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A Presentation Skills Program for Business Professionals
General Outline
This is a program which will convert a normal presentation into an interactive, dynamic and powerful learning event. Not only will participants be able to engage the audience mentally and physically, but also emotionally and psychologically.
The key ingredient of this program which differentiates itself from other presentation skills training programs is the active usage of NLP or Neuro Linguistic Programming.
Apart from NLP, participants will also learn elements of adult learning strategies and various presentation techniques all of which will be tools in the professional presenter’s toolbox. They will practically learn how to inspire with passion, persuade and ‘sell’ in a powerful business presentation.
Program Objectives
By the end of the program, participants will be able to:
- Build a level a level of confidence and passion to generate interest and creativity in presentation materials to capture the audience’s attention.
- Acquire and apply skills of effective business presentations.
- Practice and acquire the art of persuasion.
Description of Activities
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Topics Covered |
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| Preparing the Presenter |
- Preparing the Mind
- Preparing the Presenter (Vocal and Visual Image)
- Managing Fear of Speaking in Public
- Standing Up and Standing Out
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- Participants will learn the practical aspects of presentation, i.e. standing in front and presenting. This will include the various aspects of public speaking, Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP) and facilitation skills.
- Participants will learn to build confidence while taking charge of the presentation event.
- Participants will learn to persuade and convince with ease.
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| Preparing for the Presentation |
- Preparing the Presentation Plan
- Preparing the Presentation Slides
- Preparing the Venue
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- Participants will learn to plan the sequence of their presentation to ensure the objectives of learning are met. This will include on where to sit and stand, and where the audience should be placed.
- Participants will learn how to present their material in the notes and slides, and create impact.
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| Presenting the Material |
- Practice, Practice, Practice!
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- Participants will have numerous practice sessions which would include presenting material which they have presented before at work.
- Participants will receive direct feedback from the facilitator and other participants for them to improve.
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| Evaluate and Improve |
- Evaluating My Success
- Improving for Next Time
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- Participants will learn how to continuously improve their material and presentation.
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| Actionable Plans |
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- Participants will be coached to write their learnings into a practical actionable plan.
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