Course Outline
Brief Introduction
Types of Presentations
Informational and consultative presentations.
Presentation decks designed for delivery.
Report-style slides that involve simply reading through the content.
Preparing Your Slides
Adapting content to fit the presentation's time limit.
Selecting templates and creating custom designs.
Structuring content flow—either from general concepts to specifics, or vice versa.
Choosing effective titles and defining the scope of the content.
Utilizing visualization techniques such as graphs, tables, and informative illustrations.
Preparing a Sales Deck
Overview of sales slide decks.
Steps to take before beginning the design process.
Key elements to include in a sales-oriented deck.
Slide Composition
Structuring slides for maximum impact.
Effectively using visuals.
Integrating Data
Maximizing the effectiveness of charts and graphs.
Simplifying complex data visualizations.
Determining which data points warrant their own slide.
Avoiding information overload for your audience.
Linking data with MS Excel.
Amplifying Your Message
Strategies for using your slide deck to reinforce your key points.
Support Materials
Personal notes for the presenter.
Handouts for clients and attendees.
Personal Competencies of Effective Speakers
Voice modulation, diction, and non-verbal communication.
Techniques for self-presentation.
Building credibility with your audience.
The Last Minute: Moments Before the Audience
The final 15 minutes of pre-concentration.
Managing stage fright and conquering anxiety.
Making a strong first impression.
Establishing rapport with the audience.
Leveraging breaks for the 'effect of freshness' rather than relying solely on continuity.
Common Errors to Avoid
Using unconventional formats for topics like life insurance inappropriately.
Being overly serious or fidgeting (e.g., excessive use of handkerchiefs).
Balancing engagement with the provision of specific, relevant subject details.
Handling Crisis Situations: The Art of Improvisation
Dealing with equipment failures.
Correcting erroneous content on slides during a presentation.
Adapting to unexpected circumstances such as storms or other disruptions.
Overview of Tools for Interactive Presentations
Creating Flash-based presentations with Prezi.
Haiku Deck: A tool for creating interactive web and iOS-based presentations.
Producing animated narrator videos with GoAnimate.
Balsamiq: For preparing effective mockups and wireframes.
PowerPoint Add-ins
Installing new plugins.
PowerPointLabs.
Office Timeline.
Poll Everywhere.
PowerMockup.
Oomfo.
Practice Makes Perfect
Auto-summarization techniques.
Gathering and processing feedback from participants.
Requirements
A solid understanding of PowerPoint is highly recommended.
Testimonials (4)
The energy of the trainer and how he conducted the course
Lawrence Rhein - LKQ Polska Sp. z o. o.
Course - Public Speaking 101: The Art of Mastering Self-Expression (With Social Media Relevance)
interaction and discussion with each other in different groups, together with some games.
- Netherlands Business Support Office (NBSO) Indonesia
Course - High-Impact Communication Skills
The people aspect: How important it is to try to find out what the audience is expecting and what questions they could ask. And how important my attitude towards presenting and the audience is for the success of the presentation. I think I understand now much better how to have successfull presentations and the importance of regular training/preparation.
Manuel Wymann
Course - Presenting with Confidence
Useful practical situations, great trainer and organisation
