• Overcoming their natural reluctance to present.
• Discovering what they need to learn to become better.
• Practicing presentations in a safe, non-threatening environment.

The course content is presented in lectures and instructor-led discussions; the primary learning focus is on individual and small-group exercises and videotaped practice sessions.  The presentation activities and critique from peers and instructors are the keys to the success of the course.

Attendees:
Anyone who presents, whether formal or informal, to large or small groups, one-on-one, internally or externally, will benefit from this class.

Timing:
Consider making this course available to support any major organizational initiatives that will increase the need for internal or external communication. This is a good course to support organizational change/development processes or promotion of a group of individuals to management level.

Objectives:
After completing this course, participants will be able to:

• Determine the purpose(s) of a presentation.
• Overcome physical and verbal distractions in a presentation.
• Determine their most successful style and delivery method.
• Organize a presentation using the “Persuasive Presentations” Model.
• Deliver a presentation using visual aids.
• Respond to audience questions and objections professionally.
• Use the most appropriate techniques for overcoming anxiety.
• Use efficient and effective practice strategies.

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