The ability to speak in front of a roomful of strangers or your peers, and present ideas and information in an engaging and interesting way, is one of the most important business skills you can acquire. Yet many people avoid making presentations because they believe they cannot overcome their nervousness or fear. This two-part program provides practical techniques for giving more effective presentations. Topics include planning and organizing your presentation, effective delivery methods, visual aids, and overcoming nervousness. You will have the opportunity to practice these skills and receive supportive feedback in a non-threatening environment.

Learning Outcomes:

• Recognize one's anxiety around presentations and develop strategies to overcome it
• Describe how adult learning principles increase effectiveness in presentations
• Identify and employ different learning styles for the delivery of effective presentations
• Identify and apply some standard steps to planning and delivering great presentations
• Identify the dos and don'ts when using visual aids
• Enhance your own skills through participation in practice presentations

Competencies:

The workshop will help increase the following competencies included in Queen's Competency Dictionary:

• Communication
• Business acumen
• Initiative