Course Outline
Brief Introduction
Types of Presentations
Consulting and informational sessions
Delivery-focused presentations
Reports where slides are merely read aloud
Slide Preparation
Adapting content to fit the presentation duration
Selection scheme: Creating your own designs
Content delivery flow - moving from general to specific or vice versa
Selecting titles and the scope of content
Visualization techniques - using graphs, tables, and informative graphics
Preparing a Sales Deck
Understanding the sales slide deck
Steps to take before beginning to design a sales deck
Essential elements to include in a sales slide deck
Slide Composition
Structuring your slides
Effective use of visuals
Incorporating Data
Using charts effectively
Simplifying charts and graphs
Determining which data merits a slide
Avoiding information overload for your audience
Integrating MS Excel
Amplifying Your Message
How to effectively utilize your slide deck
Support Materials
Personal notes for the speaker
Handouts for clients
Personal Competencies of Effective Speakers
Voice modulation, diction, and non-verbal communication
Self-presentation skills
Building credibility
The Final Moments Before You Face the Audience
A 15-minute pre-concentration session
Managing stage fright ('taming the tiger')
Making a strong first impression
Establishing connection with clients
Leveraging breaks for the 'freshness effect'
Common Errors to Avoid
Avoiding unconventional approaches in sensitive areas like life insurance
Not being overly focused on minor details like nosebleeds
Distinguishing between audience boredom and a lack of specific subject matter details
Crisis Situations: The Art of Improvisation
Handling equipment failure
Correcting erroneous content on slides
Managing unforeseen circumstances like technical outages
Overview of Tools for Interactive Presentations
Creating Flash-based presentations with Prezi
Haiku Deck: A tool for interactive web and iOS presentations
Creating animated narrator videos using GoAnimate
Balsamiq: For preparing effective mockups and wireframes
PowerPoint Add-ins
Installing new plugins
PowerPointLabs
Office Timeline
Poll Everywhere
PowerMockup
Oomfo
Practice Makes Perfect
Auto-Summary techniques
Feedback from participants
Requirements
A solid understanding of PowerPoint is highly recommended.
Testimonials (4)
The energy of the trainer and how he conducted the course
Lawrence Rhein - LKQ Polska Sp. z o. o.
Course - Public Speaking 101: The Art of Mastering Self-Expression (With Social Media Relevance)
interaction and discussion with each other in different groups, together with some games.
- Netherlands Business Support Office (NBSO) Indonesia
Course - High-Impact Communication Skills
The people aspect: How important it is to try to find out what the audience is expecting and what questions they could ask. And how important my attitude towards presenting and the audience is for the success of the presentation. I think I understand now much better how to have successfull presentations and the importance of regular training/preparation.
Manuel Wymann
Course - Presenting with Confidence
Useful practical situations, great trainer and organisation