Improving Presentation Delivery using PowerPoint

A workshop combining delivery skills with some PowerPoint training. Because of the scope of the material to be covered and the time available, this course DOES NOT deal with preparation of presentations. It is NOT a beginners course - please see pre-requisites.

Duration: One Day

Pre-requisites:

Delegates must have had some presentation experience. They will then naturally have an idea of the delivery problems they need to deal with. It is assumed that they know the basics of how to write and structure a presentation.
Delegates must also know the basics of PowerPoint and have at least prepared basic slides (bullets, charts and tables) using PowerPoint. They will be asked to bring a PowerPoint file with them containing such slides which will become the presentation they deliver.

Objectives:

To develop individual presentation styles through building on existing verbal and non-verbal skills
To deliver a short presentation to build confidence and to practise style and techniques
To consider contingency plans for dealing with nerves
To learn to handle Microsoft PowerPoint in order to run the show
Each person will have the opportunity to make a short presentation, of about 5 minutes, in a supportive and informal environment.

Designed for

Anyone who is required to make a work-based presentation. Whilst such people may know their presentation topic inside-out, improving their delivery and assessing reaction from the audience should be a personal development need.

Workshop style

Highly participative: the process starts before the workshop when participants will be expected to select and review an existing presentation they have previously written using PowerPoint - they should bear in mind that they will need material for an approximately 5 minute presention.
With tutor guidance, partcipants will review good delivery technique, involving the use of PowerPoint, and then have the opportunity to practise it. This will be done in a step-by-step approach to build confidence.
This could also involve training in the use of Microsoft PowerPoint if needed (see separate outline).
The presentations will be carried out in small groups, with a tutor on hand to facilitate, give support and feedback on which further development can be based.

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