Course Outline
Introduction
Types of Presentations
Consulting and informational sessions
Delivery-focused presentations
Report-style presentations involving reading slides verbatim
Slide Preparation
Aligning content with the presentation duration
Selecting a structure and designing custom layouts
Structuring content flow - from general concepts to specifics, or vice versa
Choosing titles and defining the scope of content
Visualization techniques - utilizing graphs, tables, and informative graphics
Developing a Sales Deck
Understanding the sales slide deck
Pre-design preparation steps
Key elements to include in a sales deck
Slide Composition
Organizing slide structure
Leveraging visual elements
Integrating Data
Using charts effectively
Simplifying complex charts and graphs
Determining which data points warrant a dedicated slide
Avoiding information overload for the audience
Integrating with MS Excel
Amplifying Your Message
Strategies for utilizing your slide deck during the presentation
Support Materials
Personal speaker notes
Handouts for clients or attendees
Core Competencies of Effective Speakers
Voice projection, diction, and non-verbal communication
Personal branding and self-presentation
Building credibility and trust
The Final Moments Before Speaking
The last 15 minutes of mental preparation
Managing stage fright and anxiety
Creating a strong first impression
Establishing rapport with the audience
Maximizing the impact of breaks and the "freshness effect"
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Inappropriate humor or content choices
Over-preparation of physical props or distractions
Balancing engagement with sufficient subject matter detail
Handling Crisis Situations and Improvisation
Dealing with technical equipment failures
Correcting erroneous content on slides
Adapting to unforeseen circumstances and disruptions
Overview of Tools for Interactive Presentations
Creating Flash-based presentations with Prezi
Haiku Deck: A tool for web and iOS-based interactive presentations
Creating animated narrator videos with GoAnimate
Balsamiq: Designing effective mockups and wireframes
PowerPoint Add-ins
Installing new plugins
PowerPointLabs
Office Timeline
Poll Everywhere
PowerMockup
Oomfo
Practice and Feedback
Utilizing auto-summarization features
Receiving feedback from peers and 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