Communication and Presentation Skills

As a leader you could be communicating one-on-one to direct reports or en masse to your employees, shareholders, or other external stakeholders. In any of those situations, the message you are delivering needs to resonate. This course will assist in learning how to create a compelling program, using various types of visual aids, and engaging the audience.

Learning Objectives

• Perform a needs analysis and prepare an outline
• Select presentation delivery methods
• Practice verbal and non-verbal communication skills
• Knock down nervousness
• Develop and use flip charts with color
• Create targeted PowerPoint presentations
• Utilize white boarding for reinforcement
• Describe how video and audio enhance a presentation and list criteria for determining what types to use
• Enrich the learning experience with humor, questions, and discussion