Advanced Presentation Skills
This advanced one-day course will build your current skills in the techniques of making an influential, convincing and successful presentation. Discover how to:
· Turn a 30 minute presentation to 10 minutes on the go
· Deliver ‘less is more’
· Add compelling evidence with metaphors
· Apply the law of increasing returns
Detail
| Date: |
18 Jun 2012 31 Aug 2012 |
| Duration: |
1, day(s) 9:00AM - 5:00PM |
| Fee: | $600.00 |
| Venue: | 51 Anson Road, #03-53 Anson Centre Singapore 079904
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Fees are subjected to prevailing GST of 7%
For more information, please contact JobsDB Learning at 65788111 or email to learning@jobsdb.com.sg
Payment must be made before the commencement of the workshop. No cancellation is allowed 7 days prior to workshop.
Outline
Module One: Creating the Context and Establishing Course Objectives
· Course content
· Participant needs and course objectives
· Presentation Benchmark
Methodology: Each participant will present 5 minutes of the prepared presentation. This is to help the facilitator
identify the gaps in content and delivery.
Module Two: Content
Based on the gaps demonstrated in the benchmark and the needs of the participants, the following topics can be
addressed:
· Review of Diamond Plan
· Clarity of the Key Message
· Organisation of the content
· Incorporation of FAB statements (Features, Advantages and Benefits)
· Storytelling and metaphorical speaking for optimal engagement
Methodology: Discussion, individual practise and application
Module Three: Passionate Delivery
Based on the gaps and the needs of the participants, the following topics can be addressed:
· Visual components of body language, posture, gestures and facial expressions
· Vocal components of voice that include tone, volume, pitch, speed, emphasis and enunciation
· The alignment of the 3 V’s and the ability to move with the dynamics of the audience
Methodology: Discussion and exercises to practise the techniques
Module Four: Role-Play Review
We will review the morning benchmark of each group where each participant will be able to review the
performance using the checklist that will focus on:
· Content
· Delivery
Methodology: Review and feedback with the Persuasive Presentation Checklist
Module Five: The Use of Presentation Aids (Appendix)
We will review how to successfully use various presentation aids including:
· PowerPoint
· Developing your own successful presentation style
· The realisation that presentation aids do not replace the role of the presenter
Methodology: Group discussion
Module Six: Individual Presentations
Participants will be given time to fine-tune the full presentation, add and adjust according to the ‘coaching’
feedback.
· 7 – 10 minute prepared presentation, with slides
· Q & A from the audience
· Immediate feedback and review using the prepared checklist
· Reflection and action plan to learning journal
Methodology: Individual Presentation with verbal and written feedback
Module Seven: Handling Questions
This will be a practise session where participants will write a list of tough questions/objections and practise the
following bridging techniques:
· Acknowledge
· Ask
· Adapt
· Maintaining verbal, visual and vocal composure
Methodology: Group Practise and feedback
Module Eight: Conclusion and Evaluation
Facilitators
Sharlyn Stafford is a dynamic and successful corporate coach and consultant with more than 20 years of
experience facilitating corporate training programs in Singapore, South East Asia, Australia and North America.
Her personal premise advocates encouraging individuals in their life long learning and self-knowledge to achieve
career results and personal wins. She achieves this by delivering tangible outcomes for her clients, which has
established her as an expert in management development. Her focus on corporate training and executive
coaching with a firm foundation in interpersonal skills, communication skills, presentation skills and professional
image – has garnered her a steady clientele from:
· UBS AG (Hong Kong & Singapore)
· Club Med South (East Asia, Australia and Japan)
· Ermenegildo Zegna
· Reuteurs (Singapore)
· Monetary Authority (Singapore)
· United Overseas Bank (UOB)
· National University of Singapore
· Singapore Technologies Group
· Infineon Technologies
· MAS Holdings (Sri Lanka)
· Ernst & Young (Singapore and Australia)
· Arthur Andersen (Australia)
Professionally trained by Corporate Coach University, Sharlyn graduated with honours from the University of
Waterloo in Canada, with a degree in Business Studies and Tourism. Her successes in starting her own
business consultancy and training company have served as a rich backdrop to becoming a professionally
qualified corporate trainer and coach.
She authored and published “Imaging for Women” in 2003 and “Imaging for Men” in December 2007.
Who Should Attend
Anyone who does presentations and produces presentation slides for any purpose, such as internal
communication within an organisation, business presentations and training, etc. For seasoned presenters or
senior management personnel with at least 3 years of presentation experience.
Objectives
· Plan and prepare clear and concise content that appeals to the audience
· Deliver the presentation with passion, confidence and conviction, even if it is for the 100th time
· Move from being a conceptual presenter to a concrete presenter
· Call for action and confirm the next steps
· Enjoy making presentations