Get in Touch

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.

 14 Hours

Number of participants


Price per participant

Testimonials (4)

Provisional Upcoming Courses (Require 5+ participants)

Related Categories