In this workshop, participants will learn to deliver effective presentations by examining different types of presentations, defining outcomes, using visuals, learning body language and audience interaction, and overcoming anxiety, gaining skills for confident, engaging presentations.
Overview
Syllabus
Module 1 – What makes a good presentation?
I. Examples of different types of presentations
- Status report, product demonstration, sales pitch, team presentations
- Also in interviews, meetings, networking events, speaking with clients
II. Define your goal
- Business audience--inform, persuade, or sell
- What are your goals/desired outcomes?
III. Know your audience
- What do they already know?
- How to prepare for audience Q and A
- Adjusting your tone
Module 2 – Presenting your message
IV. Your core message
- Preparing your core message and supporting points
V. Organizing a presentation, choosing a method of communication
- Write an outline
VI. Plan visuals
- Less text, more visuals
- How to use effective visuals—show examples, why do/don’t they work?
- Visual representation of data—how to and why is it important?
Module 3 – Presenting yourself
VII. Practice presentation
- Practice speaking
- Prepare effectively
- Receive feedback
VIII. Making it interactive and engaging
- Importance of activating schemata
- Concept check questions
- Active listening tasks
IX. Non-verbal communication
- Body language, eye contact
