Effective Presentation
Skills Training
Courses
in Oxford, Oxfordshire
Looking for Presentation Skills training courses near Oxford?
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We run 1 day courses on Effective Business Presentations and an
Advanced
Presentations Workshop in Oxford.
Effective Business
Presentations:
Young Markets - Effective Business Presentations Skills course. A one
day, interactive course that will show you the ropes and let you
practise. All you ever needed to know about how to structure and give a presentation, but were afraid to ask.
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Where: |
Regus, 7200 The Quorum, Oxford
Business Park North, Garsington Road, Oxford OX4 2JZ |
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When: |
Wed 30th April 2008
Fri 18th July 2008
Wed 8th October 2008 |
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How much: |
£285 (ex VAT)
10% discount for 2 or more people on the same course |
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How Long: |
1 day |
| Max number of delegates: |
6 |
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Who should attend: |
Anyone who has to stand up in front of an audience and get them to
listen, including sales people, managers, marketing staff, consultants,
project managers, engineers and trainers, will benefit for the unique
insights provided by this course. Both novice and experienced presenters
have rated this course as a 5 out of 5. |
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Who gives it: |
Graham Young, Senior Partner at Young
Markets. The course has been developed following many years of
designing, creating and giving presentations in my role as marketing
manager/director for multi-national companies. I have been running
successful presentation skills courses for over three years. |
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What it is all about:
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This course is designed
to improve the confidence and skills of you and your staff to ensure
that their future presentations are effective, informative and
entertaining business presentations. Presentations that convey your
message and compel people to act on what they have heard. |
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What you will gain: |
By attending this
course you will discover:
- The secrets of how to give an Effective Business Presentation
- The single most important aspect of any presentation
- How to structure your presentation for maximum effect
- What effect positive body language will have on your audience
- How to tell if your presentation is a success
- How to use your nervous anxiety to your advantage
- Why the shotgun approach will kill your speech
- Three key techniques to make your presentations memorable
- How to increase the overall attention level
- Why different people are influenced in different ways
- How to use PowerPoint for maximum effect
- How to appear composed and confident
- The best way to ensure you don't forget anything
- How to stop the "errs" and "umms"
- Three golden rules you must consider about the room in which you
are presenting
- Hundreds of trade secrets, hints and tips to ensure your next
presentation is a winner
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| Why you should
attend: |
Not only will people
listen and then act on your next presentation but by discovering how to
give an Effective Business Presentation, you will
- Enhance your
professional credibility
- Improve your
chances of success
- Gain powerful
allies
- Widen the
scope of your opportunities
- Increase your authority at work
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| What course
materials are provided: |
Every delegate receives a copy of my
ebook "The A to Z of Effective Business Presentations". 70 A4
pages, packed with hundreds of hints tips and trade secrets of
professional presenting. And they
also get a video of their presentation for personal review |
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What past participants have said: |
- "Has really got me
thinking differently about giving presentations. Lots of good
advice" Jeff Rose, Fluor
- “Came away with a
lot more confidence and ideas on how to change presentations”
Sue Huntley, GFK Marketing Services
- “Very informative
course, relaxed style & good practical sessions"
Dean Stewart, Rogue Wave Software
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“Very good clear concise delivery of a
confidence inspiring course" Shakeel
Akram, Oil Plus
- "The course was excellent and I was delighted
with the techniques." Gary Lewis, Head of
Operations, Travel Trust Association
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| What is the
agenda: |
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9.00 |
Registration
and Coffee |
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9.30 |
Course
Introduction |
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Delegate
Introductions |
Splitting into
pairs delegates prepare a short presentation to introduce each
other to the class |
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10.00 |
The 5
Components of an Effective Presentation |
OSRAM –
Objective, Speaker, Room, Audience, Message |
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10.30 |
Overcoming
the Fear |
Why people are
nervous and how to use that nervous energy to your advantage |
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10.45 |
Remembering
What to Say |
Use of Cue
Cards and other tips |
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11.00 |
Coffee |
or Tea |
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11.20 |
It Ain’t What
You Say |
Using body
language, stage presence, vocal tone and eye contact to control
the room |
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12.00 |
Presentation
Structure |
How to structure a presentation |
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12.15 |
Practical 1 |
A 3 minute
presentation on any topic |
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1.00 |
Lunch |
Buffet lunch
provided |
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2.00 |
Making
it Memorable |
How to ensure
people remember what you say and act on it afterwards |
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2.35 |
Styles of
Influence |
How different
people are influenced in different ways |
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3.00 |
Coffee
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or Tea |
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3.30 |
Using Visual
Aids |
Making the most
of your visual aids |
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4.00 |
Practical 2
(videoed) |
3 minute Presentations & Reviews |
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5.00 |
Summary & Close |
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How do I book: |
Call 01276 502257, email
us or book online
here |
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How do I get there: |
Map & Directions |
Young Markets uses video feedback as part of the learning exercise.
Every participant is given a video of them presenting for their own
personal review after the course.
In this technological age the power of a personal
presentation is sometimes forgotten, but once you have discovered the secrets of
giving an Effective Business Presentation there will be no stopping you.
Imagine receiving a standing ovation after your next presentation. Imagine
everyone talking positively about your topic. Imagine converting a whole room
full of people to your way of thinking.
