2 days

Programme outline

This programme offers an increase in participants understanding of the power of the presenter and of their own ability to present powerfully. They will learn to enjoy the challenge and experience of presenting to a live audience. The programme helps participants decide whether or not to work with PowerPoint and to rely on their own resources.

Who should attend?

Those who have already attended a basic presentation training course. Participants should have some experience of live presenting and be committed to improving their performance on the public platform. They should also be interested in exploring their own creativity and be open to new ideas.

Pre-course

Personal objectives should be identified before attending the programme.

Learning method

The programme is flexible and designed to be adapted to the requirements of the participants, who should have their own objectives. 

Programme content

Session 1 - introduction

• Objectives for the course
• Identifying specific areas we want to address during the course

Session 2 - live on camera

• Participants' personal introductions to camera
• Debrief and discuss

Session 3 - what do they know?

• Recap on the "nuts and bolts" of preparing a presentation - research & structure
• Getting your message across - making it memorable
• Use of mind maps and cue cards
• Recap on the skills and techniques of presenting
• Giving constructive feedback

Session 4 - bring out the old

• Each participant delivers a short presentation they already know, recorded on camera
• Replay and review

Session 5 - performance and rapport

• How to achieve the maximum effect

Session 6 - reading from scripts and autocue

• Managing PowerPoint

Session 7 - improvised piece to camera

• Replay and review

Session 8 - relaxation and breathing exercises

• Voice projection

Session 9 - preparation time and final presentations

• Feedback and analysis

Session 10 - review of course

• Action plans