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Overview:
This programme will make presenting fun , and
something you look forward to doing. Along the way you will learn the
strategies, tools and techniques of first class presenters.
Participants get a number of opportunities to make
presentations, to work with audience questions and responses, and to get
constructive feedback. (If requested we will include the use of video taping
for personal review).
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Who will benefit:
Anyone relatively new to
business presenting or those who wish to build on their existing
presentation skills.
Objectives:
By the
end of this course you will be able to:
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Learnt how to
structure and tailor presentations for specific audiences |
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Learnt how to reduce
their nerves and start to enjoy presenting.
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Explored the uses
and abuses of visual aids e.g. lap tops, flip charts etc. |
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Reviewed experienced
presenters “tricks of the trade”. |
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Discovered the
benefits of tracking body language signals. |
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Learnt how to handle
questions from the audience. |
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Practiced presenting
to their fellow participants and received quality feedback.
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In total, to deliver
effective and engaging presentations |
Content:
(We
customise and structure
the content to your organisation's specific needs)
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Exploring participant
beliefs and fears about “presenting”
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What kind of presenter
do you aspire to be?
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Common questions about
presenting: -
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Using visual aids
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How many slides?
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Should I use notes?
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Do I sit or stand?
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What do I do with my
hands?
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When do I take
questions?
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Practice sessions - with
varying audience behaviours.
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“Time outs” – used to
freeze the action and take the learning
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Feedback on
presentations
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Listing practice areas
for next presentation
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Thinking about your
audience needs.
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Structuring your
presentation
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Assessing the “formality
level”
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Impact openings
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Managing your voice
quality
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Reading audience body
language
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Asking questions
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Dealing with questions
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Building rapport
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Engaging your audience
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Spatial marking
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Summarizing
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Effective closes
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Getting into a good
"personal state" to deliver your presentation.
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Listing practice areas
for presentations after the course
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Collective review of key
learning points
 Top
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Presentation Skills
"The single most
important thing to know about presenting is that the audience is rarely
aware of your nerves"
More
Information: If you want to know more
about this course or its suitability for you or a colleague, call us on
020 8374 3985 and speak informally to one of our course leaders,
or email:
info@shiftingminds.com
Training Style:
Interactive, enjoyable and thought provoking. The workshop uses inputs
from the course leader, group and individual exercises, presentations with
audiences becoming more challenging as the course progresses. |
