Presentation Skills - Professional Workshop in Dunedin

Certificate: Course Completion Certificate

Language: English

Duration: 1 Day

Credits: 8

Refreshments: Snacks, Beverages and Lunch included in a classroom session

Course Delivery: Classroom

Offers: Group of 5 - 10 people 10% Discount, Group of 11 - 20 people 15% Discount

Course Overview:

In today’s professional world, excelling in presentation and communication skills is often seen as a given, but it’s far from the norm. Many professionals struggle with these critical skills, often developing habits that can negatively impact their effectiveness without proper guidance. This course is designed to help participants master essential presentation skills, enabling them to communicate ideas clearly and confidently, whether to inform, entertain, or persuade an audience.

Tailored to the unique needs of each participant or group, the course covers key skills such as articulation, body language, content organization, audience management, and delivery techniques. After completing this course, participants will be equipped to deliver impactful presentations with confidence and finesse.

Key Skill Areas:

• Abilities: Accurate reading, articulation, proper pronunciation, pausing, emphasis on key ideas, volume control, modulation, enthusiasm, gestures, facial expressions, visual contact, and voice quality.
• Content: Visual appeal, logical structure, clear introduction and conclusion, balanced content, appropriate use of illustrations, videos, color schemes, and effective time management.
• Preparation: Mock presentations, recording evaluations, time practice, and outline creation.
• Delivery Techniques: Conversational tone, fluent extemporaneous speaking, improvisation, and conveying conviction and respect.
• Audience Management: Personal appearance, microphone use, engaging the audience, addressing expectations, delivering takeaways, and handling questions effectively.

Learning Objectives: By the end of the course, participants will:

• Develop essential presentation skills like reading, analyzing, and organizing content.
• Learn to handle fear and stage presence.
• Utilize technology for effective presentations.
• Influence and persuade audiences with confidence.
• Understand how communication and negotiation skills enhance presentations.
• Master audience engagement through eye contact, enthusiasm, and effective body language.
• Craft clear, impactful messages with a goal-oriented approach.

Prerequisites: None

Course Materials: Participants will receive a course manual with presentation slides and reference materials.

Examination: No exam is required for this course.

Target Audience: This course is ideal for anyone interested in improving their presentation skills, including managers, team leaders, and professionals in any field.

Technical Requirements: For eBooks:

• Internet access to download the eBook.
• Laptop, tablet, smartphone, or eReader (excluding Kindle).
• Adobe DRM-supported software (e.g., Digital Editions, Bluefire Reader).
• eBook download and activation instructions.

Certification:

Upon successful completion, participants will receive a Leadflake Certificate of Completion.

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Info: ○ Welcome/Introductions

○ Purpose/Inspiration

○ Course Dynamics

○ Intake/Results/Wordweb

Info: ○ Stages Involved in Presentations

○ Coping with Fear: TED Talks Format, Fear Exercise, Panic Test

Info: ○ Stage Presence: Use of Microphone, Gestures, Voice & Volume

○ Exercises: Gestures, Pre-event Routine

○ Videos: TED Talk Highlights

Info: ○ Visual Aids: KISS (Keep It Simple & Straightforward), Effective Handouts

○ Persuasion and Influence: Positive/Negative Techniques, Open Discussion

○ Communication & Negotiation Skills: Role Plays, Budget Presentation Exercise

Info: ○ Self-assessment GAP

○ Feedback and Closing Remarks

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