A presentation is a great opportunity to influence the thinking of others, as well as to advance your career. In the Persuasive Presentations course, we cover the essentials of how to make a polished, effective presentation. Topics covered include the process flow for the construction of a great presentation, preparation techniques, how to engage with the audience, how to improve your body language, and much more.
Learning Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:
Recognize the methods available for learning more about the audience.
Specify how to change the behavior of the audience.
Specify how a presentation should be adjusted when the audience is senior managers.
Describe the various parts of a presentation, and what each one should contain.
Recognize the reasons for using different types of visuals in a presentation.
Identify the methods that can be used to enhance the quality of visuals.
Specify how a presentation should be adjusted when it is scheduled for late in the day.
Recognize the various preparation steps to work through just before a presentation begins.
Identify the methods for improving one's performance in a question and answer session.
Recognize the ways in which one can obtain information about the impact of a presentation.
Describe how to deal with a difficult audience member.
Specify how one's eye communication with the audience can be improved.
Major Topics
Persuasive Presentations
The Importance of Having a Connection
The Difficult Audience Member
Effective Phrasing
The Dress Code
Foreign Language Presentations
