Formats: 4-hour virtual course | 1-day instructor-led onsite
Giving a virtual presentation can be an intimidating prospect, and the use of technology for delivery can be a complex and daunting. We will teach you skills and techniques required in the planning, preparation, and delivery of effective presentations in a virtual environment. You will learn to actively engage your participants and practice effective use of your voice to compensate for lack of body language.
Learning Objectives »
- Establish a positive climate in a virtual environment
- Deploy strategies for engaging a virtual audience
- Delivery dynamic virtual presentations
- Learn to simultaneously present and build rapport while using a technology platform
- Apply techniques for platforms such as Zoom and GoToMeeting
Course Agenda »
Preparing your Presentation
- Advantages of Presenting Virtually
- Challenges of Presenting Virtually
- Pre-Presentation Preparation
- Virtual Presentation Planning Model
- Knowing Your Audience
- Knowing the Platform
- Knowing Your Limitations
- New Model of Education
- Defining Objectives
- Organizing Your Presentation
Delivering a Virtual Presentation
- Optimizing Your Delivery Style
- Learning Modalities
- Virtual Nonverbals
- Voice Inflection
- The First 5 Minutes
- Critical Components of a Virtual Opening
- Modifying for a Virtual Medium
- Commanding Conclusions
- Guidelines for Visual Aids
- Platform Settings and Troubleshooting
Working the Audience
- Setting Expectations
- Timing
- Engaging Ideas
- Elements of Personal Style
- Handling Q&A
- Friends or Foes
- Wrap it Up Like a Pro
