Programme outline
This is a practical and enjoyable programme designed to give you the confidence and skills to deliver high-impact presentations that will be understood and valued by your audience. The programme covers all aspects of presentations from preparation and rehearsal to the development of high-impact presentations.

Who should attend?
Anyone who has to speak in front of groups of people.  

Pre-course
Participants will be asked to prepare a presentation prior to the programme  

Learning method
The programme is both participative and practical and is limited to 6 participants to allow for intensive tutor support and personal help. Each participant will make presentations throughout the two days and receive feedback from fellow participants and our highly skilled consultant. CCTV will be used for presentations.

Course content

• What is effective communication?
• Barriers to effective communication

• Preparing a preparation - research and analysis
• Mind maps - group presentation

• Structuring a presentation
• Cue cards
• Preparation time

• Presentation and feedback
• Action points

• Key learning points

• "Secrets of Success in Presentations" - group work
• Verbal and non-verbal communication

• When to use PowerPoint/visual aids
• Content of slides
• Techniques to use when using visual aids

• Posture
• Voice and breathing exercises

• Timing and pacing
• Techniques to control nerves
• Positive attitude

• The place of questions in a presentation
• How to set up a question session and respond to questions
• Handling awkward questions

• Presentation and feedback
• Action points

• Participants identify the action they will take immediately as a result of the workshop.