BusinessPresentationSkills“Deliveringideasonepresentationatatime”

Self-PacedToolkit

GregGiancolaElphysAlvarez

MackenzieRenda

wasbuilton storytelling, sharing, andhumanconnection. Inabusiness setting,we

arealwayscommunicatingandabsorbingknowledge,thus it is likelyyouhaveseen

or facilitated a business presentation. As your career develops, it is necessary to

strengthenbusinesspresentationskills so thatyour ideasaresharedandconveyed

effectively.Whetheryouarespeakingataconference,givingteamstatusupdates,or

presenting your qualifications on a job interview, having strong business

presentationskillswillallowyoutodeliverclear,cohesive,andcaptivatingideas.Our

toolkit presents you with compelling ideas, suggestions, resources, and practice

activitiesthatcanbeutilizedthroughoutyourcareer.Whetheryouareanavidpublic

speaker, or find speaking in front audiences difficult, you will find our range of

resourcesbeneficialforyourpersonalandcareerdevelopment.

Ourhistory

CourseFormat

Includedinthetoolkitarebooks,articles,tutorialvideos,courses,and

trainingactivitiesthattargetthreecrucialareasofpresentationskills:

Visual, Writing, and Speaking. Point values are acquired upon

completionofeachresourcetoquantifyyourprogressandatotalof

100pointsisnecessarytosuccessfullycompletethetraining.

Theprogram isdivided into threesections tobest targetyour

specificdevelopmentalneeds.Pre-assessmentsarerequiredto

helpyouevaluateyourcurrentlevelofproficiencyandtoserve

as a guide in selecting resources to fit your developmental

needs.Afterthecompletionofthecourse,youwillbeaskedtoassess

yourself again and provide feedback about the toolkit on its

usefulness and practicality. The average time for completion of the

courseis6months.

ü SelfPre-Assessments

ü DevelopmentTools

ü SelfPost-Assessments

ü CourseEvaluation

Self-Assessments

Self-Assessment

General

Score_________

Ihaveaclearideaofhowtoplanapresentation 12345

Iknowhowtoorganizeaneffectivepresentation 12345

Iusuallypresentwithoutrehearsing 12345

Ihaveasystemforresearchingmyaudience 12345

Iusuallyincorporateaudioorvideorecordedmypresentations 12345

Duringpresentations,Imanagemyanxiety 12345

Iidentifythespecificaudience-focusedobjectivesformypresentations 12345

Ievaluatethephysicalenvironmentinwhichapresentationwillbegiven 12345

Aspartofpreparation,Ianticipatelikelyaudiencequestions 12345

Iarrangeseating,andchecktechnology,mosteffectively 12345

Self-Assessment

Visual

Score_________

Iengagewithmyaudience 12345

Iacknowledgedistractionsandeliminatethemwhenpossible 12345

Iusevisualaidstoillustratepointsinmypresentation 12345

Idevelopprofessionalengagingslides 12345

IusePowerPointduringmypresentations 12345

Iusevisualaidsawkwardlyduringmypresentation 12345

Ipresentinformationinasimple,digestible,visualformat 12345

Iusevisualaidsthatareeasytoreadandimpactful 12345

Mypresentationsintegratewordsandvisualstogethereffectively 12345

IusePrezipresentationsoftware 12345

Self-Assessment

Writing

Score_________

Iwriteanobjectivesforeachpresentation 12345

Iwriteanintroductionthatisengagingandinteresting 12345

Ipreparenotes,andusuallyrelyonthem 12345

Iprovideaprintedhandoutwithmypresentations 12345

Ideterminemainideas,andbuildpresentationsaroundthem 12345

Iendeachpresentationwithaconclusionand/orcall-to-actionstatement 12345

Mypresentationscontainonly"keywords"soIavoidreadingmynotes 12345

Iprepareanswerstoanticipatedquestions,andrehearsemyresponses 12345

Writtenpresentationskillsareanessentialpartofmyprofessionalskillset 12345

Ispeakclearlyandprovidelogicandresearchtosupportmybigidea 12345

Self-Assessment

Speaking

Score_________

Iprojectconfidenceandprofessionalism 12345

Intheconclusion,IrestatetheactionIwantmyaudiencetotake 12345

Ibuildrapportwiththeaudience 12345

Igivewell-pacedpresentation(e.g.paceofspeech,amountofinformation) 12345

Iemphasizeimportantwordsorpointswithmyvoicetone,volumeorpace 12345

Myvocabulary/terminologymatchestheaudience’sknowledgelevel 12345

Idonotuse"ums”and"ah's"orotherfillerwords 12345

Iunderstandtheimpactofmybodylanguageandnonverbalcues 12345

Ipracticetobeasmooth,effectivestoryteller 12345

IamcomfortableconductingaQ&Aaspartofapresentation 12345

Self-Assessment

Summary

Thankyou!

