Course Outline
Brief Introduction
Types of Presentations
Informative and consultative
Designed for delivery
Report-style presentations (merely reading the slides)
Slide Preparation
Adapting content to fit the presentation duration
Choosing a structure and creating custom designs
Presentation flow - moving from general to specific or vice versa
Selecting titles and defining content scope
Visual aids - graphs, tables, and informative illustrations
Preparing a Sales Deck
Sales Slide Deck
Key steps before starting to design a slide deck,
Essential elements to include in a sales slide deck.
Slide Composition
Structuring the slides,
Utilizing visuals.
Integrating Data
Effective use of charts,
Simplifying charts and graphs,
Identifying which data deserves a dedicated slide,
Avoiding information overload for your audience,
Connecting with MS Excel.
Amplifying Your Message
How to effectively use your slide deck
Support Materials
Personal notes
Handouts for clients
Personal Competencies of Effective Speakers
Voice, diction, and non-verbal communication
Self-presentation
Building credibility
The Moment of Truth in Front of an Audience
Final 15-minute focus
Overcoming stage fright
Making a strong first impression
Connecting with the audience
Leveraging breaks to create a "freshness" effect
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Overly conventional approaches, such as in life insurance presentations
Excessive seriousness, e.g., worrying about a runny nose
Lack of specific details leading to audience boredom
Handling Crisis Situations: The Art of Improvisation
Technical equipment failures
Incorrect content on slides
Unforeseen circumstances, such as a tornado
Overview of Tools for Interactive Presentations
Creating Flash-based presentations using Prezi
Haiku Deck: Another tool for creating interactive Web and iOS-based presentations
Creating animated narrator videos using GoAnimate
Balsamiq: Preparing effective mockups and wireframes
PowerPoint Add-ins
Installing new plugins
PowerPointLabs
Office Timeline
Poll Everywhere
PowerMockup
Oomfo
Practice Makes Perfect
Auto-summarizing
Participant feedback
Requirements
Proficiency in 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