Course Outline
Brief Introduction
Types of Presentations
Consulting and informational styles
Presentations designed for delivery
Reporting techniques beyond simply reading slides
Slide Preparation
Tailoring content to fit the presentation duration
Selecting schemes and creating custom designs
Structuring content flow, either from general to specific or vice versa
Choosing effective titles and balancing content scope
Data visualization using graphs, tables, and informative illustrations
Preparing a Sales Deck
Structuring the sales slide deck
Essential steps to take before designing a slide deck
Key elements to include in a sales slide deck
Slide composition strategies
Organizing slide structure effectively
Utilizing visuals strategically
Integrating data insights
Implementing effective use of charts
Simplifying complex charts and graphs
Identifying which data points warrant a dedicated slide
Avoiding information overload for your audience
Connecting data from MS Excel
Amplifying your core message
Leveraging your slide deck for maximum impact
Support Materials
Creating personal speaker notes
Designing handouts for customers
Personal Competencies of Effective Speakers
Voice control, diction, and non-verbal communication
Techniques for self-presentation
Building credibility and trust
Zero Hour: Managing the Moment Before Speaking
Focusing during the final 15 minutes before starting
Overcoming stage fright and managing anxiety
Crafting a strong first impression
Establishing connection with your audience
Utilizing breaks to maintain energy and freshness
Common Avoidable Errors
Unconventional or confusing presentation styles
Overly serious or inappropriate tone
Balancing boredom with a lack of specific details
Crisis Situations: The Art of Improvisation
Handling equipment failures
Correcting erroneous content on slides
Dealing with unforeseen circumstances or interruptions
Overview of Tools for Interactive Presentations
Creating dynamic presentations using Prezi
Using Haiku Deck for interactive Web and iOS-based presentations
Producing animated narrator videos with GoAnimate
Preparing effective mockups and wireframes with Balsamiq
Exploring PowerPoint Add-ins
Installing and utilizing new plugins
PowerPointLabs resources
Office Timeline for visual scheduling
Poll Everywhere for audience engagement
PowerMockup for design prototypes
Oomfo for presentation design assistance
Practice Makes Perfect
Utilizing AutoSummarize for efficiency
Incorporating feedback from participants for improvement
Requirements
A solid understanding of PowerPoint is strongly recommended.
Testimonials (4)
The energy of the trainer and how he conducted the course
Lawrence Rhein - LKQ Polska Sp. z o. o.
Course - Public Speaking 101: The Art of Mastering Self-Expression (With Social Media Relevance)
interaction and discussion with each other in different groups, together with some games.
- Netherlands Business Support Office (NBSO) Indonesia
Course - High-Impact Communication Skills
The people aspect: How important it is to try to find out what the audience is expecting and what questions they could ask. And how important my attitude towards presenting and the audience is for the success of the presentation. I think I understand now much better how to have successfull presentations and the importance of regular training/preparation.
Manuel Wymann
Course - Presenting with Confidence
Useful practical situations, great trainer and organisation