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Presentation Skills

Whether a person is a manager, accountant or team leader, presentations are a fact of working life. On a formal or informal basis, the ability to present information in a confident, clear and persuasive fashion is essential. This session helps participants to plan, prepare and present in an effective and confident manner.

Who Should Attend?

Anyone who as part of their role addresses meetings or makes presentations, both formal and informal and who needs to develop their skills in front of an audience.

Objectives

By the end of the course participants will be able to:

• Identify the purpose of the presentation and the objective it is intended to achieve
  
• Choose the key information which will put the message across concisely and clearly
  
• Structure the material logically
  
• Consider the needs of the audience
  
• Select and prepare the most appropriate visual aids
  
• Deliver the presentation with skill
  
• Maintain audience interest and encourage participation

Content

• Purpose - What do you want your presentation to achieve?
  
  • Know your audience: knowledge gaps, expectations
    
  • Planning using SMART objectives
    
  • Time versus depth and range of information
    
  • Introducing humour
    
  • Tips about rehearsing
    
  • Powerful visual aids
    
• Making a Presentation
  
  • Choosing the right approach
    
  • Using language well
    
  • Planning the environment
    
  • Stimulating audience interest and participation
    
  • Body language - how do you come across?
    
  • Handling awkward situations
    
• Presentation Techniques
  
  • Building confidence
    
  • Delivery techniques and tips
    
  • Handouts and support materials

Duration

1 day