Being able to communicate with various
audiences via presentations, speeches and webinars is a key element for
success. As Shakespeare said, “No man is lord of anything ‘til he
communicate his parts to others.” Examples abound where speaking
ability has helped open doors (think Barack Obama), won important
contracts, inspired colleagues, and led to leadership positions.
With current presentations technology, executives and other
team members are able to prepare and deliver presentations of much
better quality than back in the color slide and overhead projector
days. Unfortunately too many of today’s presentations are famous for
overwhelming audiences with boring, unfathomable material and imparting
a high urge for audience members to flee the conference room. This
session will explore key factors that make the difference between
interesting, useful presentations and those that hinder, rather than
aid, communication.
What You Will Learn
We’ll examine keys to success in four primary areas
- Planning - being clear about your audiences, your objectives, and strategy
- Preparing – organizing your material, developing reinforcing
materials, creating visual support that truly helps, not hinders
communication
- Proofing – getting ready so your presentation goes smoothly
- Performing – delivering to keep audiences onboard, not put them to sleep.
Who Should Participate
These techniques apply to team members who give presentations to
customers, upper management, colleagues, public groups, industry and
association conferences: executives, program managers, sales teams,
techies and more.
Thanks
John Mathew
