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EFFECTIVE PRESENTATION SKILLS “How to Wow” Listed in the top three fears that people have are: � Dying � Failing and � Public Speaking Listed in the top three requirements for effective, successful people are: � Communication Skills � Organizational Skills and � Public Speaking Skills How do we achieve a balance between these two lists? Public speaking is a critical skill for all aspects of work. For some people, these skills seem to come naturally. However, for most of us - they do not. But, they can be learned. You can learn the skills required for and small show and tell at a meeting to teaching a training session to a large conference presentation. Learn to welcome the challenge of public speaking by managing the 4 – P formula: Prepare, Prepare, Prepare, Present! 1

Skills for Effective Presentations I. Audience Expectations A. Confidence and Competence B. Entertainment and Excellence C. Attention and Intention D. Prepared and Powerful. II. A Framework for Developing Presentations A. Getting started B. Questions and answers C. Getting their attention D. KISSS – keeping it short, simple and specific E. A directed approach F. Being objective and factual in interesting ways G. Preparing a speaking outline H. Developing effective support materials III. The Elements for Effectiveness A. Timing B. Focus C. Key words D. Theme E. Content F. Process 2

IV. Styles of Presentations A. Informative style B. Persuasive style C. Challenging style D. Motivational style E. Choosing the right style – and getting results V. Hints and Tips for Presentations A. Ways to make the point B. Tips for gaining interaction C. Working with group dynamics D. Managing the pace of your presentation E. Dealing with difficult questions F. Teaching and learning through presentations G. Using humour for added effectiveness H. Personalization – it works! Designed as a two -day workshop, it will be fast paced and highly interactive. Each participant will make four presentations, which will be videotaped and reviewed. There may also be up to three impromptu presentations. This is a learning opportunity with the application of the skills included. 3