Phone: 877-332-2599 Sally.Mitsch@4pm.com # 203 Course Outline: Hone your body language, gestures and expressions Design compelling visual aids Make persuasive presentations Handle Q&A sessions with execs Influence decision-makers Business Simulation Practice every presentation privately with your instructor who plays the role of the executives in the audience. You will learn how to effectively answer their tough questions. #203 Professional Presentation Skills Professional Presentation Training You get advice and coaching for 1 year after the course
Personal and Private Instruction You study whenever you want. Complete the course in 3 weeks or take up to one year. Your instructor is available by phone or email whenever you have questions about an assignment or about using a technique. They will give you written feedback and a filmed copy of all your presentations. You practice proven presentation techniques in live online meetings. Your instructor plays the role of the executives and asks you the kind of questions they ask. In these private, live meetings you will: - Identify different personality types - Communicate effectively with each of these types - Tailor your presentations to influence and persuade people - Run effective meetings with executives as well as team members.
Enhance your ability to deliver presentations and run meetings that persuade executives to accept your recommendations Course Specifications Designed for experienced PMs 60 hours of work online Use your PC, Mac or iPad You study whenever you want Take up to 1 year to complete Approved by PMI for 60 PDUs You Will Master the Skills To: Engage your audience Give effective presentations Identify personality types Persuade people to your view Influence people so they agree Handle tough questions
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3- Assessing Your Audience Using psychological techniques, you will identify the personality types in your audience and learn the way each type likes to receive information. You will use those ideas to design pre-meetings, your presentation, handouts and visual aids to influence these types. Your presentation is followed by a Q&A session. You will receive written and video feedback from your instructor.
4- Small Group Meetings You will apply best practice communication techniques to a series of small group meetings composed of different personality types. You will adapt on the fly to their communications preferences. You will also resolve conflicts within the groups and guide each group to consensus. You will receive a video of your meetings along with your instructors written feedback.
5- Final Presentation In this videotaped presentation, you will face an audience of displeased executives, many of whom actively oppose the program you are presenting. You will need to deal with challenging questions and interruptions and try to persuade the audience to support your ideas. Your instructor will give you coaching on every aspect of your performance. You will receive written feedback and a video of your entire presentation including the Q&A session.
Work 1-to-1 with your instructor at your pace and practice each technique. You have: - textbook reading - lectures and videos online 24/7 - case study-based assignments - live online presentations - instructors feedback on all assignments - phone calls with your instructor 1- Gestures & Body Language In the first presentation, you will deliver a 10-minute talk over the Internet and your instructor will give you feedback on your body language, facial expressions and hand gestures. You will receive a video of your presentation with the feedback.
2- Visual Aids In the second presentation, you will design and use PowerPoint slides to augment your presentation. You will receive written and video feedback.