About This Training Course

Most managers frequently face situations where they need to make presentations to groups. To make an effective presentation and hold the attention of the audience, presenters need to be able to control their nerves, develop rapport quickly and engage the audience.

Subjects Covered

This Developing Effective Presentations Training Course will cover the following topics:

1. What is a Presentation
• Aims and Goals
• Understanding types of Message
• What Works … What doesn't

2. Communication
• Confidence
• Speaking Characteristics
• Self Disclosure
• Trust
• First Impressions

• 4 Rules of Communication
• Overcoming Anxiety

3. Planning
• Purpose
• Audience
• Format
• Evidence
• Organisation

4. Audience Needs and Expectations
• Learning Preferences
• Knowledge and Experience
• Approach
• Preparation

5. Presentation Structure
• Opening
• Body
• Closing
• Transitions and Key Points
• How much Material

6. Review & Practice
• Review the Plan
• Practice makes Perfect
• How much Practice
• Practice pitfalls
• Using notes

7. Visual Aids
• Designing Visual aids
• Make it BIG
• Keep it Simple
• Make it CLEAR
• Be Consistent
• Be Progressive

8. Presentation
• Room and Equipment
• Connecting with the Audience
• Body Language
• Audience Participation

9. Handling Questions
• Open and Closed Questions
• Effective Listening techniques

Training Course Outcomes

At the end of this Developing Effective Presentations Training Course it will help you to discover how you can be confident and in control of both your presentation and your audience. The focus is primarily on the presenter and effective delivery and so more time is spent on creating a positive impact by projecting a confident and engaging presence

Prerequisites

There are no particular requirements for this Developing Effective Presentations Training Course.

Other Information

It is suitable for those with little experience and those wishing to improve their presentation skills and to make presenting a more enjoyable and satisfying experience.

If you need further information contact Startnextweek.com.au on 1300 728 102