• Training & Workshops

Seminar Content

This two-day workshop will help participants develop skills necessary to become more proficient in providing information to others.

The purpose of the Soft Skills Training Series is to assist participants in developing the personal attributes necessary to effectively relate to others. This workshop is intended to complement the participant’s current presentation skill set, making public speaking less terrifying and more enjoyable.

Who Should Attend

This workshop is designed for anybody who presents, such as a trainer, a meeting facilitator, speaker or seminar discussion leader.

Recommended Training and/or Experience

None

Seminar Materials

Each participant will receive a course manual and related exercise materials.

Seminar Goals

• 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

Seminar Outline

• Creating the Program
  • Performing a Needs Analysis
  • Writing the Basic Outline
  • Researching, Writing and Editing

• Choosing Your Delivery Methods
  • Basic Methods
  • Advanced Methods
  • Basic Criteria to Consider

• Verbal Communication Skills
  • Listening and Hearing: They Aren’t the Same Thing
  • Asking Questions
  • Communicating with Power

• Non-Verbal Communication Skills
  • Body Language
  • Gestures
  • The Signals You Send to Others
  • It’s Not What You Say, It’s How You Say It

• Overcoming Nervousness
  • Preparing Mentally
  • Physical Relaxation Techniques
  • Appearing Confident in Front of the Crowd

• Creating Fantastic Flip Charts
  • Required Tools
  • The Advantages of Pre-Writing
  • Using Colors Appropriately
  • Creating a Plan B

• Creating Compelling PowerPoint Presentations
  • Required Tools
  • Tips and Tricks
  • Creating a Plan B

• Wow ‘Em with the Whiteboard
  • Traditional and Electronic Whiteboards
  • Using Colors Appropriately
  • Creating a Plan B

• Vibrant Videos and Amazing Audio
  • Required Tools
  • Tips and Tricks
  • Creating a Plan B

• Pumping it Up a Notch
  • Make Them Laugh a Little
  • Ask Them a Question
  • Encouraging Discussion