Public Speaking 101 Training Course

This course is designed to enhance the PowerPoint skills of participants through practical exercises complemented by pertinent theoretical instruction. It is tailored for a broad audience, including presentation designers, as well as conference speakers and team meeting presenters. The curriculum aligns with the needs of professionals in various roles, ensuring that they can effectively communicate their messages in a clear and engaging manner, particularly for government and other public sector applications.

This course is designed for individuals seeking to enhance their efficiency in creating and presenting slides using PowerPoint, with a focus on practical skills that can be applied in various professional settings, including those for government. Participants will learn foundational techniques for building and delivering effective presentations.

This course is designed for government sales teams. It emphasizes the effective use of PowerPoint’s functionalities to enhance the sales process. Key topics include strategies for presenting data clearly, avoiding overly cluttered slides, and identifying essential elements to highlight in a sales presentation for government audiences.

Objective:

To enhance the capability of creating compelling presentations using PowerPoint and other tools for government and organizational settings.

Addressees:

This training is designed for sales representatives, consultants, researchers, educators, managers, corporate employees, small to medium enterprise (SME) owners, and public sector professionals. The goal is to equip these individuals with the skills needed to effectively engage an audience and maintain their interest when presenting in various professional environments.

Pfizer, Hewlett Packard, DellEMC, and VMware have all benefited from this program, achieving a more balanced approach to influence and demonstrating resilience in the face of workplace challenges. If your organization seeks to: - Create high-performing work teams - Consistently secure contracts through effective pitches - Successfully negotiate optimal deals - Continuously build shareholder value then our influencing program for government can help you achieve these goals.

This course is designed to equip participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively present financial information using PowerPoint, beyond just presentation techniques. Participants will learn how to convey financial data in a more professional manner, ensuring clarity and precision in their communications for government and other public sector contexts.

In this instructor-led, live training for government participants in [location], attendees will learn how to prepare and deliver a compelling PowerPoint presentation. The workshop covers essential aspects from technical preparation to skillful delivery, providing a comprehensive and interactive learning experience. By the end of this training, participants will be able to: - Adopt the appropriate mindset for delivering a powerful and convincing presentation. - Utilize effective communication techniques to enhance their presentations. - Develop PowerPoint slides that complement and reinforce their message. - Establish a connection with the audience that builds trust and facilitates the adoption of ideas, proposals, products, or services.

Audience

Staff who need to be fully prepared to deliver presentations:

• To their teams
• To clients
• To other internal audiences within the organization
• To external audiences outside the organization

Format of the Course for Government

A combination of:

• Facilitated discussions
• Participant presentations – with comprehensive feedback

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

• Prepare and structure an effective presentation
• Properly prepare themselves for delivering a presentation
• Deliver a presentation with confidence
• Utilize various visual aids to create engaging presentations
• Effectively manage interactions with different audience types during presentations

This program is designed to enhance the presentation skills of individuals in various roles, including trainers, meeting facilitators, speakers, and seminar leaders. Regardless of the specific capacity in which you serve, this workshop will equip you with the necessary tools and techniques to become more effective and efficient in conveying information to others, ensuring alignment with the standards and objectives for government communication.

### Objectives of the Course: After completing this 2-day course, participants will: - Gain a deeper understanding of the elements that ensure effective public speaking and delivery. - Develop techniques to enhance high-level capabilities in conveying ideas to diverse audiences of any size. - Apply learnings to boost confidence, influence, and persuasion abilities. - Recognize the importance of public speaking skills in both personal and professional development. ### Methodologies: - Instructor-Led Training - Role Playing - Personality and Confidence Building Exercises - Return Demonstrations and Actual Delivery of Ideas in a Public Forum ### Criteria for Best Performers: - Originality of Content: 15% - Complexity of Delivery: 20% - Effective Flow of Ideas: 15% - Mastery of the Subject: 30% - Clarity of Materials: 10% - Personal Delivery and Confidence: 10% This course is designed to align with public sector workflows, governance, and accountability standards for government professionals.

1. Course Objectives:
   • Upon completion of this 2-day course, participants will:
     1. Gain a deeper understanding of the elements that ensure effective public speaking and delivery.
     2. Develop techniques to enhance high-level capabilities in presenting ideas to diverse audiences of any size.
     3. Apply learnings to boost confidence, influence, and persuasion skills.
     4. Recognize the importance of public speaking skills in both personal and professional development for government employees.
2. Course Details:
   • Target Participant Count: 15-20 individuals
   • Total Daily Duration: 7 hours of instruction + 1-hour lunch break
   • Setup Requirements: Classroom and presentation setup
3. Training Methodologies:
   • Instructor-led training sessions
   • Role-playing exercises
   • Personality and confidence-building activities
   • Demonstration and actual delivery of ideas in a public forum setting
4. Required Hardware and Equipment:
   • Projector
   • Additional laptop for the second day’s presentation
   • Whiteboard with writing materials
   • Writing supplies for participants
   • Sound system and lapel microphone
   • Large building blocks or Legos
   • Treats such as chocolates and other tokens for activities
   • Certificates of achievement/completion
   • Awards for top performers (3 prizes)

This instructor-led, live training in [location] (online or onsite) is designed for government trainers, team leaders, and HR professionals at the beginner to intermediate level who aim to enhance their training delivery, effectively engage learners, and maximize learning retention. By the end of this training, participants will be able to: - Understand the role and responsibilities of an effective trainer for government. - Apply adult learning principles to improve knowledge retention. - Utilize various learning styles to engage diverse audiences. - Develop structured training programs with clear objectives. - Enhance verbal and non-verbal communication skills to better engage learners. - Implement interactive teaching strategies and classroom management techniques. - Provide constructive feedback and evaluate the effectiveness of training programs.

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is designed for government subject-matter experts (SMEs) at the beginner to intermediate level who wish to transition into instructor roles and enhance their ability to train others effectively. By the end of this training, participants will be able to: - Understand the principles of adult learning and apply appropriate instructional methods. - Organize training sessions effectively using structured planning techniques. - Enhance communication skills to facilitate better knowledge transfer. - Engage multi-generational audiences with tailored training approaches. - Develop workshops with clear objectives, dynamic content, and interactive teaching methods. - Manage challenging training situations and difficult learners with confidence. - Prepare, practice, and deliver impactful training sessions for government contexts.

Audience

Staff members who need to be fully prepared to deliver high-quality training sessions for government

Format of the Course

The course is structured as a combination of:

• Facilitated Discussions
• Participant Presentations – with comprehensive feedback

By the End of the Course, Participants Will Be Able to:

• Prepare and structure an effective training session
• Ensure they are adequately prepared for the training session
• Deliver the training session with confidence
• Utilize various visual aids to create engaging and stimulating sessions
• Manage interactions with different types of participants encountered in their training courses

This course equips participants with the essential knowledge and skills required to design, deliver, and manage effective training programs for adult learners. By examining how adults learn, the stages of training delivery, and strategies for addressing challenges, participants will be able to create engaging learning experiences that meet the diverse needs of their groups. Through practical techniques, reflective exercises, and real-world examples, participants will enhance their ability to design structured programs, adapt communication styles, and manage group dynamics effectively. This course is tailored to support professionals in enhancing their training capabilities for government and other public sector environments.