Don't allow a lack of confidence to hinder your
presentation. Make that nervous anxiety work to your advantage.
Don't fall in to the usual traps which make many
presentations, basic, banal and boring . Make your presentations compelling,
convincing and commanding.
Book today.
Advanced Presentations
Workshop
For experienced presenters who would like to hone there skills and/or
improve a specific presentation. This workshop takes one of your real business presentations and tunes both the presentation and your
performance.
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Where: |
Regus, 7200 The Quorum, Oxford
Business Park North, Garsington Road, Oxford OX4 2JZ |
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When: |
TBA |
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How much: |
£375 (ex VAT) (Non-presenting colleagues can attend
for only £150) |
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How Long: |
1 day |
| Max number of delegates: |
4 Presenters and 4 Non-Presenters |
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Who should attend: |
People who want to take their presentation skills to
the next level, or who have an important presentation coming up that
they would like to practise, gain feedback and refine.
Participants should have a presentation which they have given recently
or are planning to give as a starting point for the workshop.
Participants should also bring a laptop to enable them to work on their
presentation structure and slides. |
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Who gives it: |
Graham Young, Senior Partner at Young
Markets. The course has been developed following many years of
designing, creating and giving presentations in my role as marketing
manager/director for multi-national companies |
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What it is all about:
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The content of this
workshop is dependent on the needs and wishes of the participants,
which are identified at the start of the workshop. The aim is to improve
the content and delivery of a chosen business presentation.
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What you will gain: |
By attending this
workshop you will discover:
- The what makes an Effective Business Presentation
- The strengths and weaknesses of your presentation style
- Clarify the purpose and objective of your presentation
- Ensure your presentation will meet the business need
- How to structure your presentation for maximum effect
- Identify and start to cure any bad habits which have crept into
your style
- Ensure your presentation is memorable for all the right reasons
- Create a set of visual aids to be proud of
- How to use PowerPoint for maximum effect
- How to handle awkward questions
- What to do with disruptive elements of the audience
- Hundreds of trade secrets, hints and tips to ensure your next
presentation is a winner
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| Why you should
attend: |
This workshop gives people the ideal opportunity to
create, practise and refine both a specific presentation and their
general presentation skills. Through practical examples participants
will learn what will work best for them. |
| What course
materials are provided: |
Every delegate receives a copy of my
ebook "The A to Z of Effective Business Presentations". 70 A4
pages, packed with hundreds of hints tips and trade secrets of
professional presenting. And they
also get a video of their presentation for personal review |
| What is the
agenda: |
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9.00 |
Registration
and Coffee |
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9.30 |
Workshop
Introduction |
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Delegate
Introductions |
Splitting into
pairs delegates prepare a short presentation to introduce each
other to the class |
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10.00 |
Introduction to
Effective Presentations |
OSRAM –
Objective, Speaker, Room, Audience, Message |
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10.30 |
Participants
Presentations
Coffee
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Participants
give their presentations which are videoed. (Max 20 minutes
each)
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12.00 |
Presentation
reviews |
Review of the
style and content of each presentation, using video, including
both generic and specific hints & tips |
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1.00 |
Lunch |
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2.00 |
Handling
Questions |
How to handle
questions and awkward audience members
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2.20 |
Presentation
Development |
Opportunity to
fine tune your material
Tutor on hand for both group and individual guidance |
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Coffee
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3.30 |
Participants
Presentations & Final reviews |
Re-run of the
improved presentations |
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5.00 |
Summary & Close |
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How do I book: |
Call 01276 502257, email
us or book online
here |
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How do I get there: |
Map & Directions |
Our presentation training is compacted
into one day, to reduce the amount of time you need to take out of the
office, but you will learn as much if not more than on other providers 2
day courses.
Young Markets uses video feedback as part of the learning exercise.
All our courses are very informal and
interactive. Each course is tailored to the experience of the
participants. Whether you are a complete novice or have some experience
and would like to brush up on your techniques, your needs will be met. Our courses are highly
interactive, because we believe people learn best by doing. They provide
a safe comfortable environment for you to try things out under the
guidance of an experienced tutor.
To book your place please complete this
form or call Graham Young on 01276 502257
100% Money back Guarantee
If you are not fully satisfied with the
content or delivery of the course, we will refund 100% of your
course fees.
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Presentation Courses in Oxford:
Wed 13th
Feb 2008
Wed 30th April 2008
Fri 18th July 2008
Wed 8th October 2008
What
past delegates have said:
Book your place
on-line
If a public presentation skills course is not what you are looking for, we can
arrange an in-house course with an agenda tailored to your needs or provide one
on one coaching.
Call Graham on 01276 502257 to discuss your presentation skills requirements.
We run Effective Presentation Skills Training Courses and Advanced
Presentation Workshops in Reading,
Oxford,
Heathrow,
Guildford,,
Slough,
Basingstoke and
Camberley. Or we could run a
course in your office, just for
you.
If you live or work in the area of Oxford, Abingdon, Aylesbury, High Wycombe,
Bicester, Banbury, Milton Keynes, Witney, Swindon or Hemel Hempstead then this
is the course for you.
Why travel all the way into London, when you can gain the quality
presentation training you require on your doorstep?
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