Presentation Skills

Course Overview:

To be able to make a relaxed, well run presentation which keeps the audiences attention is only possible through planning, preparation and rehearsal. We will take you through these skills in a lively and highly practical way. Each delegate will be asked to prepare and deliver a short presentation.

Course Objectives:

• Learnt how to structure an effective presentation
• Established the need for planning and preparation
• Practised essential communication skill
• Designed, reviewed  and delivered a presentation
• Received feedback on their presentation
• Planned a personal plan of action

Course Content:

• Course introduction
• What is an effective presentation?
• Your image physically and vocally
• Non verbal communication
• Body language
• Preparation and planning is the key
• Objective setting
• Knowing your audience
• Planning your presentation
• Presentation aids
• Tele conferencing
• Assertiveness
• What is assertiveness?
• Behaviour, handling passive and aggressive behaviour
• Skills practice with feedback
• Interaction
• Questioning skills
• Dealing with a difficult audience
• Skills practice with feedback
• Personal development plan

Duration

One Day

Testimonials:

‘From beginning to end, our presentation skills workshop was full of insights, hints, tips, and advice - not forgetting the laughter! The course was delivered in a friendly, no-pressure style which made the team very comfortable in presenting, critiquing, and contributing. Sally was extremely supportive to all staff with varying levels of presentation skills and objectives for the day. We listened, we learned and we applied our new skills and knowledge to a presentation a couple of weeks later and are over the moon to report that we won the pitch - following a strongly structured presentation, well-rehearsed content, and most importantly confidence. Thank you Sally and WS Training.’ Chloe Keith, Toolbox Marketing