Presentation skills

A two-day presentation course designed to improve the quality of communication.

Purpose of this document

• Outline the “Presentation skills” course.
• Define target audience.
• Describe the style of delivery.

Who is the presentation skills course for?

The presentation skills course is designed for team leaders and managers.
These people often have to express themselves in team briefings or at meetings. It is important that they communicate clearly and confidently.
This course gives practical help to make presentations more effective.

What are the main themes?

There are four fundamental themes that underpin this presentation skills course:

1. Preparation.
2. Structure.
3. Practical tips regarding style and content.
4. Controlling emotions.
5. Is this presentation skills course theoretical or practical?
   Both. The course has strong content and is of practical value.

What is the style of delivery?

The presentation skills course is delivered with enthusiasm. I want to involve everyone both intellectually and emotionally.

The following is an outline of the presentation skills programme

Presentation skills programme - Day one “A good theory”

Day one is primarily a chance for me to put across the theory your people need to know.
It will be clear, informative and entertaining.

Presentation skills - Part One - Personal Communication Theory

• The relative importance of words, tone and body language
• Context determines the style of delivery.
• Clarity. Your most important virtue.
• Voice quality denotes the intensity of emotion.
• Body language. Use visual impact to advantage.

Presentation skills - Part two - Practical tips

• Prepare in writing or die!
• Motivate your audience.
• Structure your message.
• Know your audience.
• Slow down. Most speakers say too and talk too quickly.
• Repeat your key messages.
• Use visual aids.

Presentation skills - Part three - Practice session

• Choose your topic for presentation exercise.
• Initial thoughts and sketching ideas.

Summary and close.

Presentation skills programme Day two “Theory into practice”

The second day is delegate led. It is an opportunity to practice yesterday’s theory in a safe environment.

Introduction
Repetition of yesterdays “Key points”.

Part three (continued) Practice session

• Preparation and planning time.
• Delivery of presentations (with video).
• Informal evaluation.

Presentation skills - Part four

Review of videotapes.

• “Formal inquest” on presentations.

Feedback session:

• Positive reinforcement of good points from presentations.
• Possible improvements arising from presentations.

Presentation skills -  Part five

• Summary.
• Conclusions.
• Action plans.

Course evaluation and close.

My three desires for you in relation to this course.

1. I want the course to be valuable to you, in the sense that it presents true ideas that are immediately recognised as being relevant and practical.
2. I want the course to be inspiring, because knowing and believing an idea is not enough. A true idea must be put into action.
3. I want the course to be enjoyable, because learning should be fun and leave you feeling stronger.

Presentation skills training summary and action plan

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