About This Training Course

Powerful presenters entertain, inform and persuade. Great presentations need preparation and an effective planning process ensures clear and confident communication. During the Presentation Skills Training Course you will get feedback on your presentation style and useful techniques on how to deal with nerves and unexpected situations that can arise during presentations.

Subjects Covered

This Presentation Skills Training Course covers the following subjects:

INTRODUCTION
• Learning outcomes
• Your personal objectives
• Setting the context
• What works?
• Which presentation approach to use
• Personal style
PRESENT IT!
• Video-taping your presentation (experimental activity)
• Feedback on your current presentation style
• Strengths
• Areas to develop
• Giving feedback
THE PLANNING PROCESS
• Clarifying purpose and outcomes
• Audience needs and expectations
• Choosing an approach
• Choosing and organising the subject matter
• Selecting a presentation strategy
• Opening the presentation
• The body of your presentation
• Key points
• Plan the close
• Review your plan
• Preparing a slide show
• Room and equipment setup
MAKING YOUR NERVES YOUR ALLY
• Harnessing nervous energy
• Dealing with your nerves
• How to relax any time
• Visualisation
CONNECTING WITH YOUR AUDIENCE
• Body language
• Voice
• Audience participation
• Using notes effectively
DEALING WITH THE UNEXPECTED
• Expecting the unexpected
• Handling questions
FINAL PRESENTATION AND FEEDBACK
• Video-taping your presentation (experimental activity)
• Feedback on your presentation style
• Strengths
• Areas to develop
• Giving feedback

Training Course Outcomes

At the end of this Presentation Skills Training Course participants will be able to:

• Demonstrate the principles and techniques of effective facilitation practices;
• Achieve an effective outcome using a range of facilitative processes;
• Manage contentious issues and complex situations with different audiences; and
• Demonstrate sound facilitation skills through practice and role-plays.

Prerequisites

This Presentation Skills course requires no previous experience.

Other Information

RECOMMENDED ATTENDEES: The two-day Presentation Skills Training Course offers a more in-depth look at each topic and is recommended for anyone who will be negotiating on a regular basis.

If you need further information contact Startnextweek.com.au on 1300 728 102