Course Outline
Introduction
Types of Presentations
Consulting and informational formats
Strategies for effective delivery
Avoiding the "read-from-slide" approach
Slide Preparation
Tailoring content to fit the presentation duration
Selecting design schemes and creating custom layouts
Structuring content flow: from general to specific, or vice versa
Crafting effective titles and managing content scope
Data visualization: incorporating graphs, tables, and informative graphics
Building a Sales Deck
Essentials of a sales slide deck
Pre-design preparation steps
Key elements to include in sales slides
Slide composition best practices
Structuring slides logically
Leveraging visuals effectively
Integrating data insights
Utilizing charts efficiently
Simplifying complex charts and graphs
Identifying which data points deserve dedicated slides
Avoiding information overload
Linking data from MS Excel
Amplifying your core message
Techniques for using your slide deck to support your narrative
Supplementary Materials
Preparing personal speaker notes
Creating client handouts
Personal Competencies of Effective Speakers
Voice modulation, diction, and non-verbal communication
Self-presentation skills
Building credibility with the audience
The Crucial Moment: Engaging the Audience
Mental preparation during the 15 minutes before the presentation
Overcoming stage fright: techniques for gaining composure
Creating a strong first impression
Establishing rapport with the audience
Leveraging breaks for impact: maintaining the "freshness effect"
Common Pitfalls to Avoid
Inappropriate or unconventional analogies (e.g., life insurance examples)
Overly formal or awkward transitions
Balancing engagement with the need for specific, detailed content
Managing Crisis Situations: The Art of Improvisation
Handling equipment failures
Correcting erroneous content on slides
Responding to unforeseen disruptions
Overview of Interactive Presentation Tools
Creating dynamic, Flash-based presentations with Prezi
Haiku Deck: A tool for interactive web and iOS-based presentations
GoAnimate: Producing animated narrator videos
Balsamiq: Designing effective mockups and wireframes
Leveraging PowerPoint Add-ins
Installing and utilizing new plugins
PowerPointLabs
Office Timeline
Poll Everywhere
PowerMockup
Oomfo
Practice and Refinement
Utilizing AutoSummarize for efficiency
Incorporating participant feedback for improvement
Requirements
A solid working knowledge of PowerPoint is strongly 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
