▲PARNELL Learning - Vital Skills Workshops

Presentation Skills

Many studies have found that public speaking is the number one fear amongst most people, outranking flying, snakes, insects, and even death. Ironically, it is also one of the skills that can make or break a person’s career. This workshop will give participants some presentation skills that will make speaking in public less terrifying and more enjoyable. Topics that participants can look forward to include creating a compelling program, using various types of visual aids, and engaging the audience.

Workshop outline:

Module One: Getting Started
Icebreaker - Ground rules - The parking lot - Workshop objectives - Action plans and evaluation forms

Module Two: Creating the Program
Performing a Needs Analysis - Writing the Basic Outline -Researching, Writing, and Editing

Module Three: Choosing Your Delivery Methods
Basic Methods - Advanced Methods - Basic Criteria to Consider

Module Four: Verbal Communication Skills
Listening and Hearing: They Aren’t the Same Thing - Asking Questions - Communicating with Power

Module Five: Non-Verbal Communication Skills
Body Language - The Signals You Send to Others - It’s Not What You Say, It’s How You Say It

Module Six: Overcoming Nervousness
A Word From The Boss - Preparing Mentally - Physical Relaxation Techniques - Appearing Confident in Front of the Crowd (Even If You Don’t Feel That Way)

Module Seven: Creating Fantastic Flip Charts
Required Tools - The Advantages of Pre-Writing - Using Colours Appropriately - Creating a Plan B

Module Eight: Creating Compelling PowerPoint Presentations
Required Tools - Tips and Tricks - Creating a Plan B

Module Nine: Wow ‘Em with the Whiteboard
Traditional and Electronic Whiteboards - Required Tools - Using Colours Appropriately - Creating a Plan B

Module Ten: Vibrant Videos and Amazing Audio
Required Tools - Tips and Tricks - Creating a Plan B

Module Eleven: Pumping It Up a Notch
Make Them Laugh a Little - Ask Them a Question - Encouraging Discussion - Dealing with Questions

Module Twelve: Wrapping Up
Words from the Wise - Review of Parking Lot - Lessons Learned - Completion of Action Plans and Evaluation