Do you believe that your organization has the capability to develop stronger communication skills when presenting your unique selling point, or when attending conferences, workshops or meetings? Do you believe that more skilled communication would ultimately make your company more profitable, but that you are missing the extra boost needed to reach your potential? Would you like to present yourself in a memorable and effective way without being negatively affected by having English as your medium? Do you find that success in communication, presentations and ongoing professional development is directly related?
Sometimes it is all about the fine details. The nuances in the way you communicate or present an offer and the details that make you memorable are what really make the difference between if a deal is made or not, if the board of directors approves your project, or if your team feels highly motivated or not. The ability to communicate adequately is becoming more and more crucial for the success of individuals and organizations. From Excellentia's perspective, presentation skills are about getting your message across properly, with the right emphasis and in the right context. Delivering a lecture or presentation in the best way possible for different audiences and for different purposes can sometimes be a challenge.
Questions like the following can complicate a presentation: How do I exceed the audience's expectations of my performance and how do I know I did a great performance? How can I capture the audience's interest and, when that is achieved, how do I maintain their undivided attention? Excellentia's presentation skills packages proceed from where you are today in your presentation skill ability and illustrate how you can develop your skills and talent, regardless of the type of presentation. A well-executed presentation will considerably increase your chances of achieving your goals.
Package I: Introduction to Presentation Skills
Introduction package (one half-day workshop and two individual follow-up meetings)
Introduction to Presentation Skills is an intensive introduction to effectively communicating to an audience in English, with the focus being on making a lasting impression. The participants will gain knowledge on how they can prepare themselves for a short presentation in a way that suits and motivates them. There will be an emphasis on how to increase one's awareness of the general impression during a presentation and how to reach out with the most appropriate message for the audience.
Package II: Tailored Presenting
Midsize package (two half-day workshops and three individual follow-up meetings)
In Tailored Presenting, priority is given to the actual execution of various types of presentations and how the participants can use established and effective techniques to facilitate both preparation and the actual performance, leaving the audience with a strong impression. Great emphasis is put on the implementation of presentation methods, whether it is a presentation in front of a board of directors, a potential client or a department team. During the actual workshop the participants have the opportunity to prepare and give presentations and translate theory into practice by applying the methods taught in the workshop. Immediate group feedback and individual follow-up sessions improve and refine one's personal presentation skills.
Package III: Excelling in Presenting
Premium package (two full-day workshops and four individual follow-up meetings)
The main goal of Excelling in Presenting is to help participants fine tune their speaking skills and therefore develop into even more inspiring speakers This format especially puts emphasis on improving the talent of the individual by giving new perspectives on the art of presenting. Techniques for segmenting the audience and how to design a presentation to be hands-on, in order for it to be as informative and compelling as possible, will be introduced. Feedback and active implementation of theoretical knowledge gives participants the opportunity to internalize presentation techniques and to proactively substantiate the presentation. After being part of Excelling in Presenting, the ability to differentiate specific approaches according to their effectiveness for different kind of audiences will be developed, allowing the individual to deliver an excellent presentation.