Training Method and Presentation Skills

At work we are often required to present our ideas, solutions or services to colleagues or clients. Delivering client sales pitches, making presentations to senior managers or contributing to formal meetings can all be daunting experiences even when you are confident in your material.

To be a successful professional presenter you need in addition to good information, great ideas or the best of intentions, to be able to capture your audience and take them on the journey with you by using effective presentations, story-telling, interactive facilitation and of course engaging contents.

Learning Objectives: This programme is designed for any organization or individual who wants to improve on their presentation. At the end of this 5 days interactive session, participants will be able to:

 Conduct training need analysis

• Choose appropriate training method
• Evaluated training outcomes to ensure ROI
• Design effective & engaging presentations
• Select the most suitable delivery method based on the audience, the environment & the message being delivered
• Master powerful & effective verbal & non-verbal communication techniques
• Master time management techniques in other to cover curriculum
• Gain insight into effective techniques for calming nerves
• Learn the effective use of colours in presentations
• Create compelling PowerPoint presentations
• Use videos and audios to enhance audience experience
• Engage the audience optimally, among others.

PART 1 - TRAINING METHODS

1. Overview of Training Methods
2. Training Needs Analysis
3. Learning
4. Knowledge transfer

• Training Design –facilitate transfer
• Develop program objectives
• Factors to support transfer after training event
• Different training methods
• Evaluation needs
• Training Evaluation

PART 2 - PRESENTATION SKILLS

Effective Communication Skills

• Active Listening and Questioning Techniques
• Powerful Communication Tips
• Verbal and Non-Verbal/Body Cues

 Overcoming Stage Fright

• Pre-Event Planning
• Mental Preparation
• Physical Relaxation Techniques
• Stress Management Techniques

Effective Presentation techniques

• Suggested Tools
• Flip Chart Advantages
• Effective Use of Colours
• Time Management tips
• PowerPoint Presentation Tips
• Use of Whiteboards
• Wall Mounted vs Electronic tools

Audience Engagement

• Making Them Laugh
• Engaging with Questions
• Promoting Audience Interaction
• Managing Questions and Comments

 PART 3-SCENARIOS

• Video and audio tips
• Real world scenarios
• Presentation exercises