How to Make Presentations to Councils and Boards...
Ensuring Credibility from Start to Finish

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This program was first developed at the request of one of our clients. The goal was to help participants zero in on the do’s and don’ts, build credibility with the audience, and be able to rise to the occasion in difficult presentation situations.  Michael Wade wows his audiences with his sense of humor and his ability to make a dry subject fun and practical.

Code: COM135, CEUs: 0.35, UoP: Combinable

Length:  One 4-hour session

Instructor:  Wade

Who should attend: Public sector professionals who would like to improve presentations to city councils or county boards of supervisors.

Benefits:

• Build credibility with your audience.

• Project a professional image.

• Make your case clearly and persuasively.

• Gain confidence in your ability to deal with difficult questions.

• Achieve your presentation goals.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of this program, you will be able to:

• Name the key parts of every presentation.

• Explain what should always be done before you present.

• Identify how adversaries may challenge your points.

• Prepare a clear presentation.

• Spot areas of vulnerability.

• Develop techniques to turn your weaknesses into strengths.

• Avoid embarrassing slip-ups.

Program Outline:

1. Introduction and goal

2. What every audience asks and what every presenter must do

3. Preparation

   1. Knowing your goal: the funnel and the bridge

   2. know your audience

   3. Common content preparation mistakes

   4. Anticipating questions

   5. Your appearance, the room's appearance and the equipment

   6. PowerPoint pluses and minuses

   7. Hand-out materials and your back-up team

4. Passion

   1. How getting pumped helps

   2. Controlling nervousness

   3. Clarification, not victory

5. Presentation

   1. Your notes

   2. The beginning and your theme

   3. Avoiding jargon and terms that grate

   4. Using a lectern and pointers

   5. Terms that might imply disrespect

   6. Using numbers

   7. Making transitions

   8. Eye contact, posture and gestures

   9. Using visual aids

   10. Handling time and questions

6. Prudence

   1. Handling hostility or potential chaos

   2. Overall strategy for dealing with problems

   3. Wrapping up your presentation

Class Exercise: Teams will prepare and present a proposal

BRING THIS TRAINING TO YOUR SITE!

Any AGTS class can be customized and brought on-site to your organization.

For more information on this option call 480-967-7544, x3 (800-970-1270, x3 outside the Phoenix Metro area) or email Custom Training Specialist.

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