The Purpose of the Course
To stand up and make a good but crisp speech to 5 or 50 people – impromptu or rehearsed – is a key skill, necessary today for every manager and customer-facing executive who wishes to contribute to the progress of their organisation. Sales pitches, proposals to senior management, staff motivation – all these call for capable speakers who can influence their audience.
Benefits for your organisation
Anyone who has to speak in front of an audience can find it particularly daunting. This course will show you how to construct a short, snappy presentation; the best way of putting the message across to an audience (be it 5 people or 50). It will go beyond the use of PowerPoint ; it will ensure that delegates achieve effective presentations to put messages across, to persuade audiences, to obtain the project approval. The day has practise and know-how to help delegates achieve a real and lasting impact.
Who is this course for?
Anyone who needs to sell an idea, a product or a service, to either internal or external buyers. Anyone who has to convince the Board of Management to support a particular project. Anyone who, at any time (at work or when networking socially), may find themselves having to make a speech.
Topics Covered:
- Preparation – the key to hitting your target
- Deciding aims and outcomes: analysing the audience; time planning
- The Content – KISS for optimum results.
- Gathering and editing material; deciding key messages and how to present them
- The Structure – the three vital stages
- Visual aids – impact.. .. not over-kill. Avoiding “Death by PowerPoint”
- Handling Questions – so that they reinforce your message
- Body language – not just what you say but how you say it
By the end of the course, delegates will be able to:
- Move from brief to polished presentation – having actually done this on the course
- Know how to appraise and improve every presentation or speech
- Gained important proven tips, tools, and guidelines
- Keep the audience interested and involved
What recent delegates had to say:
"Excellent course, really helpful in how to put together a good and organised presentation" Aimee Benbow Manager , Viridian Nutrition
