STAFF DEVELOPMENT

And Now Presenting... YOU!

This course is designed to build confidence in casual and formal presentation formats, with focus on the skills required to develop, organize and deliver a presentation that meets the needs of the audience. Presented in two parts, this course provides presentation theory and a casual presentation in Part 1, followed by a 10-minute formal recorded presentation and feedback session in Part 2. NOTE: This session can be delivered on site for your organization with customized content.

Length of Session: 8 hours over 2 sessions (one week apart)

Target Audience: All staff levels

Maximum Class Size: 6 (up to 20 if formal presentation is not recorded)

What is included with the session?

  • Instruction by an expert facilitator and HR professional

  • Small, interactive classes

  • Quick Reference Guide, Job Aids and Recorded Presentation Session

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

  • List adult learning principles

  • Analyze the audience to prepare a presentation that meets their needs

  • Organize thoughts into main and sub-topics

  • Describe tips for effective presentations, including technical topics

  • Conduct an effective Q&A segment

  • Determine appropriate visual aids to support the presentation

  • Identify types of challenging audience members and how to address them

  • · Know Your Audience

    · Establish Logistics

    · Organize the Presentation

    · Create Job Aids

    · Practice

  • · Effective Usage Tips

    · PowerPoint

    · Selecting Appropriate Type

  • · Handling the Q&A

    · Saying "I don't know"

    · Technical Presentation Tips

    · Recovering from Errors

    · "Drive By" Presentations

  • · Recorded Presentations

    · Giving Balanced Feedback

    · Feedback Sessions