Course Outline
Brief Introduction
Types of Presentations
Informational and consulting presentations
Presentations designed for delivery and persuasion
Reports that rely on simply reading the slides
Slide Preparation
Adapting content to fit the presentation duration
Selecting a scheme and creating original designs
Structuring content flow—either from general to specific or vice versa
Choosing titles and defining the scope of content
Visualization techniques—using graphs, tables, and informative graphics
Preparing a Sales Deck
Understanding the sales slide deck concept
Steps to take before beginning the design process
Essential elements to include in a sales presentation deck
Slide Composition
Structuring the slide layout
Effective use of visual elements
Incorporating Data
Using charts effectively
Simplifying complex charts and graphs
Determining which data points warrant their own slide
Avoiding information overload for your audience
Integrating data from MS Excel
Amplifying Your Message
Best practices for using your slide deck during the presentation
Support Materials
Speaker notes for personal reference
Handouts for clients and attendees
Personal Competencies of Effective Speakers
Voice control, diction, and non-verbal communication
Personal branding and self-presentation
Building credibility and trust
The Final Moments Before Presentation
Strategies for the last 15 minutes of preparation
Managing stage fright and gaining confidence
Creating a strong first impression
Establishing connection with the audience
Leveraging breaks to create a 'freshness' effect for the audience
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Overcomplicating standard topics like life insurance
Being overly rigid or serious in demeanor
Balancing engagement with sufficient subject-specific detail to avoid boredom
Handling Crisis Situations: The Art of Improvisation
Dealing with equipment failures
Correcting erroneous content on slides during delivery
Managing unexpected circumstances such as technical outages or power issues
Overview of Tools for Interactive Presentations
Creating Flash-based presentations using Prezi
Haiku Deck: An alternative tool for creating interactive web and iOS presentations
Creating animated narrator videos using GoAnimate
Balsamiq: Designing effective mockups and wireframes
PowerPoint Add-ins
Installing new plugins
PowerPointLabs
Office Timeline
Poll Everywhere
PowerMockup
Oomfo
Practice Makes Perfect
Using AutoSummarize for quick reviews
Gathering feedback from participants
Requirements
A solid working knowledge 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