Course Outline
Brief Introduction
Types of Presentations
Consultative and informational sessions
Presentations designed for delivery
Reports involving merely reading the slides
Preparing Your Slides
Adapting content to fit the presentation duration
Choosing a layout scheme and creating custom designs
Structuring content flow - moving from general concepts to specifics or vice versa
Selecting titles and defining the scope of content
Visual aids - graphs, tables, and informative graphics
Preparing a Sales Deck
Understanding the sales slide deck
Key steps before you start designing your slide deck
Essential elements to include in a sales slide deck
Slide Composition
Structuring your slides effectively
Utilizing visual elements
Integrating Data
Effectively using charts
Simplifying charts and graphs for clarity
Determining which data warrants its own slide
Avoiding information overload for your audience
Connecting with MS Excel
Amplifying Your Message
How to effectively use your slide deck during the presentation
Support Materials
Personal notes for the presenter
Handouts for clients and attendees
Personal Competencies of Effective Speakers
Voice modulation, diction, and body language
Self-presentation techniques
Building credibility and trust
The Final Moments Before You Face the Audience
Last 15 minutes of mental preparation
Overcoming stage fright: Taming the 'tiger'
Making a strong first impression
Establishing connection with your audience
Leveraging breaks to maintain freshness and engagement
Common Errors to Avoid
Misunderstanding industry specifics, such as life insurance nuances
Being overly serious about minor details like handkerchiefs
The balance between boredom and providing sufficient subject-specific details
Crisis Situations: The Art of Improvisation
Handling equipment failure
Addressing erroneous content on slides
Navigating unexpected circumstances, such as technical or environmental issues
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: Designing effective mockups and wireframes
PowerPoint Add-ins
Installing new plugins
PowerPointLabs
Office Timeline
Poll Everywhere
PowerMockup
Oomfo
Practice Makes Perfect
Auto-summarizing techniques
Receiving feedback from participants
Requirements
A solid 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