PRESENTATION AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Have the Confidence to Deliver Effective Presentations!
The aim of the course is to give delegates a structured framework and the right skill set that will give them the confidence and security to deliver effective presentations that convince and compel their audience. A highly practical course with opportunities to practice new skills in a safe and friendly environment.
Audience:
Managers, Team Leaders, Marketers, Networkers, Business Developers, Facilitators.
Outcomes:
- Prepare presentations
- Select and use the right visual aids
- Manage nerves and anxiety
- Use your voice: projection, intonation, emphasis and pacing
- Non-verbal communication and impression management
- Structure and signpost a presentation
- Demonstrate passion and enthusiasm
- Methods for highlighting and emphasising key messages
- Practical techniques to interpret and engage your audience
Focus Areas:
- Present with confidence and build credibility
- Recognise the need for adrenalin and use of techniques to harness nervousness
- Formulate a “SMART” communication objective
- Identify the audience or client needs and desired response
- Prepare and plan for presentations (incl. material, visual aids, etc.)
- Formulate and structure the content of an informative presentation
- Practice appropriate use of body language and vocal quality
- Strategise “content flow” of a presentation
- Gain the audience’s acceptance, approval and build rapport
- Manage and deal with audience questions (and possible hostility)
- Summarise and conclude