The target group this course is anyone who needs, or will have the need to sell their ideas to other people.
It can be extended to two days with more emphasis being placed on Powerpoint Skills.
The aims of the workshop are:
- to make people aware of their ability to interest, entertain and motivate others.
- to develop presentation and other communication skills at many levels.
- to boost confidence in self and others.
- to practice the skills needed to present to a large audience or a small group.
- to have an enjoyable course.
It is anticipated that participants will already have the knowledge and know what they want to put over.
Each programme is tailor made to fit the needs of the specific group.
Possible Programme
Short breaks will be taken as required.
08.30 Arrivals: Students arrive, form small groups of twos and threes and prepare to work.
08.45 Welcome and introductions What are presentations skills and why should we develop them?
= Why am I here = an informal 20 second presentation
Important learning techniques for presenters
Speaking clearly
The room and take-up plus space/situation awareness
Shy Presenters and making your natural shyness work for you.
Timing – the presentation and the pauses too.
Body language – yours and theirs
Talking to the Press: Saying the right thing and giving the camera what it wants too.
= One minute news report = prepared and presented in small groups
Audience awareness, different styles for different groups – summing up the group and what they want from you.
Tricks and techniques – making people want to listen
Talking with and without notes and giving long presentations without them
Using Powerpoint or other slides.
Repeating, summarising and cutting to a summary
Brief for a more formal presentation
TLC – Preparing and rehearsing your presentation – in pairs and on your own.
= Your Presentation!!! =
Engaging with the audience and dealing with trouble makers – nicely!
Taking questions
Sending them away
16.15 What have I learnt today? A positive Record of Achievement (certificated) is completed
Motivating Conclusion
17.00 End of Workshop
The organisers reserve the right to modify the programme as necessary
Other motivational, presentation and photographic training courses are available from scott@h4urd.co.uk
Scott Hurd – Training and Motivational Services cc scott@h4urd.co.uk