Course Outline
Brief Introduction
Types of Presentations
Consulting and informational sessions
Design-focused presentations
Report-style presentations (relying on reading slides)
Slide Preparation
Aligning content with the presentation's duration
Choosing layouts and designing custom templates
Structuring content delivery: moving from general overviews to specifics, or vice versa
Selecting appropriate titles and determining the scope of content
Visualization techniques: using graphs, tables, and informative graphics
Preparing a Sales Deck
Understanding the sales slide deck
Steps to take before beginning the design process
Essential elements to include in a sales deck
Slide Composition
Organizing and structuring slides
Effective use of visuals
Incorporating Data
Utilizing charts and graphs effectively
Simplifying complex data visualizations
Deciding which data points merit their own slide
Avoiding information overload for the audience
Integrating MS Excel
Amplifying Your Message
Strategies for leveraging your slide deck to reinforce key points
Support Materials
Personal speaker notes
Handouts for attendees
Key Competencies of Effective Speakers
Voice modulation, diction, and non-verbal communication
Personal branding and self-presentation
Building credibility and trust
The Moment of Truth: Standing Before the Audience
The final 15 minutes of mental preparation
Overcoming stage fright: managing nerves
Creating a strong first impression
Establishing rapport with the audience
Leveraging breaks to maintain engagement and the 'freshness' effect
Common Pitfalls to Avoid
Irrelevant or overly abstract examples (e.g., using life insurance as an inappropriate analogy)
Excessive seriousness or fidgeting (e.g., focusing too much on handkerchiefs)
Causing boredom due to a lack of specific, relevant details
Handling Crisis Situations: The Art of Improvisation
Dealing with equipment failures
Correcting erroneous content displayed on slides
Managing unforeseen circumstances (metaphorically, 'tornadoes')
Overview of Interactive Presentation Tools
Creating flash-based presentations with Prezi
Haiku Deck: A tool for creating interactive web and iOS presentations
Producing animated narrator videos with 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 features
Gathering and incorporating participant feedback
Requirements
Proficiency in 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