ll presentations should engage and persuade the audience, but many people are uncertain (and fearful) about presenting in public. In 2008 research updated the Top 10 Fears as ranging from Speaking in Public (No.1) through to fear of Water (drowning etc). To know how to create, plan and build a presentation + be able to structure and deliver an informative and winning presentation is an attainable, high level professional skill you need to invest in. The ability to deliver and interact with the audience requires core knowledge and skills that this program will identify, practice and problem solve for each participant.

Program elements can include:

• Where to start – why you?

• The Essential Planning Elements – including the Four W’s

• Targeting Your Audience – the Diversity Strategies

• Structure and Flow

• Techniques for Engagement

• Preparing yourself – what you need to know to be ready

• Great Presentations – the Facts

• Critical Tactics – what works and what doesn’t

• Managing Challenges – questions and “tricky” audience members

• Techniques which contribute to a good presentation

• Equipment and Environment

• Options for Multimedia presentations

• Visuals and Verbal Cues

The importance of maximising your presentation ability can’t be under stated. From meetings to interviews, from negotiations to coaching – delivering successful presentations is an essential skill that APA Training & Development can provide for you.