This session aims to develop knowledge and understanding of making professional presentations as required by a practising or potential middle manager. We will look at the following key points:
- Identify the aims and objectives of the presentation
- Identify the intended audience for the presentation, assessing their level of understanding of the presentation topic
- Research, evaluate and select information on the presentation topic
- Plan the content and structure of the presentation and prepare visual aids and any other materials required for the presentation
- Prepare the location and any equipment required for the presentation
- Present your subject matter supported by facts at an appropriate level of understanding for the audience
- Respond appropriately to questions from the audience
- Use feedback from the audience to evaluate own ability to plan and structure a professional presentation
- Use feedback from the audience to evaluate own ability to deliver a professional presentation
- Implement improvements to own professional presentations