Successful Business Presentations
Gaining and retaining your audience's attention
Course Summary
If you have ever dreaded talking to an audience, be it customers or colleagues, then this course is for you. Working alongside other delegates who have exactly the same objectives as you provides a tremendous confidence boost. Few courses offer such total involvement with an absolute guarantee of improvement. Through the art of 'confidence and competence' you will not eliminate the butterflies completely but at least they will be flying in formation!
Who should attend?
Anyone whose work involves addressing meetings or making presentations to groups will benefit from this course. It is equally suited for experienced and inexperienced speakers and the techniques taught cater for both formal and informal occasions and all ranges of audience sizes and types.
By attending this course you will understand how to…
- Set your objective - decide on your desired outcome and make it clear to your audience
- Structure your presentation - preparing your presentation in a logical yet persuasive style, giving it a beginning, middle and end
- Recognise the importance of opening and closing - how to use them to gain attention and commitment
- Use all forms of visual aids effectively - without overusing or abusing
- Make the most of your voice - introduce variety by using your range of tone and volume to its full
- Handle questions confidently - whilst remaining focused on your own objectives.