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Effective Presentations

Many studies have found that public speaking is the number one fear amongst most people, outranking flying, snakes, insects, and even death.

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Area of Learning — Effective Presentations

About this course

Ironically, it is also one of the skills that can make or break a person’s career. Your participants will be provided a strong set of skills that will complement their current presentation skill set.

The Presentation Skills workshop will give participants some presentation skills that will make speaking in public less terrifying and more enjoyable. This workshop includes topics that participants can look forward to including: creating a compelling program, using various types of visual aids, and engaging the audience.

Note

Participants who wish to receive a Statement of Attainment can choose to complete a post course assessment. Upon successful completion of the assessment they will be eligible to receive a statement of attainment for the BSBCMM401 Make a Presentation unit of competency.

Course Outline

Module One: Getting Started

  • Workshop Objectives

Module Two: Creating the Program

  • Performing a Needs Analysis
  • Writing the Basic Outline
  • Researching, Writing, and Editing
  • Module Two: Case Study
  • Module Two: Review Questions

Module Three: Choosing Your Delivery Methods

  • Basic Methods
  • Advanced Methods
  • Basic Criteria to Consider
  • Module Three: Case Study
  • Module Three: Review Questions

Module Four: Verbal Communication Skills

  • Listening and Hearing: They Aren’t the Same Thing
  • Asking Questions
  • Communicating with Power
  • Module Four: Case Study
  • Module Four: Review Questions

Module Five: Non-Verbal Communication Skills

  • Body Language
  • Gestures
  • The Signals You Send to Others
  • It’s Not What You Say, It’s How You Say It
  • Module Five: Case Study
  • Module Five: Review Questions

Module Six: Overcoming Nervousness

  • Preparing Mentally
  • Physical Relaxation Techniques
  • Appearing Confident in Front of the Crowd
  • Module Six: Case Study
  • Module Six: Review Questions

Module Seven: Creating Fantastic Flip Charts

  • Required Tools
  • The Advantages of Pre-Writing
  • Using Colors Appropriately
  • Creating a Plan B
  • Module Seven: Case Study
  • Module Seven: Review Questions

Module Eight: Creating Compelling PowerPoint Presentations

  • Required Tools
  • Tips and Tricks
  • Creating a Plan B
  • Module Eight: Case Study
  • Module Eight: Review Questions

Module Nine: Wow ‘Em with the Whiteboard

  • Traditional and Electronic Whiteboards
  • Using Colors Appropriately
  • Creating a Plan B
  • Module Nine: Case Study
  • Module Nine: Review Questions

Module Ten: Vibrant Videos and Amazing Audio

  • Required Tools
  • Tips and Tricks
  • Creating a Plan B
  • Module Ten: Case Study
  • Module Ten: Review Questions

Module Eleven: Pumping it Up a Notch

  • Make Them Laugh a Little
  • Ask Them a Question
  • Encouraging Discussion
  • Dealing with Questions
  • Module Eleven: Case Study
  • Module Eleven: Review Questions

Module Twelve: Wrapping Up

  • Words from the Wise

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Learning Outcomes

  • Perform a needs analysis and prepare an outline
  • Select presentation delivery methods
  • Practice verbal and non-verbal communication skills
  • Knock down nervousness
  • Develop and use flip charts with color
  • Create targeted PowerPoint presentations
  • Utilise white boarding for reinforcement
  • Describe how video and audio enhance a presentation and list criteria for determining what types to use
  • Enrich the learning experience with humor, questions, and discussion

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