Course Outline
Course Overview
Types of Presentations
Consulting and informational presentations
Designed for delivery
Reports that simply read through slides
Slide Preparation
Adapting content to fit the presentation duration
Selecting schemes and creating custom designs
Structuring content flow - from general to specific or vice versa
Choosing titles and defining the scope of content
Visualization techniques - using graphs, tables, and illustrative graphics effectively
Preparing a Sales Deck
Understanding the sales slide deck
Steps to take before beginning the design process
Essential elements to include in a sales deck
Slide Composition
Organizing the structure of slides
Effective use of visuals
Integrating Data
Maximizing the impact of charts
Simplifying charts and graphs for clarity
Determining which data points deserve a dedicated slide
Avoiding information overload for the audience
Connecting data from MS Excel
Amplifying Your Message
Best practices for utilizing your slide deck during the presentation
Support Materials
Personal notes for the presenter
Handouts for the audience
Personal Competencies of Effective Speakers
Voice control, diction, and non-verbal communication
Self-presentation skills
Ability to build and maintain credibility
The Critical Moments Before and During the Presentation
The last 15 minutes before going on stage
Managing stage fright (taming the tiger)
Creating a strong first impression
Establishing connection with the audience
Leveraging breaks to refresh the 'freshness effect' rather than just resting
Common Errors to Avoid
Unconventional topics (e.g., life insurance) presented poorly
Excessive seriousness or awkward habits (e.g., nose-blowing)
Boredom caused by a lack of specific details about the subject matter
Handling Crisis Situations: The Art of Improvisation
Dealing with equipment failure
Correcting erroneous content on slides on the fly
Managing unexpected events (tornadoes and other unforeseen circumstances)
Overview of Tools for Interactive Presentations
Creating Flash-based presentations using Prezi
Haiku Deck: A tool for creating interactive web and iOS-based presentations
Creating animated narrator videos using GoAnimate
Balsamiq: Preparing effective mockups and wireframes
PowerPoint Add-ins
Installing new plugins
PowerPointLabs
Office Timeline
Poll Everywhere
PowerMockup
Oomfo
Practice Makes Perfect
AutoSummarize techniques
Gathering feedback from participants
Requirements
A strong understanding of PowerPoint is highly recommended.
Testimonials (4)
The energy of the trainer and how he conducted the course
Lawrence Rhein - LKQ Polska Sp. z o. o.
Course - Public Speaking 101: The Art of Mastering Self-Expression (With Social Media Relevance)
interaction and discussion with each other in different groups, together with some games.
- Netherlands Business Support Office (NBSO) Indonesia
Course - High-Impact Communication Skills
The people aspect: How important it is to try to find out what the audience is expecting and what questions they could ask. And how important my attitude towards presenting and the audience is for the success of the presentation. I think I understand now much better how to have successfull presentations and the importance of regular training/preparation.
Manuel Wymann
Course - Presenting with Confidence
Useful practical situations, great trainer and organisation