The programme is appropriate for people who need to enhance their professional image, anyone who presents at board level, people who want to become more persuasive and sell their ideas effectively, technical people who need to make complex ideas more clearly understood, anyone who must handle questions or respond to very pointed enquiries and teams from organisations that tender, short list and gain business based on final presentation.

Key Objectives:

• Presentation Technique. How to project a more professional image in strategic situations. Get a more consistent positive reaction from an audience. How to highlight key points/issues. Develop more ability to persuade others.
• Clarity of Expression. Develop clarity and concise expression. How to win the audience over. Break complex material down to its simplest form. Learn to illustrate and clarify points. How to organise the structure and flow of a presentation.
• Personal Presence. How to understand and capitalise on group dynamics. Learn how others perceive us. Using voice modulation, pacing, and tempo to maintain a high level of interest. Excite others to action. Project self-assurance.
• Sell Ideas. Learn strategy of presenting solutions. How to handle and diffuse challenging questions. Ways to ask for action/decision. Respond quickly and succinctly under pressure. Technique of dealing with an open antagonist whilst maintaining control.
• Freedom of Expression. Becoming more comfortable thinking on my feet. Say what I think without causing resentment. Add more excitement to my personality. Reduce intimidation. Disagree without being disagreeable.
• Confidence & Attitude Control. A greater belief in myself and my ability. Take control in pressurised situations. Minimise any apprehension through effective preparation and delivery. Become a more flexible communicator.

Programme Duration: Two consecutive days, 9.00 am - 5.00 pm each day

Participants and their line manager are personally interviewed prior to the programme in order that specific and measurable behaviour and skill development objectives are documented. Feedback and ongoing evaluation is maintained throughout the project against the agreed development objectives.

Post programme coaching and support is available.