Course Description
Many studies have found that public speaking is the number one fear?for most?people;?outranking flying, snakes, insects, and even death. Ironically, it is also one of the skills that can make or break a person’s career. Your participants will be provided?with a?set of skills that will complement their current presentation skill set.?The?Presentation Skills?workshop will give participants some presentation skills that will make speaking in public less terrifying and more enjoyable. This workshop includes topics that participants can look forward to creating a compelling program, using various types of visual aids, and engaging the audience.?
By the end of this workshop, you should be able to:??
Perform a?needs analysis?and prepare an outline??
Select presentation delivery methods??
Practice verbal and non-verbal communication skills??
Overcoming?nervousness??
Develop and use flip charts with?color??
Create targeted PowerPoint presentations??
Utilize?white boarding?for reinforcement??
Describe how video and audio enhance?a presentation?and list criteria for determining what types to use??
Enrich the learning experience with humor, questions, and discussion.??
Agenda
Course?Core Competencies:?
Module 1:?Creating the Program?
Topic A:?Performing a Needs Analysis?
Topic B:?Writing the Basic Outline?
Topic C:?Structuring the Information?
Topic D:?Researching, Writing, and Editing?
Topic E:?Presentation – Basic Outline?
Module?2:?Choosing Your Delivery Methods?
Topic A:?Basic Methods?
Topic B:?Advanced Methods?
Topic C:?Basic Criteria to Consider?
Module?3:?Verbal Communication Skills?
Topic A:?Listening and Hearing: They Aren’t the Same Thing?
Topic B:?Asking Questions?
Topic C:?Communicating with Power
Module 4: Non-Verbal Communication Skills
Topic A: Body Language
Topic B: Gestures
Topic C: The Signals You Send to Others
Topic D: It’s Not What You Say, It’s How You Say It
Module 5: Overcoming Nervousness
Topic A: Preparing Mentally
Topic B: Physical Relaxation Techniques
Topic C: Appearing Confident in Front of the Crowd
Module 6: Creating Fantastic Flip Charts
Topic A: Required Tools
Topic B: The Advantages of Pre-Writing
Topic C: Using Colors Appropriately
Topic D: Creating a Plan B
Module 7: Creating Compelling PowerPoint Presentations
Topic A: Required Tools
Topic B: Tips and Tricks
Topic C: Creating a Plan B
Module 8: Wow ‘Em with the Whiteboard
Topic A: Traditional and Electronic Whiteboards
Topic B: Using Colors Appropriately
Topic C: Creating a Plan B
Module 9: Vibrant Videos and Amazing Audio
Topic A: Required Tools
Topic B: Tips and Tricks
Topic C: Creating a Plan B
Module 10: Pumping it Up a Notch
Topic A: Make Them Laugh a Little
Topic B: Ask Them a Question
Topic C: Encouraging Discussion
Topic D: Dealing with Questions