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Duration 21 hours
Course Outline
Core Presentation Skills
- Delivery of a pre-prepared presentation on a subject of the participant’s choice, relevant to their professional role.
Note: The duration of each participant presentation will vary based on the course length and group size. A cohort of eight is considered optimal
- Comprehensive individual and group feedback
Designing Your Presentation
- Essential questions for the presenter to address in advance
- Why me? Establishing credibility
- Logistics: what, where, when, how – and for how long?
- How these answers influence the overall architecture of the presentation
- Organizing the content:
- Research – mastering the subject matter
- Sequencing the material logically
- Creating and utilizing complementary visual supports
Readiness of the Presenter
- The three fundamental communication tools of a presenter:
- Verbal – choosing precise words while avoiding slang and jargon
- Vocal – refining tone and sound to eliminate distracting verbal habits and poor pacing
- Visual – managing appearance: attire, body language, and stage presence
- Rehearsing the presentation – and seeking candid feedback from a trusted source
- Strategies for managing performance nerves
Optimizing the Environment
- Room configurations – and the implicit messages they send to the audience
- Leveraging the physical space to elevate the presentation experience
Refining Presentation Skills
- Delivery of a second presentation (following adequate preparation time).
Note: This may be the same presentation as in Module 1, refined based on the detailed feedback received
- Comprehensive individual and group feedback
Advanced Practice Session
- If the schedule allows: delivery of an additional presentation (after suitable preparation time)
- Comprehensive individual and group feedback
Requirements
No prior requirements
Testimonials (1)
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.