Communication

Presentation Skills

A one-day course in which each participant prepares and delivers a real presentation twice, with feedback in between.

Format
In person
Length
1 day
Group size
6 to 12
Level
Working

Participants bring a presentation they have to give in the coming weeks. During the day they rework its structure, deliver it, receive feedback from the trainer and the group, and deliver it again.

The course covers planning, structure, slide design, delivery and handling questions. Each participant leaves with their presentation improved and a recording of both deliveries.

Course outline

  1. What the audience needs, and what they will do with it
  2. Building the argument before the slides
  3. First delivery, filmed, with questions from a difficult audience
  4. Structure, pace and the first ninety seconds
  5. Handling interruptions and hostile questions
  6. Second delivery, and what changed