Introduction
Giving a presentation in front of senior management can be a very nerve-wracking experience. Presentation skill if sharpened helps one get noticed, impress seniors and gain visibility. The ability to craft and deliver a presentation that is simple, insightful, and engaging makes it memorable ! Even if one is not a natural, one should take every presentation as an opportunity to improve and get more comfortable
Presentation Content:
- Preparation
- Goal and Audience
- Performing a needs analysis
- Writing the basic outline
- How to OPEN and CLOSE
- Researching, writing and editing
- Structuring the Content
- Enriching the Content
Overcoming Nervousness
- Preparing mentally
- Relaxation techniques
- Visualisation techniques
- Appearing confident in front of the crowd
Presentation by participants
Non-Verbal Communication Skills
- Expression and Body language
- The signals you send to others
- It’s not WHAT you say, It’s HOW you say it
Slide Presentation
- Why Use Slides?
- Handouts vs. Slides
- The Perfect Slide Show
- Revising Your Presentation
- How to Use Data and Visuals
- Virtual Presentation
- How to be Persuasive
- How to be Convincing
Delivery
- Vocal – Voice and Pace
- Verbal – Language
- Building Interaction
- Handling Questions
- Using Tools / Props
Pumping it up a Notch
- Make them laugh a little
- Ask them a question
- Encouraging discussion
- Dealing with questions