In addition to the core elements of preparing, structuring and delivering, 30 Training Sessions for Effective Presentation also covers ways of attracting attention and maintaining interest so that the key messages are conveyed with maximum impact.

Coverage includes:

• Presentation techniques
• Preparing the presentation
• Compiling the presentation
• Delivering the presentation
• Managing the audience

Full information for running each activity is provided for course leaders.

All information follows a standard sequence:

• description of the activity
• target group
• objectives
• number of participants
• timing
• materials (and equipment) required
• preparation
• method.

Reviews
'This useful collection will help the trainer who has to produce such a course for the first time and also may trigger new thoughts in the ‘old hands’.' The Training Officer

Contents
Introduction; Index of activities by group size. Part I Overview of presentation techniques: Finish that sentence; My thoughts; So what is involved?; The ‘ex’ cycle. Part II Preparing the presentation: Friends or foes?; Identifying the client’s needs; Small is beautiful but is big better?; The time, the place and the difference; Who will be there?; Your heart’s desire. Part III Compiling the presentation: Creating verbal pictures; Enhancing the message; Hooks and ayes; Letters to the editor; Might I know too much?; The final bow; The language of persuasion and influence; Writing for speaking. Part IV Delivering the presentation: Attaining peak performance; Being part of the team; Emphasize strengths, camouflage weaknesses; Looking the part; Meeting your voice; Over to you; Position power; Quelling those nerves; Stars of the silent screen. Part V Managing the audience: A dissenting audience; Postscript; Responding to the audience.

About the Authors
Wendy Denham is Managing Director of Fulcrum Training. Elizabeth Naylor is Managing Director of Q Consultancy.