Present Like a Pro: Design and Deliver Effective PowerPoint Presentations

Would you like your staff to effectively communicate their ideas through PowerPoint presentations, both in person and via online meeting platforms (e.g., WebEx, GoToMeeting)? In this session, your staff will learn the following essential communication skills needed to present ideas clearly, concisely, and effectively to colleagues, management, and customers.

1. Uncover key presentation points, using the Document Mapping™ technique, to save time and eliminate the need for rework.
2. Develop these key points with the audience’s needs in mind to address relevant business issues and to meet expectations.
3. Bottom-line points and organize thoughts to conduct business more quickly.
4. Establish a professional tone to maintain listener confidence.
5. Learn techniques for delivering presentations with impact and pizzazz to maintain interest and avoid the dreaded death by PowerPoint.
6. Format presentations for visual appeal and maximum readability to convey the message at a glance and to avoid visual clutter.
7. Develop strategies on how to keep the audience focused and on track to keep to the timetable.
8. Reduce apprehension and anxiety about presenting to maintain confidence and credibility.

Pre-work: Have your staff bring a short PowerPoint presentation —preferably one in progress—to class for review and discussion in breakout groups.