DAY 1
The Power (& Pitfalls) of Presentations & Communications
- Establishing the value of an effective skills set – reflecting on current situations & performance
- Introduction presentation – This is Me (me, my passions and values) 2-minutes max
- Focusing on improving our performance
- Communicating the ‘So What’
- Pitching to the needs of the audience
- Translating technical detail into the language of business (impact on time and costs)
- Securing buy-in and engagement
- The value of feedback
Outline – Structure – Content
- Preparing and packaging your content for maximum effect
- The key stages of the presentation
One Size Doesn’t Fit All
- Consider your audience: different groups need different styles
- Tactics for audience engagement – f2f & virtual
- Securing action
Delivering Your Message Effectively
- Plan, prepare & practice
- You are your greatest visual aid
- Coping with nervousness
Real scenario deliveries (videoed) 15-minute group presentations
- Plan & practice time
- Delivery
- Feedback
DAY 2
Be Prepared
- Question and answer sessions
- Generating audience input
- Dealing with difficult questions and people
Increasing Impact
- The power of stories
- Reflecting on experience
Individual presentations (videoed) 10-minute individual presentations
- Preparation and practice time
- Deliveries
- Feedback
Making It Stick – continue to improve your presentations and communication skills
- Share your commitment
- Ask for feedback
- Coach your colleagues
