Series Six: How to Present with impact and influence
The formula to success is not necessarily all competence. The formula is part competence and the rest is the ability to articulate that competence. Presentation skills complement professional skills. How well they are done can have a major impact on the success of the organisation and the professional's career. Most people spend years developing knowledge and skills, yet spend almost no effort studying how to communicate them.
This practical seminar ensures that the participant will be able to use his or her skills and knowledge, which combined with presentation techniques, will persuade people to their point of view and develop sensitivity as to what turns listeners on and off.
Course details:
1. Organisation phase: Answer basic questions such as: What do I want to achieve? Who will be in the audience (Individuals or groups)? What are their interests? What do they need to hear and what benefits will solve their issues?
* Analyse needs and expectations of audience.
* Knowledge of subject - what you know and what the audience needs to know
* Plan your approach - Determine the main purpose and supporting facts
2. Develop the framework, to identify the purpose and the key main points that will achieve the desired outcome.
* Opening to motivate listening - look how to hook your audience
* Body to reinforce message - use the 3 step "Structure Working Model"
* This is where the material will back up, illustrate and clarify the points put forward in the opening.
* Conclude with conviction - achieve your purpose
3. Delivery. It is now time to deliver the product. This involves 3 primary areas - non-verbal communication, including appearance, use of language and vocal capability and a clear concise, purposeful structure.
* You are on stage
* Use your confidence and personality - Gestures, vocal variety, body language
* Powerful, positive, talking - simple clear concise language
4. How to Create and Use Visual Aids - Reasons why to use visual aids, when to use them, planning the design, message, and use of text. The visual aid is designed to reinforce a message already given by you the presenter!
* Design visual aids that enforce and reinforce your purpose
* Visual aids assist in delivering the message
* You are the presentation!
On completion the participants will be able to:
1. Learn how to channel nervous energy and how to appear calm
2. Use in-depth planning techniques for a logical well-structured flow
3. Structure a "Working Model" for basic speech preparation
4. Decide on a clear cut purpose
5. Select the appropriate type of speech and customise
6. Design visuals aids to help achieve your purpose
7. Deliver a presentation with personal style and passion
8. Capture your audience by addressing their needs
9. Learn to play the role of a member of the audience
10. Present a well-groomed, sophisticated image of yourself and your product
