Section 1. Program Overview/Objectives
Program Overview
By taking part in practical exercises, participants will develop their self-confidence during the program. They will also learn to structure and deliver a presentation in front of an audience. Key skills and techniques are developed in an informal, risk free environment. Each participant will receive necessary individual coaching during the program. Individual feedback (from the trainer, the rest of the group and via video) is also an essential element of the training
Program Objectives
- By the end of the program, each participant will:
- Understand what makes a good presenter
- Learn to control nerves and deal with common fears
- Develop confidence when speaking in front of an audience Learn how to structure a presentation
- Use body language effectively to build rapport and maintain the motivation of the audience
- Plan and structure presentations creatively for maximum impact
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Section 2. Course Structure
 Day 1
9:00Introduction
9:30 Presentation Practice – 1
10:15 Introduction to Presenting
11:15 Tea Break
11:30 Introduction to Presenting (continued)
12:00 Preparing to Speak
13:15 Lunch
14:00 Creating a Stronger Presence
15:30 Tea Break
15:45 Presentation Practice – 2
16:30 Structuring an Effective Presentation
17:30 Explaining the Requirements for Presentation on
Day 2
18:00 Close Day 2
9:00 Influencing Audience
10:00 Presentation Practice – 2
11:15 Tea Break
11:30 Presentation Practice – 2 (continued)
12:30 Developing Spontaneity
13:15 Lunch
14:00 Individual Presentations
18:00 Recap
18:30 Close
Section 3.
Session plan – content and learning outcome
Day 1
9:00 Introduction
Content
Group introductions and course objectives
Warm up exercises Learning Outcome
Understanding the course objectives
9:30 Presentation Practice – 1
Content
First delivery of Presentation by 2 participants (approx 5 minutes each; they would have been told of this earlier.)
Feedback on strengths and areas for development Learning outcome Improved observation skills
10:15 Introduction to Presenting
Content
Exercise on Best and Worst Presentations
Good and bad habits Learning outcome
Understanding the audience Identifying effective habits
12:00 Preparing to Speak
Content
Dealing with common fears Creating a confident impression Learning outcome
Developing confidence while making a presentation
14:00 Creating a Stronger Presence
Content
The first 2 minutes – creating an immediate impression Awareness of the effect of body language Using gesture to enhance the message Use of eye contact to build confidence and rapport Learning outcome Developing skills on use of body language
15:45 Presentation Practice – 2
Content
Second delivery of Presentation One (by the same 2 participants) Feedback through group discussion
Learning outcome Improving observation skills
16:30 Structuring an Effective Presentation
Content
The key elements to good structure Defining the purpose Making a strong opening Selecting key points Closing effectively Learning outcome Developing skills in structuring a presentation
17:30 Explaining the Requirements for Presentation on Day 2 Content Laying the ground rules for presentation by participants on Day 2
18:00 Close Day 2
9:00 Influencing Your Audience Content Building rapport with the audience Using language to influence your audience Techniques to aid audience recall Use of multimedia and effects Learning outcome Understanding skills to maintain rapport with audience
10:00 Presentation Practice – Two Content Rehearsing individual presentation Learning outcome Preparation for final presentation in the afternoon
12:30 Developing Spontaneity Content Thinking on one’s feet Interacting with the audience Learning outcome Developing skills to react to audience queries
14:00 Individual Presentations Content Final delivery of presentation Evaluation through group discussion and video Learning outcome Enhancing presentation skills Individual written evaluations by course leader
18:00 Recap Program recap
18:30 Close