Purpose:

To provide anyone responsible for presenting to audiences with a toolbox packed full of proven, practical and innovative methods of presenting to any audience powerfully, persuasively and inclusively.

Many senior and middle managers book this programme to assist them in influencing upwards as well as with their peers and team members. In just 7 hours, participants will understand just how much they have improved their willingness and ability to deliver worthwhile and meaningful presentations in any situation.

Participants will learn how to:

• Quickly overcome the nerves associated with presenting to an audience
• Shape your presentation around ‘what the audience needs/wants to know’ rather than ‘what do I want to tell them?’
• Respond positvely andhonestly to even the most difficult questions
• Maximise personal impact to enhance the quality and reception of your presentation
• Effecitvely create context for the audience and develop collaboration
• View and critique the presentation from the audience’s perspective
• Get the audience actively involved where it adds value
• Apply precision communication techniques to minimise misunderstandings
• Use Powerpoint and other models more strategically – get away from endless bulletpoints
• Develop a seamless transition and understanding from the start to the finish of the presentation

Duration: Highly interactive, practical 1-day and 2-day advanced presentation skills training programmes are available.