Presentation Skills 101 Training Course

1 - GETTING STARTED

• Icebreaker
• Housekeeping Items
• The Parking Lot
• Workshop Objectives

2 - CREATING THE PROGRAM

• Performing a Needs Analysis
• Writing the Basic Outline
• Researching, Writing, and Editing

3 - CHOOSING YOUR DELIVERY METHODS

• Basic Methods
• Advanced Methods
• Basic Criteria to Consider

4 - VERBAL COMMUNICATION SKILLS

• Listening and Hearing: They Aren’t the Same Thing
• Asking Questions
• Communicating with Power

5 - NON-VERBAL COMMUNICATION SKILLS

• Body Language
• It’s Not What You Say, it’s How You Say It

6 - OVERCOMING NERVOUSNESS

• Preparing Mentally
• Physical Relaxation Techniques
• Appearing Confident in Front of the Crowd

7 - CREATING FANTASTIC FLIP CHARTS

• Required Tools
• The Advantages of Pre-Writing
• Using Colors Appropriately
• Creating a Plan B

8 - CREATING COMPELLING POWERPOINT PRESENTATIONS

• Required Tools
• Tips and Tricks
• Creating a Plan B

9 - WOW 'EM WITH THE WHITEBOARD

• Traditional and Electronic Whiteboards
• Using Colors Appropriately
• Creating a Plan B

10 - VIBRANT VIDEOS AND AMAZING AUDIO

• Required Tools
• Tips and Tricks
• Creating a Plan B

11 - PUMPING IT UP A NOTCH

• Make Them Laugh a Little
• Encourage Discussion
• Dealing with Questions

12 - WRAPPING UP

• Words from the Wise
• Review of Parking Lot
• Lessons Learned
• Completion of Action Plans and Evaluations