RSC - Advancing the Chemical Sciences


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Presentation Skills


24 April 2008, Burlington House, Piccadilly, London, W1J 0BA, UK


Overview


There are times when you may need to speak with authority and be able to give convincing presentations to people you come into contact with. How confident are you at using a presentation to influence key decisions that need to be made, or to win more resources for your area of work? Being able to achieve a professional image whilst delivering an effective presentation can become a reality for you.

This course gives you the opportunity to present to a small group and then receive feedback on aspects of your work, such as content, the level of interest gained, your use of visual aids and your overall effectiveness. All feedback is handled in a supportive and encouraging manner with the aim of helping you to develop your skills even further.

Half day course plus half day pre-course preparation which needs to be carried out by delegates before attending.


Objectives


The objectives of the day are to enable you to:

  • Prepare, deliver and receive feedback on a presentation of your choice 
  • Produce appropriate notes to support your presentation 
  • Understand how to maximise the impact of visual aids 
  • Develop greater confidence in working with audiences of varying size 
  • Appreciate all the strengths that you can use within your presentation

Key features


  • Assessment of your presentation style 
  • A highly interactive session allowing for any concerns to be explored 
  • The provision of a professional coach to guide you through this learning experience 
  • Excellent reference material for you to take away   

Benefits to you and your organisation


  • An enhanced ability to work with an audience when presenting
  • A more confident and effective presentation style
  • Greater confidence in planning future presentations
  • The development of effective visual aid materials
  • A more skilled and confident communicator within the organisation

Who should attend?


  • Anyone who is involved in the preparing and delivery of presentations 
  • People who may need to work with groups on a regular basis when they may need to influence outcomes or sell ideas