delegate + VAT |