PRESENTATION SKILLS

RATIONALE

Presentation Skills Training make business professionals more effective presenters in any context, from a meeting with colleagues to a sales pitch or a keynote address and even tour guiding

OBJECTIVES
At the end of the session participants would become aware of the different presentation techniques that enhances learning mood and maximizes knowledge sharing techniques.

KEEP IN MIND
Verbal, Vocal and Visual meanings of communication changes through time Things that remained constant:
People are searching for meaning People need focus People need a model to identify with People need bonding

INDIVIDUAL SKILLS
Skills you use naturally when presenting one-onone: Skills you use naturally when presenting to a large group:

Eye Contact Calm, Relaxed Vocal Energy Story Telling Natural

We want to bring all these together in any situation

Use of Audio Visuals Organization Preparation

THE BRAIN THEORY

LEFT BRAIN RIGHT BRAIN

Logical Linear Presentation Analysis Computation

Creative Aspect Colorful Graphics Games Skits

THE KEY
LEFT BRAIN RIGHT BRAIN

BRAIN TAPPING: TECHNIQUE 1

BRAIN TAPPING: TECHNIQUE 2

TTENTION
NTEREST ESIRE

ACTION

BRAIN TAPPING: TECHNIQUE 3 The BIG

ISUAL UDITORY
INETIC

PEOPLE LISTEN TO

Whats In It For Me? Station

PEOPLE LISTEN TO

Make Me Feel Important About Myself

SKILLS TO PRACTICE
Eye Communication Posture & Movement Gestures & Facial Expression Dress & Appearance Voice & Vocal Variety Language, Pauses & Non-Words Listener Involvement Humor Visuals

EYE COMMUNICATION

POSTURE & MOVEMENT

Always be at the READY POSITION Stand & Move Naturally Movement Tips
Praying conveys nervousness Parade rest makes gestures and movements difficult Hands on waist conveys authority Folded arms in front conveys defensiveness and insecurity Hands in pocket can be a real distraction specially if pockets are full

POSTURE & MOVEMENT

Movement Tips
Fig leaf position puts trainer in visually awkward position Steeping conveys strong opinions and a closed mind Wiping on clothes projects obsessive compulsive disorder Hands on face conveys uncertainty and fraud

VOICE & VOCAL VARIETY

LISTENER INVOLVEMENT

VISUAL
Force order and sequence in the presentation. Require selection and itemization of key ideas. Prevent omission of vital points. Conserve time by keeping the topics on track

Instill confidence Provide alternative visual other than the yourself