This training builds upon the first presentation skills module. It will advance participants’ basic knowledge and skills of presentation skills. This programme is for experienced presenters who want to hone and perfect their presentation skills and to further their skills in the related areas of designing captivating visuals, managing a Q&A session and managing difficult audiences.

Objectives

Upon completion of this workshop, participants will be able to;

• Build on Basic Presentation Skills
• Master the finer points of presentations including
• Getting to the point, speaking concisely
• Persuasive speaking
• Managing hostile audiences
• Dealing with difficult questions
• Presenting technical information well
• Designing captivating visuals

Target Audience

Senior Executives and Managers who present to Boards of Directors and Key Decision Makers.

Duration

Two days

Curriculum

Getting to the Point

• Using The ‘So What’ Approach to Concise Presenting
• Prioritising Information
• Application Exercise
• Videotaping and Discussions

Persuasive Structures

• See-Saw Method
• Problem Solution
• Criteria Satisfaction
• Motivated Sequence
• Application Exercises, Games
• Watching Videos of Famous Speakers
• Discussion and Reflection

Understanding Audience Types and their Needs

• Dominant
• Intellectual
• Friendly
• Subordinate
• Hostile
• Bored, Restless
• Role Play and Discussion

Presenting Technical Information

• Presenting Ideas through Graphs
• Getting the right Info Graphic
• Application Exercise and Discussions
• Watching and Critiquing a Visual Aid

Designing a Visually Arresting Visual Aid

• Using Basic and Advanced Rules of Visual Aid Design
• Application Exercise and Discussions

Managing the Question and Answer Session

• How to Answer Difficult Questions Tactfully
• How to Answer Questions When You Don’t Have the Answer
• Dealing with Audience Members Dissatisfied with Your Answer

Final Presentations and Reviews

• Review, Reflection and Discussion

Methodologies

The training sessions will be highly interactive with participants learning through experiential games and hands-on practice. The camera will be used as a training medium where participants will learning through ‘Three-Dimensional’ feedback.