Presentation Skills Part 1

Course No: PD105

Introduction

You are not alone if the thought of speaking in public scares you. Giving a presentation is worrying for many people. Presenting or speaking to an audience regularly tops the list in surveys of people's top fears - more than heights, flying or dying.

Put another way, to quote the popularly used saying (which features in many presentations about giving presentations and public speaking), "Most people would prefer to be lying in the casket rather than giving the eulogy."

Presentations skills and public speaking skills are very useful in many aspects of work and life. Effective presentations and public speaking skills are important in business, sales, training, teaching, lecturing and generally entertaining an audience. Developing the confidence and capability to give good presentations, and to stand up in front of an audience and speak well, are also extremely helpful competencies for self-development too.

Presentations and public speaking skills are not limited to certain special people - anyone can give a good presentation, or perform public speaking to a professional and impressive standard. Like most things, it simply takes a little preparation and practice.

"There is nothing wrong with stomach butterflies! You just have to get them to fly in formation!" Anon

Objective

Typical learning objectives:

Identify the target audience
Identify and communicate your key message
Hook the audience (get their attention and hold their interest)
Prepare visual aids that are clear, effective and related to the topic
Use visual aids for maximum impact
Create visual content that communicates and reinforces your message
Deliver your presentation (posture, body language and vocal variety)
Overcome nerves and build your confidence
Set the scene (venue, room layout, lighting and sound)

At the end of this session you will prepare and present a 60-second presentation, and receive feedback and constructive comment on your work.

"Only the prepared speaker deserves to be confident." - Dale Carnegie

Investment

65.00

Course Dates

Date	Duration	Venue	Online Booking
19/10/2010	9:30 - 13:00	PicassHR's Offices

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