Stand and Deliver - Delivering Polished Presentations

Duration 2 days

This two-day course is designed to help participants understand how to prepare and deliver an effective presentation.

The course is designed for those involved in giving talks, speeches or presentations to clients, staff, peers or superiors and who have had no formal training.

At the end of this highly participative workshop, delegates will be able to:

- speak to groups with more confidence
- prepare ideas and/or notes for a speech
- maintain interest and put themselves across clearly
- Delegates will also have the opportunity to practice their presentation skills

Course content

Improving Confidence
Handling nerves
Correct use of body language and posture

Preparation
Knowing the audience
Structure; beginnings and endings
Avoiding misuse of jargon
Rehearsing

The Presentation
The location
Using your voice and the mechanics of speaking
Use of visual aids
Interaction with the audience
Dealing with questions

Assertiveness
The course was just the right length; my attention was kept throughout the course. Carolyn is a very good trainer who is interested in delegates own situation

Port of Felixstowe

Corporate Telephone Techniques
Very Knoweldgeable. Brought group out of their shell.

Prospects Training Solutions

Introduction to HR
Very interesting course. I enjoyed discussing some of the case studies and subjects. Carolyn (the trainer) was very informative.

Anglia Care Trust