The document outlines the objectives and content of a presentation skills course. The key objectives are to structure presentations effectively, deliver presentations confidently using visual aids, and understand audience analysis. The document also covers various topics that will be taught such as opening and closing presentations effectively, analyzing learning styles, and overcoming nerves.

1. Presentation Skills

2. Course Objectives By the end of the workshop you should: Be able to structure a presentation, and understand the need for clear objectives and careful planning Be aware of how you present yourselves visually and audibly, and able to deliver effectively, ensuring audience interest Determine the principles of using visual aids effectively Have increased your confidence at being able to make presentations

3. People’s Number One Fear!! Speaking Before A Group

4. Teaching vs Training A A Learning I I

5. Learner: Capacity to learn information Capacity for short-term storage (quick recall for classroom purposes) Learner’s Capacity (Ability to integrate, adapt, interrelate, and recall information for future applications.)

6. Course Content: “ Sections or chunks of instruction, already segregated into teachable units.” Oil SOUP MILK Milk H 2 O

12. Before you begin ? What is the Subject ? Why are you giving the Presentation? Who are your audience? and What do they expect to gain from your Presentation? What do you want to Say?

13. Structuring Your Presentation Logical structure and sequence Definite beginning, middle and end Limited number of key messages Necessary flow Right weight to each section Good use of time to achieve objective

14. Setting Expectations “ Tell them what you are going to tell them” Establish what the learner will be able to do Objectives Purpose Techniques Participation

15. Structuring the Session Main Parts Opening Body Closing Opening Closing

16. Effective Openings Get learners thinking and interactive Include visuals Establish the purpose and objectives Make introductions Involve learners Create familiarity

17. Ending Your Presentation Summary of Key Points Strong Quote Final Statement Thought provoking question Any Questions?

18. Global Analytical

19. Brain Dominance Irrational Illogical Holistic Spontaneous Feelings Imagination Art, Music, Dance, Mime Theatre Intuition Spatial people-oriented “ Let’s do it?” Creative Think in pictures Dreamer, playful 3-d Thinking Rational Logical Linear Sequential Facts Knowledge language, Math, Law Systems, Rules Symbols Fact-oriented “ Let’s plan first!” Implement Think in words and figures Worker, serious 2-d thinking Right-Brained Left-Brained

20. Chinese Proverb Attributed to Confucius What I hear, I forget; What I see, I remember; What I do, I understand

21. What People Retain 0 50 100 90% 70 % 50% 30% 20% 10% Say Say & Do Hear See Hear & See Read

22. Visual Learners Those for whom a picture paints a thousand words Most knowledge is acquired visually Observing “how to” do a task (drawings, diagrams, schematics) Using visual aids (transparencies, video, flip charts, handouts)

23. Visuals support the spoken word 500 400 160 110 Words per minute Average Rate of Thought Average Rate of Speech VISUALS Help bridge the gap

24. Auditory Learners Those who learn from listening Hearing detailed instructions on various operations Using lectures, discussions, and question and answer (Q&A) sessions helps this learner

25. Tactile Learners Those who need a hands-on approach Those who need to get their whole body involved

26. Communications Sender Receiver Message Feedback

27. Audience Analysis The Student The Graduate The Vacationer The Prisoner

28. What Motivates Adult Learners Enjoyment of learning Desire to keep growing Pride in a job well done Desire to be qualified for position Desire to get promoted and to make more money

29. Purpose for learning Active, participative learning situations Relevant subject matter Variety in learning method, pace, and evaluation Credible, enthusiastic facilitators Respect for adult student’s knowledge and life experiences Expect good instruction Adult Learners Need

30. Question and Answer Open-ended Greater response Redirection Feedback and clarification Close-ended

31. What the audience takes in

32. Posture Be relaxed and at ease head over shoulders over hips over feet Face your audience with your shoulders and body

33. Openness Open posture expresses confidence comfort Closed posture expresses fear uncertainty nervousness

34. Do use variety, both hands, or the hand nearest the audience Do use gestures that fit the room and the audience (culture) Don’t point at people, use a clenched fist, or provocative gestures Gestures

35. Vocal Elements RATE VOLUME QUALITY PITCH

36. Training Equipment

37. Instructional Job Aids Handouts Flip Chart Video Tape Video Ca mcorder Computer Presentations Overhead/Transparencies

38. Instructional Job Aids Handouts Flip Chart Video Tape Video Ca mcorder Computer Presentations Overhead/ Transparencies

39. Instructional Job Aids Overhead/ Transparencies Handouts Flip Chart Video Tape Video Ca mcorder Computer Presentations

40. Stage Management

41. How to counteract Nervousness Know the content Practice (Duplicate Conditions) Take a deep breath Memorize the first 2 minutes Arrive Early Meet & Greet Use cue cards

42. Seven Sins of Training Presenters Lack of enthusiasm Distracting habits Material that’s too technical - using jargon Poor timing or bad pacing Poor preparation Information overload Arrogance

43. Six Qualities of a Good Trainer Pleasant, appropriate appearance Effective use of body language A well-paced delivery style Genuine enthusiasm and sincerity Effective eye contact Natural relaxed style

44. Developing Presentation Skill Practice Practice Practice