Youarenowreadytoselecttheprogramresourcesyouwouldliketoincludeinyour

developmentprogram.Pleaseusethebelowtabletore-writeyourfinalscores.We

recommendthatyouchooseresourcesthattargettheareasthatwereindicatedbylower

scores.

General

Visual

Speaking

Writing

DevelopmentTools

Development

Visual-1

PointValue:5Resource:BookTitle:Resonate™:PresentVisualStoriesthatTransformAudiences(2010)Author:NancyDuarte:knownforcreatingAlGore'sOscar-winningAnInconvenientTruthpresentationPages:240Cost:New$16.92/Used$10.93http://www.amazon.com/Resonate-Present-Stories-Transform-Audiences/dp/0470632011/ref=sr_1_1/178-3808925-0274701?ie=UTF8&qid=1418413956&sr=8-1&keywords=duarte+resonateDescription:Thisbookispartofacostly,instructor-led,coursecovering

businesspresentationskills;however,amorecost-effective

approachistoorderthissinglebookthroughAmazon.comfor

self-pacedlearning.RenownedauthorNancyDuarteteaches

readershowto“inform,inspire,andpersuadeaudiences.”

Casestudiesareusedtoillustrateaudiencesthatleave

presentationsfeelinglikethey’vewastedtheirtime.Inorder

topreventthisfromhappeningtoyou,Nancyusesthese

failurestoteachreadershowtoengagewiththeiraudience

andmovethemtowardtransformativeaction.Resonatewill

providethetoolsnecessarytobuildstrongconnectionswith

theaudiencebyunderstandingtheartbehindpassion,persuasion,andthepotentialimpactof

presentations.Althoughthisbookexploresthebigpictureaspectofpresentations(generalpresentation

skills),therearespecifiedareasvaluabletounderstandingstorytellingthroughvisualaids.

Focusareas:

• Chapter1:Presentationsareboring(pg.8)

• Chapter4:TheBigIdea(pg.78)

• Chapter4:PlantheAudiencesJourney(pg.80)

• Chapter8:GiveaPositiveFirstImpression(pg.172)

Development

Visual–2

PointValue:5Resource:BookTitle:slide:ology™:TheArtandScienceofCreatingGreatPresentations(2008)Author:NancyDuarte:knownforcreatingAlGore'sOscar-winningAnInconvenientTruthpresentationPages:265Cost:$20.29http://www.amazon.com/slide-ology-Science-Creating-Presentations/dp/0596522347Description:“slide:ologywillchallengeyourtraditionalapproachtocreatingslidesbyteachingyouhowtobeavisualthinker.Anditwillhelpyourcareerbycreatingmomentumforyourcause.”Asabusinessprofessionalyouwilllikelydeliverahigh-stakespresentationinyourorganization.Differentfromcommunicatingthroughspeechorwriting,effectivevisualexpressionisextremelydifficult,unnatural,andislesslikelytobeafocusareaforpresentationskillstraining.NancyDuartefocusesonpracticalapproachestovisualdevelopmentbycombiningconceptualizationandinstructionaldesign.Withslide:ologyyouwilllearnhowto:

• Understandandconnectwithyourspecificaudience• Turnideasintorelevantgraphics• Practicesketching,brainstorming,anddiagrammingtechniqueseffectively• Creategraphicsthatenableaudiencestodigestinformationmoreeasily• Developinfluentialandimpactfulpresentations• Usepresentationtechnology

FocusAreas:

• Chapter2:CreatingIdeas,NotSlides(25)• Chapter3:CreatingDiagrams(43)• Chapter4:DisplayingData(63)• Chapter5:ThinkingLikeaDesigner(81)• *Chapter7:UsingVisualElements:BackgroundColor,andText(113)• *Chapter8:UsingVisualElements:Images(157)

Development

Visual-3

PointValue(chooseoneofthefollowingcourses):30Resource:In-class/onlinetraining

Title:PersuasivePresentations,Resonate™,slide:ology™,VisualStory™1Day,VisualStory™2DayVendor:DuarteIncorporated:755N.MaryAve.Sunnyvale,CA94085LearnMore:http://www.duarte.com/services/#academyDescription:

• PersuasivePresentationseCourse–online-$495/seatSelf-pacedonlinetrainingthatwillteachyouhowtocreatepowerfulmessageswithvisualsandconnectandengagewiththeaudience.Thiscoursewillhelpyoueditdownto“oneideaperslide,”avoidclichévisuals,cohesiveslidearrangement,turningwordsintodiagrams,andhowtomakethegreatestimpact.

