11: Presenting Skills for New Presenters  - A Personal Development Opportunity for the Novice Presenter 
 
Facilitators
Liz Spencer - Clinical Tutor, Gloucestershire 
 
 
Workshop Description   
Effective oral communication is a crucial skill for professionals. However, it is often overlooked and under-rehearsed in the scientific environment where presenters and their supervisors are concentrating on the content of the presentation rather than the method of delivery. Presenting to a large audience at a national conference is challenging particularly for first time presenters who are anxious about their presentation skills and also about handling any questions posed by the "expert" audience. Very few people have outstanding presentation skills as a natural talent. However practice and receiving specific feedback can improve performance. The workshop is aimed at those presenting this year at the ASM in Brighton who would like the opportunity to rehearse their presentation ahead of time.
 
 
Workshop Objective
  • Receive specific feedback and encouragement to enhance the "real" presentation
  • Learn how your voice, physical presence and behaviour are received by the audience.
  • Improve confidence with audience interaction
 
Educational Methods
Participants are invited to contact the workshop organiser prior to the ASM with their abstract and request for a presentation slot liz.spencer@gmx.com. A total of 12 people will be selected to attend, some of whom will not be allocated a personal slot but will be able to sit-in and learn from those presenting and listen to their feedback. Each presenter will be allocated a total of 15 minutes for presentation and feedback from the panel and from peers. Written feedback will also be provided. Priority will be given to first time presenters.