Course Description
This program can benefit anyone who presents; a trainer, a meeting facilitator, speaker, or seminar discussion leader. No matter which role you are assuming, this workshop will help you become more efficient and proficient with the skills of providing information to others.
Course Outline
1 - Getting Started
- Icebreaker
- Housekeeping Items
- The Parking Lot
- Workshop Objectives
2 - Creating the Program
- Performing a Needs Analysis
- Writing the Basic Outline
- Researching, Writing, and Editing
3 - Choosing Your Delivery Methods
- Basic Methods
- Advanced Methods
- Basic Criteria to Consider
4 - Verbal Communication Skills
- Listening and Hearing: They Aren’t the Same Thing
- Asking Questions
- Communicating with Power
5 - Non-Verbal Communication Skills
- Body Language
- It’s Not What You Say, It’s How You Say It
6 - Overcoming Nervousness
- Preparing Mentally
- Physical Relaxation Techniques
7 - Creating Fantastic Flip Charts
- Required Tools
- The Advantages of Pre-Writing
- Using Colors Appropriately
- Creating a Plan B
8 - Creating Compelling PowerPoint Presentations
- Required Tools
- Tips and Tricks
- Creating a Plan B
9 - Wow ‘Em with the Whiteboard
- Traditional and Electronic Whiteboards
- Required Tools
- Using Colors Appropriately
- Creating a Plan B
10 - Vibrant Videos and Amazing Audio
- Required Tools
- Tips and Tricks
- Creating a Plan B
11 - Pumping it Up a Notch
- Make Them Laugh a Little
- Encouraging Discussion
- Dealing with Questions
12 - Wrapping Up
- Words from the Wise
- Review of Parking Lot
- Lessons Learned
- Completion of Action Plans and Evaluations
There are no prerequisites for this course.
Course Information
Length: 1 day
Format: Lecture and Lab
Delivery Method: n/a
Max. Capacity: 16
Schedule
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