Improving Presentation Skills - 1 Day Workshop (WS5524)

Monday, 10th September 2012, Leeds City Centre

Overview

Virtually all of us at some stage in our careers (or indeed, in our private life) have to stand up and present and yet very few of us any good at it. The level of presenting is generally so poor that it has spawned the modern phrase: ‘Death by PowerPoint’. Few people know how to present well to generate audience reaction and interaction.

A successful presentation is one that wins people; it is one after which they say or think:

• "That was - clear, interesting, informative, enjoyable, inspiring"
• "He/she was - knowledgeable, confident, prepared, at ease ...a natural!"
• "I am - glad I came, ready to buy, persuaded, excited by what I heard"

Most people are so frightened of the prospect of presenting that one survey’s participants put presenting right at the top of what they feared most, way ahead of snakes, flying, spiders and even death!

But it is also fact that as you progress up the career ladder then the art of presenting becomes more and more important and integral to your job: presenting to staff, visitors, suppliers, customers, your team, etc…

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Aims and Objectives

To enable all-levels of delegates to leave the programme knowing how to successfully create a presentation and present it so they will feel confident enough to generate positive reaction and interaction from their audiences.

The Process Involves:

Awareness                  

• Where are we now?
• What's hindering our presentation style?
• Where would we like to be by the end of the course?

Understanding

• Our attitudes
• The audience's attitudes
• Techniques of presentation
• How to maintain interest and involvement even with complex technical messages
• How to structure and organise a presentation

Practice

• Regular practice and coaching using delegates' own DVDs

Confidence

• That comes from awareness, practice, understanding and coaching

Content

The workshop will cover the following topics:

• Basic Presentation Skills messages
• First Principles - Body Language
• Pace
• Eye Contact
• Structuring a Presentation
• Five Minute Presentation – filmed and coached

Delegate Feedback

"This training was excellent, the trainer not only delivered a great session, he modelled excellent practice throughout the day. This is definitely training that I will talk about for a long long time"
Tutor & Quality Co-ordinator - London Borough of Camden

"I have found this day "inspirational"- thank you!"
Head of Apprenticeship, Academy & Enterprise, FE College

"I can share the very considerable benefits of the day with senior colleagues.  It has been extremely worthwhile - thank you"
Director of Faculty, Bilborough College

"Thank you - Presentations terrified me previously - I feel now I have some useful tools to build my confidence further"
Service Development Manager, Direct Services

"Best course I have been on in a long time"
Area Catering Manager, Direct Services

"Great presenter - awesome man!"
Progress Review Manager, National Farrier Training Agency

"Absolutely excellent training, would recommend this trainer to everyone"
Community Development Manager, London Borough of Camden

Who Should Attend?

One day basic skills workshop for people who want the knowledge, confidence and skills to be able to step in front of an audience and present well.

If you have to deliver training, team briefings, talk to staff and teams, lead sales pitches, deliver at conference, be in front of an audience and/or you simply want to feel a great deal more confident about presenting then this is the course for you.

 

Programme

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Facilitator

Our trainer has an extensive and varied work experience beginning with British Rail, followed by banking, retail management, training, and after a degree at Warwick University, senior manager in the field of education and industry consultancy.

Prior to setting up as a consultant our trainer held, for 3 years, the position of a Senior Programme Director within one of the leading International Learning Consultancies. His post consisted of selling, designing and presenting programmes in the fields of; quality; customer care; leadership, and presentation skills. Which lead to the company winning ‘Best Presentation Skills Course’ in the country.

His highly engaging approach to training has evoked numerous exemplary testimonials from a diverse range of delegates from small and medium businesses, to public sector organisations, to leading global enterprises.

Venue and Travel

Venue details and travel information will be included in your confirmation email. If the venue has not been confirmed at the time of booking, then the information will be emailed to you closer to the event.

Booking & Confirmation

Bookings will only be accepted on receipt of full payment PRIOR to the event via cheque, BACS or credit card.  Cheques to be made payable to ‘National Training Resources Limited’.

All reservations will be confirmed by email within two days of receipt of your completed booking form and payment in full and will include venue details and times.

Please direct all conference queries to the Conference Team.
Tel:  0845 130 6152 or 01827 63919.
Fax:  01827 60836 or 01827 61428. 
Email: conferences@national-training.co.uk

Terms & Conditions

Please read our full terms and conditions. Completion and return of the Booking Form constitutes a contract between yourselves and National Training Resources Limited.  Delegate cancellations/transfers are only accepted up to 3 weeks prior to the event and are subject to a small administration charge. Delegate substitutions can be made at any time.  We reserve the right to cancel or alter the event at any time.