Writing and Presenting in Public (download pdf)
A two day practical course that gives participants the opportunity to learn and to practice presentation skills and techniques in a safe and positive environment. We use minimum theory, maximum tips and practice, structured feedback, and video recording to ensure that participants get the most out of the time spent.
Our next public course
Our next 2 days public course Writing and Presenting in Public will take place on September, 22nd -23rd in Geneva. Contact us by email info@virak.com to know more.
To understand what comprises effective presentations, what to do, what not to do, and to practice these skills in a safe environment. Participants walk out with confidence in themselves when presenting.
Target Audience
Any individual who presents in front of an audience (large or small), and who wishes to present themselves effectively.
Agenda
1. Introduction
2. Planning the Presentation
a. Know your audience
b. Beginnings and endings
c. Using Visual Aids
d. Using notes
3. Writing Presentations
a. The Pyramid Principle in action
b. Building a story
c. Distilling the main message
d. Getting the message across
4. Dealing with questions, objections and push-back
5. Facilitating discussions and engaging with the audience
6. Non-verbal behaviour
7. Executing the presentation
a. Preparing and using notes
b. Preparing and using visual aids
c. Breathe life into your presentation
d. Show energy and confidence
e. The presentation itself
f. Conclusion
Take aways
• Handout of all the course slides
• Handout of “Do’s and Don’t’s in Presenting”
• Hard copy and PDF of the Pyramid Principle Sheet
• “My Objectives” sheet
• Each participant receives a DVD of their individual presentations, including the feedback of each session.