Strategies for Developing Effective Presentation Skills

Strategies for Developing Effective Presentation Skills Develop your presentation skills to transform yourself from inexperienced speaker to skilled presenter! In this three-day seminar, you’ll develop your presentation skills and learn how to present your ideas with conviction, control and poise—and without fear. You’ll gain the specific presentation skills and direction you need to become comfortable with your own style. And you’ll receive expert advice on how to handle especially challenging situations. Most important, you’ll gain presentation skills by making actual presentations. How You Will Benefit Tailor your presentation to your audience Use relaxation techniques to overcome nervousness Learn how to project your voice and use pauses to dramatize your point Expertly handle difficult questions and situations Communicate with clarity and conviction Gain confidence in your presentation skills What You Will Cover Balancing Verbal and Nonverbal Messages Practice nonverbal impact skills to reduce nervousness and to engage the attention of your listeners Make your content clearer and more memorable Developing and Organizing Presentation Content Create an audience profile and set presentation parameters Condense a speech outline into notes you can speak from Preparing to Give the Presentation Learn the benefits of rehearsing, adhering to a time frame and speaking from notes Reduce stress and speaker’s anxiety Using Visual Aids and Support Materials Describe the purpose of visual aids and support materials Identify tips for effective composition of visual content and speaker aids Handling Questions from the Audience Explain the importance of the question-and-answer session Respond professionally to questions from the audience Managing the Presentation Environment Describe the advantages and disadvantages of different room setups Be able to anticipate, avoid and handle equipment problems Who Should Attend This course is recommended for everyone who needs to develop their presentation skills, speak in front of groups or sell ideas to others and has little or no presentation experience. Extras: Your presentations will be recorded for playback and review. You can track your presentation skills by seeing for yourself what comes across to an audience. It's a great way to get instant feedback and helpful recommendations. This recording is yours to keep. Extended Training Description Learning Objectives Tailor Your Presentation to Your Audience Use Relaxation Techniques to Overcome Nervousness Learn How to Project Your Voice and Use Pauses to Dramatize Your Point Expertly Handle Difficult Questions and Situations Balancing Verbal and Nonverbal Messages Explain the Need to Balance Style and Substance Identify the Importance of Nonverbal (Visual and Vocal) Messages Receive Feedback on the Nonverbal Messages You Send Practice Nonverbal Impact Skills to Reduce Nervousness and to Engage the Attention of Your Listeners Demonstrate How to Make Your Content Clearer and More Memorable by Incorporating Anecdotes, Analogies, Examples, and Quotes in Your Presentation Demonstrate How to Use Audience Participation Techniques Developing and Organizing Presentation Content Set Presentation Parameters Create an Audience Profile Tap into What You Already Know Identify What You Need to Find Out Structure Your Information Demonstrate How to Condense the Speech Outline into Notes You Can Speak From Preparing to Give the Presentation Explain the Benefits of Rehearsing, Adhering to Time Frame, and Speaking from Notes Demonstrate How to Reduce Stress and Speaker’s Anxiety Using Visual Aids and Support Materials Describe the Purpose of Visual Aids and Support Materials Distinguish among Visual Aids, Speaker’s Notes, and Audience Handouts Identify Tips for Effective Composition of Visual Content Describe the Criteria for Selection among the Many Types of Visual Aid Media Demonstrate Guidelines for Interacting with Visual Aids and Managing Handouts Handling Questions from the Audience Explain the Importance of the Question and Answer Session Demonstrate How to Respond Professionally to Questions from the Audience Managing the Presentation Environment Describe the Advantages and Disadvantages of Different Room Setups Be Able to Anticipate, Avoid, and Handle Equipment Problems Identify What Logistical Arrangements to Check Demonstrate How to Use Lecterns and Microphones Effectively   Training Course Seminar Workshop Provider Download Training Catalog 2009

Instructor Schedule August 5-7, 2009 3 days Venue Papandayan Hotel Bandung Tuition Fee  Rp. 4.800.000,-   per participant, excluding accommodation & tax. Registration Send by email -or- fax to: PT. FOCUS TRACO INDONESIA Wisma Pakuan, Jl. Pakuan 12 BOGOR – 16143 (021) 7009-9943   (0251) 2169-150 (0251) 7534-984 training@focustraco.com