Course Outline
Brief Introduction
Types of Presentations
Consulting and informational sessions.
Deliverable-focused presentations.
Report-style slides involving reading directly from the screen.
Slide Preparation
Aligning content with the presentation's duration.
Selecting schemes and designing custom layouts.
Structuring content flow—either from general to specific or vice versa.
Choosing appropriate titles and content scope.
Utilizing visualization techniques—graphs, tables, and informative illustrations.
Preparing a Sales Deck
Understanding the sales slide deck format.
Key steps to take before beginning the design process.
Essential elements to include in a sales slide deck.
Slide Composition
Structuring slides logically.
Effectively integrating visuals.
Incorporating Data
Using charts effectively.
Simplifying complex charts and graphs.
Determining which data points warrant a dedicated slide.
Avoiding cognitive overload for your audience.
Integrating with MS Excel.
Amplifying Your Message
Strategies for utilizing your slide deck to reinforce your narrative.
Support Materials
Speaker notes.
Handouts for clients.
Key Competencies of Effective Speakers
Voice modulation, diction, and non-verbal communication.
Personal branding and self-presentation.
Building credibility.
The Final Moments Before Presentation
Last 15 minutes of mental preparation.
Overcoming stage fright—taming the "tiger."
Making a strong first impression.
Establishing contact with the audience.
Leveraging breaks to refresh energy and maintain impact.
Common Errors to Avoid
Using unconventional or inappropriate metaphors (e.g., in life insurance contexts).
Over-analyzing minor physical details.
Balancing engagement with sufficient subject-specific detail.
Handling Crisis Situations and Improvisation
Managing equipment failures.
Correcting erroneous content on slides.
Responding to unexpected events and unforeseen circumstances.
Overview of Interactive Presentation Tools
Creating Flash-based presentations with Prezi.
Haiku Deck: A tool for interactive web and iOS presentations.
Creating animated narrator videos using GoAnimate.
Balsamiq: Designing effective mockups and wireframes.
PowerPoint Add-ins
Installing new plugins.
PowerPointLabs.
Office Timeline.
Poll Everywhere.
PowerMockup.
Oomfo.
Practice Makes Perfect
Using AutoSummarize tools.
Gathering feedback from participants.
Requirements
Proficiency in PowerPoint is strongly recommended.
Custom Corporate Training
Training solutions designed exclusively for businesses.
- Customized Content: We adapt the syllabus and practical exercises to the real goals and needs of your project.
- Flexible Schedule: Dates and times adapted to your team's agenda.
- Format: Online (live), In-company (at your offices), or Hybrid.
Price per private group, online live training, starting from 2600 € + VAT*
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Testimonials (4)
The energy of the trainer and how he conducted the course
Lawrence Rhein - LKQ Polska Sp. z o. o.
Course - Public Speaking 101: The Art of Mastering Self-Expression (With Social Media Relevance)
interaction and discussion with each other in different groups, together with some games.
- Netherlands Business Support Office (NBSO) Indonesia
Course - High-Impact Communication Skills
The people aspect: How important it is to try to find out what the audience is expecting and what questions they could ask. And how important my attitude towards presenting and the audience is for the success of the presentation. I think I understand now much better how to have successfull presentations and the importance of regular training/preparation.
Manuel Wymann
Course - Presenting with Confidence
Useful practical situations, great trainer and organisation
