Duration
1 Days
6 CPD hours
This course is intended for
This course is designed for individuals who may need to present information
effectively in a professional environment.
Overview
Define what makes a presentation effective. Plan presentations. Design a
presentation framework. Develop the presentation body. Create supporting
materials. Prepare for your presentation. Deliver presentations. Conduct a
question-and-answer session. Deliver group presentations and virtual
presentations.
The ability to deliver presentations is vital to achieving advancement for
yourself and for your ideas. Few skills in life will contribute to your success
as much as presentation skills. Without a dynamic and coherent presentation,
even stellar ideas can fail to convince your audience. In this course, you will
learn to organize your ideas to create coherent and convincing oral
presentations, while also utilizing available visual aids and using
public-speaking techniques to strengthen your delivery.
Private classes on this topic are available. We can address your organization?s
issues, time constraints, and save you money, too. Contact us to find out how.
Prerequisites
To ensure your success, you will need to have experience writing in a
professional context and creating presentations using Microsoft Office
PowerPoint.
1. DEFINING PRESENTATION EFFECTIVENESS
* Identify Qualities of Effective Presentations
* Evaluate Yourself as a Presenter
2. PLANNING PRESENTATIONS
* Analyze the Audience
* Establish Your Presentation\'s Objectives
3. DESIGNING THE PRESENTATION
* Create the Presentation Structure
* Organize the Presentation Body
* Write the Conclusion First
* Write the Introduction
4. DEVELOPING THE PRESENTATION BODY
* Select Evidence
* Write the Presentation Body
* Create Visuals
5. CREATING SUPPORTING MATERIALS
* Create a Slide Deck
* Create Speaker Aids
* Create Audience Handouts
6. PREPARING FOR YOUR PRESENTATION
* Rehearse the Presentation
* Plan Event Logistics
7. DELIVERING PRESENTATIONS
* Connect with Your Audience
* Present Powerfully
* Utilize a Slide Deck Effectively
8. CONDUCTING A QUESTION-AND-ANSWER SESSION
* Answer Questions
* Handle Challenging Questions
9. PRESENTING IN COMMON BUSINESS SCENARIOS
* Plan and Deliver a Virtual Presentation
* Plan and Deliver Group Presentations
10. KEY COURSE INFORMATION
* This course focuses on the skills necessary to prepare and deliver an
effective presentation; that being said, the learner will not be creating,
delivering, or designing a specific presentation from start to finish in this
course (this course only provides the foundational knowledge for doing this
work back at the office). This course consists of instructor lecture along
with course activities corresponding with the main course objectives. In
terms of the course activities, 50% will be discussion based - 25% will be in
a group-work format - and 25% will be hands-on/involve a digital tool, such
as a PowerPoint or Word file. The intent is for students leaving this course
to take the skills learned and apply them to their efforts of creating more
effective presentations upon returning to the workplace.
ADDITIONAL COURSE DETAILS:
Nexus Humans Effective Presentations (Second Edition) training program is a
workshop that presents an invigorating mix of sessions, lessons, and
masterclasses meticulously crafted to propel your learning expedition forward.
This immersive bootcamp-style experience boasts interactive lectures, hands-on
labs, and collaborative hackathons, all strategically designed to fortify
fundamental concepts.
Guided by seasoned coaches, each session offers priceless insights and practical
skills crucial for honing your expertise. Whether you're stepping into the realm
of professional skills or a seasoned professional, this comprehensive course
ensures you're equipped with the knowledge and prowess necessary for success.
While we feel this is the best course for the Effective Presentations (Second
Edition) course and one of our Top 10 we encourage you to read the course
outline to make sure it is the right content for you.
Additionally, private sessions, closed classes or dedicated events are available
both live online and at our training centres in Dublin and London, as well as at
your offices anywhere in the UK, Ireland or across EMEA.