Course Outline
Brief Introduction
Types of Presentation
Consulting and informational presentations
Presentations designed for delivery
Reports that involve merely 'reading' the slides
Preparing Slides
Adapting content to fit the presentation duration
Selecting schemes and creating custom designs
Structuring content flow - moving from general to specific or vice versa
Choosing appropriate titles and content scope
Visualisation techniques - using graphs, tables, and informative graphics
Preparing a Sales Deck
Understanding the sales slide deck
Steps to take before beginning the design process
Key elements to include in a sales slide deck
Slide Composition
Structuring the layout of slides
Effective use of visuals
Incorporating Data
Using charts effectively
Simplifying charts and graphs for clarity
Determining which data warrants a dedicated slide
Avoiding information overload for the audience
Integrating MS Excel
Amplifying Your Message
How to utilise your slide deck effectively during the presentation
Support Materials
Personal notes for the speaker
Handouts for customers
Personal Competencies of Effective Speakers
Voice control, diction, and non-verbal communication
Self-presentation skills
Building credibility
The 'Zero Hour': Managing the Moment in Front of the Audience
Focusing during the final 15 minutes before starting
Taming the nerves: Strategies to overcome stage fright
Creating a strong first impression
Establishing contact with the audience
Leveraging breaks for a 'freshness' effect rather than losing engagement
Errors to Avoid
Overly unconventional approaches, such as those seen in life insurance presentations
Being too focused on minor details (e.g., fiddling with handkerchiefs)
Balancing boredom with the need for specific subject details
Crisis Situations: The Art of Improvisation
Handling equipment failure
Correcting erroneous content on slides
Adapting to tornadoes and other unforeseen circumstances
Overview of Tools for Interactive Presentations
Creating Flash-based presentations using Prezi
Haiku Deck: A 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
AutoSummarize techniques
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