"I found the course very effective,
and pertinent to my needs.
I thought the video taping was an
effective means of seeing how you
actually implemented the lessons learned versus what you thought
you were doing."
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- Jim Parisien,
- Tundra Semiconductor
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MAKING EFFECTIVE PRESENTATIONS
Many people have difficulty summarizing complex information in presentations.
Finding the right level of detail for the audience can often be as much of a challenge as
communicating the ideas themselves.
This two-day course offers practical advice for
organizing, summarizing, and presenting ideas effectively. Participants develop and
practice solid rhetorical strategies, while receiving instant feedback from the
instructor.
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Who Should Attend |
Technical, scientific, or administrative personnel who give presentations to
- summarize project status
- explain difficult concepts in simple language
- persuade their listeners and get their support
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Course Topics |
In this two-day workshop, you will learn to
- recognize the principles of good presenting
- shatter some common myths about presenting
- organize your presentation to ensure interest and continuity
- position information to persuade, explain, or motivate
- avoid the pitfalls of poor presentation structure
- use a structure that saves you preparation time
- anticipate and reduce opposition to your ideas
- match effective style to the purpose of the presentation
- control your speaking agenda
- establish a physical presence quickly
- project a sense of authority and confidence
- control your voice, gestures, and speaking pace
- appear natural even under pressure
- handle conflict in question/answer sessions
- work effectively with audio-visual devices
- apply the above principles by giving a sample presentation with group and
instructor feedback
(Video taping and review of presentations is an option, contingent upon the number
of participants.) |
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