Course Outline
Brief Introduction
Types of Presentations
Informational and consulting presentations
Presentations designed to drive action
Report-style presentations where the speaker reads directly from the slides
Slide Preparation Strategies
Tailoring content to fit the allotted presentation time
Selecting layouts and developing custom designs
Structuring the flow of information—moving from general concepts to specific details, or vice versa
Choosing appropriate titles and defining the scope of content
Visual aids—including graphs, tables, and informative graphics/illustrations
Crafting a Sales Deck
Understanding the sales slide deck
Steps to take before beginning the design process
Essential elements to include in a sales deck
Slide composition techniques
Structuring individual slides
Leveraging visual elements
Incorporating data
Utilizing charts effectively
Simplifying complex charts and graphs
Identifying which data points warrant their own slide
Avoiding information overload for the audience
Integrating MS Excel data
Amplifying your core message
Best practices for using your slide deck during a presentation
Support Materials
Personal speaker notes
Handouts for the audience
Key Competencies of Effective Speakers
Voice projection, diction, and body language
Personal branding and self-presentation
Building credibility and trust
Managing the Critical Moments Before and During the Presentation
The final 15 minutes of mental preparation
Overcoming stage fright
Making a strong first impression
Establishing rapport with the audience
Leveraging breaks to refresh the audience's attention (the "freshness effect")
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Unconventional approaches to sensitive topics like insurance
Overreacting to minor physical distractions
Distinguishing between audience boredom and a lack of depth in the presentation content
Handling Crisis Situations: The Art of Improvisation
Dealing with technical equipment failures
Correcting erroneous content on slides
Adapting to unforeseen circumstances (e.g., weather disruptions)
Overview of Tools for Interactive Presentations
Creating Flash-based presentations using Prezi
Haiku Deck: An alternative tool for interactive Web and iOS 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
AutoSummarize techniques
Collecting 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
