Topic: How to Give a Killer Presentation

Learning Objectives:

• Understand the interplay between “Structure”, “Content”, and “Delivery” in a presentation
• Ways to make a boring presentation exciting
• Strategies to reduce fear
• Practice a process to sell ideas

Experience level: Basic

Prerequisites: None

CPE Credit(s):  1 hour

Topic (Part 1): Presentation Fundamentals – Keys to Success

Learning Objectives:

• Identify best practices of exceptional presenters
• Develop a memory system to remember key points in a presentation
• How to open and close a memorable presentation
• Ways to control “butterflies"

Experience level: Basic

Prerequisites: None

CPE Credit(s):  2 hours

Topic (Part 2): Presenting complex information – Simplifying your message

Learning Objectives:

• Review the presentation structure to simplify complex information
• Utilizing analogies to make information more interesting and easier to understand
• Develop and practice delivering a short presentation following the simplification structure

Experience level: Basic

Prerequisites: None

CPE Credit(s):  1.8 hours

Topic (Part 3): Communicate with Impact – Break the boredom barrier

Learning Objectives:

• Develop increased flexibility through the use of expressions, gestures, and voice modulation
• Demonstrate ownership of material
• Present ideas in a captivating manner
• Overcome barriers that restrict flexibility

Experience level: Basic

Prerequisites: None

CPE Credit(s):  1.2 hours

Topic (Part 4): Dealing with Difficult Questions

Learning Objectives:

• Communicate clear, concise, positive messages
• Sell strategic ideas, self, and organization
• Communicate competence and confidence
• Think on your feet
• Maintain professional composure under pressure

Experience level: Basic

Prerequisites: None

CPE Credit(s):  1.5 hours