High Impact Presentation Skills (2 Days)
Overview:
How often have you had to endure a presentation where the presenter just gave a lecture while you were expected to passively listen and perhaps take notes? Most people think this style does not really teach, inspire, or motivate an audience. If the only purpose of your presentation is to transfer information, you are better off distributing it in a handout/email and canceling the event.
An effective presentation aims to change the audience and get them to think or act differently. The presenter should be able to engage them with a clear, focused message, logical arguments, and compelling visuals. Add a passionate delivery that evokes emotions and your presentation is sure to impact your audience forcefully.
This two day program provides a guiding framework to teach others how to design, develop, and deliver compelling, high impact presentations. Participants will learn simple, innovative concepts they can apply throughout the design and delivery process. Additionally, participants will review how to structure presentations, research content, create impactful visuals and enhance their delivery skills.
Workshop Objectives
Research has consistently demonstrated that when clear goals are associated with learning, the learning occurs more easily and rapidly. With that in mind, let’s review our goals for today.
By the end of this workshop, you should be able to:
· Perform a needs analysis and prepare an outline
· Select presentation delivery methods
· Practice verbal and non-verbal communication skills
· Knock down nervousness
· Develop and use flip charts with color
· Create targeted PowerPoint presentations
· Utilize white boarding for reinforcement
· Describe how video and audio enhance a presentation and list criteria for determining what types to use
· Enrich the learning experience with humor, questions, and discussion.
Pre-Assignment Review
The purpose of the Pre-Assignment is to get you thinking about the presentation process.
As a pre-assignment, think about what you consider the characteristics of a successful presenter and presentation.
Target audience:
All Sales Professional and Business Professionals
Course Outline
Module One: Creating the Program
Performing a Needs Analysis
Writing the Basic Outline
Researching, Writing, and Editing
Module Two: Choosing Your Delivery Methods
Basic Methods
Advanced Methods
Basic Criteria to Consider
Module Three: erbal Communication Skills
Listening and Hearing: They Aren’t the Same Thing
Asking Questions
Communicating with Power
Module Four: Non-Verbal Communication Skills
Body Language
Gestures
The Signals You Send to Others
It’s Not What You Say, It’s How You Say It
Module Five: Overcoming Nervousness
Preparing Mentally
Physical Relaxation Techniques
Appearing Confident in Front of the Crowd
Module Six: Creating Fantastic Flip Charts
Required Tools
The Advantages of Pre-Writing
Using Colors Appropriately
Creating a Plan B
Module Seven: Creating Compelling PowerPoint Presentations
Required Tools
Tips and Tricks
Creating a Plan B
Module Eight: Wow ‘Em with the Whiteboard
Traditional and Electronic Whiteboards
Using Colors Appropriately
Creating a Plan B
Module Nine: Vibrant Videos and Amazing Audio
Required Tools
Tips and Tricks
Creating a Plan B
Module Ten: Pumping it Up a Notch
Make Them Laugh a Little
Ask Them a Question
Encouraging Discussion
Dealing with Questions
Case Study
Review Questions
The ideal group size for this course is:
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Minimum: 5 Participants (10% corporate Discount)
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Maximum: 15 Participants (10 and above participants 20% Corporate Discount)
Live Workshop: 2 Days (Recommended) or 1Day (Compact)
Course Delivery Format
Face to Face (@ Client's Premises) or Zoom