Get in Touch

Course Outline

Introduction to the Session

Categories of Presentations

Consulting versus informational briefings

Strategies for effective delivery

Avoiding the pitfall of simply reading from slides

Slide Development

Tailoring content to fit the allotted time

Choosing design schemes or creating custom layouts

Structuring the narrative – from broad concepts to specifics or vice versa

Refining titles and content scope

Visual storytelling through graphs, tables, and informative illustrations

Developing a Sales Deck

Designing the sales slide deck

Pre-design considerations and preparation

Key elements to include in a sales presentation

Slide composition and layout

Structuring slide flow

Leveraging visual elements effectively

Integrating data insights

Using charts for impact

Simplifying complex graphs

Selecting which data points warrant dedicated slides

Avoiding information overload for the audience

Linking with MS Excel for data accuracy

Amplifying your key messages

Techniques for using the deck to support your pitch

Supplementary Materials

Preparing personal speaker notes

Designing customer-facing handouts

Personal Attributes of Effective Speakers

Vocal tone, diction, and non-verbal cues

Techniques for professional self-presentation

Strategies for establishing credibility

The Critical Moment Before You Begin

Focusing and concentrating in the final 15 minutes

Overcoming stage fright and managing nerves

Making a strong first impression

Establishing rapport with the audience

Maximising the energy boost from breaks and the 'freshness effect'

Avoiding Common Pitfalls

Lessons from unconventional presentations (e.g., life insurance examples)

Balancing seriousness with approachability

Preventing boredom by adding specific, relevant details

Navigating Crises: The Art of Improvisation

Handling equipment failures

Managing unexpected errors in slide content

Responding to unforeseen disruptions or environmental issues

Survey of Tools for Interactive Presentations

Creating dynamic, Flash-based presentations with Prezi

Building interactive Web and iOS presentations using Haiku Deck

Producing animated narration videos with GoAnimate

Developing effective mockups and wireframes with Balsamiq

Utilising PowerPoint Add-ins

Installing and configuring new plugins

PowerPointLabs

Office Timeline

Poll Everywhere

PowerMockup

Oomfo

Practise for Perfection

Using AutoSummarise for review

Gathering and integrating participant feedback

Requirements

A solid working knowledge of PowerPoint is strongly recommended.

 14 Hours

Number of participants


Price per participant

Testimonials (3)

Provisional Upcoming Courses (Require 5+ participants)

Related Categories