Presentation Effectiveness for Senior Executives
Course Duration: One Day
Target Audience:
Aimed at senior executives who want to refine their presentation skills
Course Objectives:
Develop skills required to make presentations in various situations Be able to undertake effective planning and preparation for presentations Be capable of handling appropriate visual aids, equipment, and material Develop understanding of effective presentation delivery techniques Undertake practice of delivery techniques with feedback and discussion
Course Outline:
Introduction, Objectives and Expectations
Key Factors for Effective Presentation
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Objectives and purpose of presentations
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Main presentation methodologies
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Identification of presentation formats required by participants
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Written presentations – email, text, and letters
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Face to face – formal and informal
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Telephone – calls and conference calls
Planning and Preparing Presentations
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Setting clear objectives and required outcomes
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Identifying audiences and their expectations
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Determining key messages
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Use of notes and prompts in all situations
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Preparing content of presentation and methods of representation
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Most effective format and sequencing for presentation
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Use of visual aids and their application
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Question and answer session to address specific participant issues
Delivering Presentations
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Dos and don'ts of good presentation technique
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Managing stress and nerves prior to and during presentations
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Managing body language in face-to-face situations
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Importance of tone of voice, pace, projection, and timing in telephone and/or conferencing situations
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Handling interaction with audiences Questions and answers
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Dealing with difficult issues and questions
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How to close out presentations
Practice Delivery
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Content relevant to participants’ presentation scenarios with analysis and discussion
Programme Review and Evaluation
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Use will be made of practical exercises with analysis and discussion