Presentation Skills

One of the things about giving a presentation is that it is not so much the delivery of it that counts, but rather the reception of it. The whole design, delivery and content of the presentation must therefore be geared not just to the needs of the speaker, but more importantly, to the needs of the audience.

Whether you are presenting a training session to staff, delivering a project progress report to senior management, or attempting to persuade a client group about the merits of your product - whatever the nature of your presentation objectives, there are proven techniques that you can learn that can increase your chances of success.

This 1 day workshop will provide a firm basis for participants to plan and deliver their presentations with greater confidence, impact and sparkle. The course size is restricted to just 8 participants, to allow scope for more intensive individual skills practice and coaching.

Course content includes .......

• Thorough preparation .... logistical considerations
• Define your outcomes : inform, persuade or activate
• How to structure your content & material
• The importance of a strong opening & close
• Adding some pizzazz to your delivery
• The design and use of visual aids in your delivery
• Responding to difficult questions
• Managing your anxiety .... before, during & after
• Dealing with awkward situations you might face