Effective Presentation Skills

The Communication Process: The Presenter, The Presentation, The Audience Analyzing the Audience: Recognizing the type of audience the speech is for and the language that suits the audience better (formal/informal). Barriers to effective Presentations: Eliminating barriers Dealing with nervousness and anxiety: Personal Analysis and how to overcome the difficulties. Body Language and Non-verbal Communication: Recognizing and understanding the importance of body language and non-verbal communication to raise awareness and use it to your advantage. Voice and attitude: How voice, mood and attitude can affect the way people feel about your message; Speaking to different levels of understanding. Preparation: Identifying the purpose, Structure, Information Vs Data, The environment Persuasive Presentations: The 3 “P”s, The “WISE” method The use of media and tools: the rule of six and preparation, Timing and handouts Transitions: Handling questions, handling difficulties Role Play and summary