Business Presentation Skills for Design and Technical Leaders in

In today's fast-paced business world, the ability to effectively present ideas and information is essential for success in any industry, including design and technical fields. This 5-day course is designed to help design and technical leaders hone their presentation skills and effectively communicate their ideas to a variety of stakeholders.

Outputs

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
- Develop and deliver clear, concise, and compelling presentations
- Effectively communicate technical information to a non-technical audience
- Use visual aids and other tools to enhance their presentations
- Respond effectively to questions and objections during presentations
- Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders through effective communication

Objectives

The objectives of this course are to:
- Build confidence in delivering presentations to a variety of stakeholders
- Develop skills in effective communication, including body language, tone, and word choice
- Enhance knowledge of visual aids and other tools to effectively communicate technical information
- Provide strategies for responding to questions and objections during presentations
- Create a foundation for building and maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders

Who Should Attend this course

This course is designed for design and technical leaders, including:
- Directors of Technical & Design Management
- Technical project managers
- Design managers
- Technical team leaders

Outline

Day 1: Introduction to Business Presentation Skills

- Overview of the course and learning objectives
- The importance of effective communication in design and technical fields
- Setting the foundation for effective presentations
- Overview of visual aids and tools for enhancing presentations

Day 2: Building Confidence in Presentations

- Understanding and managing stage fright
- Developing a strong, confident presence
- Strategies for building rapport with the audience

Day 3: Effective Communication Techniques

- The impact of body language, tone, and word choice on presentations
- Strategies for effectively communicating technical information to a non-technical audience

Day 4: Enhancing Presentations with Visual Aids

- Best practices for using visual aids, such as slides and graphics, to enhance presentations
- Overview of tools and resources for creating effective visual aids

Day 5: Responding to Questions and Objections

- Preparing for and responding to questions and objections during presentations
- Strategies for building and maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders through effective communication.
By the end of this course, participants will have the skills and confidence necessary to effectively communicate their ideas and technical information to a variety of stakeholders.

Throughout the course, participants will have the opportunity to work on practical exercises and case studies to apply the concepts and skills they have learned. The course will also include interactive discussions and opportunities for participants to share their experiences and insights.