Presentation Skills Third Edition

Description:

The course was designed to cover critical business and professional development topics in the shortest time possible. With a wealth of hands-on exercises, the course keeps you engaged and help you retain critical skills.

Give confident, enthusiastic, and persuasive presentations. With an emphasis on the need for preparation and practice, this course provides guidance on how to organize, create, and deliver effective presentations. Conquer your fear of public speaking. Prepare and deliver well organized presentations. Capture and maintain audience interest.

Duration: One day

Table of Contents:

Preface

Part 1: Assessing Your Skills
Evaluate Yourself
Dealing with Anxiety
Tips for Reducing Anxiety
Review Checklist

Part 2: Planning Your Presentation
Personal Appearance
Eight Steps to Preparing Your Presentation
Review Checklist

Part 3: Slides and Other Visual Aids
Developing and Using Visual Aids
10 Tips for Planning Successful Slides and Visual Aids
Content Guidelines
Types of Charts and Graphs
Using Color
Developing Titles
Visualizing Ideas
Revelation and Build Slides
Directing Your Audience’s Focus

Part 4: New Technology for Presentations
Computer Technology
Using Presentation Software
15 Tips for Creating Better Slides with Presentation Software
Teleconferencing and Videoconferencing
Get Ready, Get Set, Go!

Part 5: Preparing Your Presentation
Controlling the Presentation Environment
When You Can’t Practice–Successful Impromptu Speaking

Part 6: Delivering Your Presentation with Energy and Composure
Engaging Your Audience
Putting Energy to Work
Maintaining Composure
Question-and-Answer Techniques
Dealing with Hostile Questions
Final Review Checklist