Presentation Skills

Course Overview

1 - Getting Started

• Icebreaker
• Housekeeping Items
• The Parking Lot
• Workshop Objectives

2 - Creating the Program

• Performing a Needs Analysis
• Writing the Basic Outline
• Researching, Writing, and Editing

3 - Choosing Your Delivery Methods

• Basic Methods
• Advanced Methods
• Basic Criteria to Consider

4 - Verbal Communication Skills

• Listening and Hearing: They Aren’t the Same Thing
• Asking Questions
• Communicating with Power

5 - Non-Verbal Communication Skills

• Body Language
• It’s Not What You Say, It’s How You Say It

6 - Overcoming Nervousness

• Preparing Mentally
• Physical Relaxation Techniques

7 - Creating Fantastic Flip Charts

• Required Tools
• The Advantages of Pre-Writing
• Using Colors Appropriately
• Creating a Plan B

8 - Creating Compelling PowerPoint Presentations

• Required Tools
• Tips and Tricks
• Creating a Plan B

9 - Wow ‘Em with the Whiteboard

• Traditional and Electronic Whiteboards
• Required Tools
• Using Colors Appropriately
• Creating a Plan B

10 - Vibrant Videos and Amazing Audio

• Required Tools
• Tips and Tricks
• Creating a Plan B

11 - Pumping it Up a Notch

• Make Them Laugh a Little
• Encouraging Discussion
• Dealing with Questions

12 - Wrapping Up

• Words from the Wise
• Review of Parking Lot
• Lessons Learned
• Completion of Action Plans and Evaluations