Presentation Skills Workshop - Support Staff
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As a result of attending the course, participants should be able to:
- Speak to groups with confidence, professionalism and commitment
- Define the purpose and objectives of a presentation and anticipate the needs and expectations of the audience
- Manage nervousness and other negative pre-presentation feelings
- Plan, structure and prepare information and materials
- Begin and end a presentation with impact and authority
- Put together notes that work effectively "on the day"
- Communicate a clear message, project enthusiasm and maintain interest
- Project vocally with range, tone and variety
- Consider the various channels of face-to-face communication
- Use visual aids to enhance the appeal and clarity of a presentation
- Deal positively with questions, feedback and difficulties that may arise
- Describe their own "personal style" as a presenter and how to maximise its effectiveness.
Successful completion of the course and associated assessment will lead to a Level 3 certificate from the Open College Network. The course incorporates practice presentations, feedback and other practical exercises.
*THIS COURSE IS RUN BY THE LSHTM
Scope and syllabus
This programme is for any member of staff involved in delivering formal presentations, internally or externally, who wishes to develop and refine their skills, technique and "personal style" as a presenter.
