Delivering brilliant presentations

"I don't like doing presentations: I'm always so nervous"

Nerves are a good thing. No, honestly, they are. You should be a wee bit nervous before a presentation because that shows you care. You really want to do well.

Unfortunately, some people can't get past those nerves.

This module tackles head-on the reasons we are nervous by systematically identifying and removing the barriers to giving an excellent presentation.

Note:  There is a close relationship between this module and Microsoft PowerPoint.

Duration: Two days

The ideal delegate is: Someone who sees delivering a presentation as a chore to be avoided, or as a scary experience, perhaps because they lack confidence in themselves.

Outline content: The barriers to effective presenting The behaviours of an excellent presenter Why preparation is vital Planning and structuring Handling presentation media Understanding your audience Several skills practices PowerPoint demonstration

Cool activities include: A tattie-masher, a jar of sweets, and a "Pulp Fiction" DVD