Advanced Report Writing and Presentation Skills
How to Prepare and Present Clear, Concise, and Convincing Reports and Presentations
24-28 June 2024
Sandton
Johannesburg South Africa
Cost per Delegate
R17,999.00
Course Overview
Unlock the power of effective business communication and master the art of Report Writing and Presentation Skills. If you're a high-level professional, you understand the crucial importance of effective reports in your career. This courses on report writing will empower you with the skills to craft reports that stand out in the corporate world and ensure compliance standards are met.
The delegates will learn how to create a captivating presentation using the series of real-life presentations and understand the proper way of storytelling. The delegates will acquire the knowledge of several different software tools for creating presentations, and the ability to achieve advanced level of knowledge in the use of PowerPoint.
Course Objectives
By the end of this Advanced Report Writing and Presentation Skills training course, participants will be able to:
• Structure reports effectively using the “Pyramid Principle” storytelling methodology
• Create impactful reports using professional business language and charts
• Repurpose written reports for use as powerful presentations
• Deliver presentations to influence key decision-makers
• How to gain and retain confidence to present in front of the audience
• Understanding the power of “connection” with the audience
• Advanced design skills and techniques of PowerPoint and other presentation aids
• Better communication skills through animation, simulation, and use of videos
• Ability to create a captivating story for every presentation
Who should Attend?
The Advanced Report Writing and Presentation Skills training course is designed to develop essential communication, writing and presentation skills. It is designed for experienced Managers, Directors, Senior Leaders, and Technical Professionals looking to acquire the essential techniques to prepare and present high-quality reports and presentations.
Course Outline
DAY 1
Reporting Scope and Structure
• Key principles and definitions
• Scoping a report based on your objectives
• Organizing content to match audience
• Developing a compelling storyboard using Pyramid Principle
o Situation
o Complication
o Question
o Answer (how, why, or what)
o Key Lines
• Achieving flow through effective transitioning
o Deductive reasoning
o Abductive arguments
• Content, Substance and Getting You Message Clear
• Planning for the perfect presentation
• Seven step preparation model
• Researching the audience and setting time related objectives
DAY 2
Report writing and presentations editing and improving
• Key principles of editing and making your writing clear, concise and convincing
• Developing a 'lean & fit' writing style to your content
• Tailoring our message to the reader’s needs
• Is the reader clear as to WHY we are writing?
• Clear and concise writing editing techniques
• Active and passive voice (what is the difference and guidelines for use)
• Traits of organized writing and presentation
• Gathering and analyzing data
o Empirical data
o Anecdotal data
• Finding the “So What?” and connecting with audience
• Generating conclusions and creating a call to action
• Presenting recommendations using Opportunity Charters
DAY 3
Repurposing Reports for Presentations
• Fundamentals of data visualization
• Gene Zelazny’s Approach to visual aids
• Determining message (Purpose, audience & key idea)
• Design principles for creating high-impact slides in PowerPoint
• How to structure your slide presentation - examples
• Time-saving tips to create PowerPoint slides in a hurry
• The use of templates, colour, shapes, and design tips
• How to create notes, handouts and using as a presenter
• Creating a ‘map’ for your audience
• Planning sessions
DAY 4
Presentation Skills
• Key principles of professional presentations
• Harnessing nerves in a creative way
• Talk, Sound and Look Like a Professional
• The importance of good eye contact in presenting
• Body language and assertiveness
• The differing skills for small or platform presentations
• Step into another person’s shoes to appreciate their motivation
• The importance of first and last impressions
• Presentation contents
o Opening with a bang – icebreakers and setting the tone
o Guiding audience through report body with a clear structure
o Using transitions
o Ending memorably
• Presentation style
o Visual elements
o Vocal elements
o Verbal usage
• Putting it all together for balanced presentations
o The final presentations
o The keys of effective presenting and technical report writing
o Action planning
DAY 5
Advanced Presentation Skills
• Getting interaction and engagement
• Handling questions and staying on track
• Sources of images, artwork, and video
• Embedding video, graphs, pictures, and other elements
• Using transitions, animation and creative effective
• How to make your own video presentations using PowerPoint
• Venue considerations and why they are so important
• Identifying comparison (Component, time-series, item, frequency & correlation)
• Selecting chart type (Column, bar, pie, line & bubble)
• Practice sessions
End of the Workshop
For Training arrangements call us on the detail below
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