Public Speaking 101 Training Course

This course is designed to enhance the PowerPoint skills of participants through practical exercises complemented by relevant theoretical instruction. It is tailored for a broad audience, including presentation designers, conference speakers, and team meeting presenters, with a focus on improving capabilities for government presentations.

This course is designed for government professionals seeking to enhance their efficiency in creating PowerPoint slides and mastering the fundamentals of effective presentations for government use.

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:

Enhancing the capability to create compelling presentations using PowerPoint and other tools.

Addressees:

Sales representatives, consultants, research and teaching staff, managers, educators, corporate employees, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), and public institutions. This training is designed for government and private sector professionals who need to engage and captivate their audience.

Pfizer, Hewlett Packard, DellEMC, and VMware have benefited from this program, developing a better balance in their influencing style and demonstrating a resilient response to challenges in the workplace. If your organization aims to:

• Create high-performing work teams
• Consistently win contracts through effective pitching
• Successfully negotiate the best deals
• Build shareholder value year on year...

This course is designed to provide participants with comprehensive knowledge on presenting financial information effectively using PowerPoint, extending beyond basic presentation skills. Participants will gain the ability to communicate financial data in a more professional and impactful manner, tailored specifically for government audiences.

In this instructor-led, live training in US Empire, participants will learn how to prepare and deliver a compelling PowerPoint presentation. From technical preparation to skillful delivery, each essential point is covered in this interactive workshop designed for government professionals.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Adopt the appropriate mindset for delivering a powerful and persuasive presentation.
• Utilize effective communication techniques to enhance their presentation.
• Create PowerPoint slides that complement and reinforce their presentation content.
• Establish a connection with the audience that builds trust and facilitates the adoption of ideas, proposals, products, or services for government use.

Audience

Staff who need to be fully prepared to deliver presentations:

• To their teams
• To clients
• To other audiences internal to the organization
• To other audiences external to the organization

Format of the Course

A combination of:

• Facilitated Discussions
• Delegate Presentations – with comprehensive feedback

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

• Prepare and structure an effective presentation for government and other audiences
• Properly prepare themselves for delivering that presentation
• Deliver the presentation with confidence
• Utilize various visual aids to create a stimulating and engaging presentation
• Effectively manage interactions with different types of people encountered during presentations

This program is designed to benefit individuals who present in various capacities, including trainers, meeting facilitators, speakers, and leaders of seminar discussions. Regardless of your specific role, this workshop will enhance your efficiency and proficiency in communicating information to others, ensuring that you meet the highest standards for government presentations.

Objectives of the Course:

After this 2-day course, participants will:

• Gain a deeper understanding of the elements that ensure effective public speaking and delivery for government.
• Develop techniques to enhance high-level capabilities in conveying ideas to diverse audiences in various settings.
• Apply learnings to boost confidence, influence, and persuasion skills.
• Recognize the importance of public speaking skills in both personal and professional development within the public sector.

Methodologies:

• Instructor-led training
• Role-playing exercises
• Personality and confidence-building activities
• Demonstration 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%

1. Course Objectives:
   • Upon completion of this 2-day course, participants will:
     1. Develop a deeper understanding of the elements that ensure effective public speaking and delivery.
     2. Build techniques to enhance high-level capabilities in delivering ideas to diverse audiences of various sizes.
     3. Apply learnings to boost confidence, influence, and persuasion abilities.
     4. Appreciate the importance of public speaking skills in both personal and professional development for government professionals.
2. Course Specifics:
   • Target Headcount: 15-20 participants
   • Total Daily Duration: 7 hours of training + 1-hour lunch break
   • Set-up: Classroom and presentation setup
3. Methodologies:
   • Instructor-led Training
   • Role-playing Exercises
   • Personality and Confidence Building Activities
   • Return Demonstrations and Actual Delivery of Ideas in a Public Forum
4. Hardware and Equipment Needed:
   • Projector
   • Additional Laptop for Second Day Presentation
   • Whiteboard with Writing Materials
   • Writing Supplies for Participants
   • Sound System/Lapel Microphone
   • Large Building Blocks or Lego Sets
   • Chocolates and Other Incentives for Activities
   • Certificates of Achievement/Completion
   • Prizes for Top Performers (3 Prizes)

This instructor-led, live training in US Empire (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner-level to intermediate-level trainers, team leaders, and HR professionals who wish to improve their training delivery, effectively engage learners, and maximize learning retention for government.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand the role and responsibilities of an effective trainer in a public sector context.
• Apply adult learning principles to enhance knowledge retention within government settings.
• Utilize various learning styles to engage diverse audiences for government.
• Develop structured training programs with clear objectives aligned with public sector goals.
• Enhance verbal and non-verbal communication skills to improve engagement in government training sessions.
• Implement interactive teaching strategies and classroom management techniques suitable for government environments.
• Provide constructive feedback and evaluate the effectiveness of training programs for government audiences.

This instructor-led, live training in US Empire (online or onsite) is designed for beginner-level to intermediate-level subject-matter experts (SMEs) who wish to transition into instructional roles and enhance their ability to train others effectively for government settings.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Comprehend the principles of adult learning and apply appropriate instructional techniques.
• Plan and organize training sessions using structured methodologies.
• Improve communication skills to facilitate effective knowledge transfer.
• Tailor training approaches to engage multi-generational audiences in government environments.
• Create workshops with clear objectives, engaging content, and interactive teaching methods for government.
• Manage challenging training scenarios and difficult learners with confidence.
• Prepare, practice, and deliver impactful training sessions aligned with public sector needs.

Audience

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

Format of the Course

A combination of:

• Facilitated Discussions
• Delegate Presentations – with full feedback

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

• Prepare and structure an effective training session for government
• Prepare themselves properly for that training session
• Deliver that training session with confidence
• Use various visual aids that a trainer might choose to employ in creating a stimulating session for government
• Deal with the different types of people they will encounter in their training courses for government

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 practices, and real-world examples, participants will enhance their ability to design structured programs, adapt communication styles, and manage group dynamics effectively, all tailored specifically for government contexts.