• Resonate™-DuarteInc./traveltoyourorganization*fee-$945/seat

Integratesresearchdoneinliterature,poetry,drama,andscreenwritingtouncoverthesciencebehindideas,stories,audience,perspective,empathy,contentcreation,turningpoints,andimpact.

• slide:ology™-DuarteInc./traveltoyourorganization*fee-$945/seat

Thiscoursechallengesthetraditionalpresentationmodel.Inteams,participantsanalyze“bad”presentationsandaregivenstrategiesonhowtofixthem.Bytransformingugly,dense,data-drivenslidesintovisuals,youwilllearnthe“VisualAlphabet”,glancemedia,slidetypes,andlearnvisualbrandingtechniques.

• VisualStory1Day–DuarteInc./traveltoyourorganization*fee-$1,595/seat

Objectivesofthistrainingincludeaudienceandspeakeranalysis,structureofthestory,presentationclarity,visualizinginformation,andvisualunity.ThistrainingintegratesstorytellingfromResonate™anddesignprinciplesfromslide:ology™tocreateacomprehensivepresentationdevelopmenttrainingcourse.

• VisualStory2Day–DuarteInc./traveltoyourorganization*fee-$1,595/seat

Day1coversstorytelling,communication,theaudiencejourney,andstorymapping.Day2turnsstorytellingintoacompellingpresentationthroughvisualization.Thevisualskillsyouwilllearnincludevisualclarity,visualizinginformationwithpicturesandstories,storyboardingideasandsketching,arrangingelementsofpresentationsclearly,andapplyinginstructionaldesigntopresentations

Development

Visual-4

PointValue(completeall):5Resource:Webinars(ScheduleOnline/InstantPlaybacks)

Vendor:PreziIncorporatedLearnMore:https://prezi.com/support/training/TrainingCost:$0.00Licenses:Public($0.00),Private($4.92/mo),Pro($13.25/mo),Teams(volume-basedannualpricing)Description:Preziisanonline,internet-based,presentationtoolthatactsasa“virtualwhiteboard.”Themovement,dimension,andvisualagilityofthisprogramwillhelpimprovevisualpresentationskillsandhelpaudiencestosee,understand,andrememberideas.Prezibelievesthat“avisualstoryhasaflowandanarrative,whereimagesandwordsworktogethertopresentanideaorlesson,usePrezi’scanvastoconstructastoryarcwherevisualcontextleadsthevieweronapathofdiscovery.”

• GettingstartedwithPrezi(1hour/49minuteplaybackavailable)ThismodulewillwalkyouthroughcreatingyourfirstPreziinunder1hour

• GettingthemostoutofPrezi(1hour)

IllustrateshowPrezicanbeusedforbrainstorming,structuring,andpresenting

• PreziGuru:MakeyourPrezisbetter(1hour/57minuteplaybackavailable)TroubleshootsallfrequentlyaskedPreziquestions

• PreziforTeams:Advancedtechniques(1hour)

TeachespresentationdesigntheoryandexploresPrezi’s“zoom”function

• PreziforTeams:Businesscasestudy(1hour)Presentshowreallifecasesofcompaniescurrentlyutilizingtechnology(iPad,mobiledevices,etc.)tohostmeetingsusingPrezi

• Preziforteams:Intheclassroom(1hour)

ThePreziSuccessTeamhoststhiswebinartoprovidePrezibestpracticesformakingengagingpresentations,lectures,andactivities.Focusareasalsoincludecontentcreating,presentationskills,andteamcollaboration.

Development

Visual-5

PointValue:5Resource:Tutorials

Title:PowerPointTrainingVendor:lynda.com,IncorporatedLearnMore:http://www.lynda.com/PowerPoint-training-tutorials/285-0.htmlCost:$24.99/moorAnnual($19.99/mo0currently20%off-$60.00savings)

Description:lynda.comisaleaderintheonlinelearningindustryhelpingprofessionalswithbusiness,software,technology,andcreativity.Coveringanarrayoftopicsandindustries(i.e.corporate,government,academic,etc.)lynda.comprovidestop-qualitytrainingtutorialsinEnglish,SpanishGerman,andFrench.Thisresourcewillallowyoutolearnthekillsnecessarytoengageyouraudiencewithgraphicallydesignedpresentations.Gearedtomeetanyskilllevel,tutorialscoverbasicdesignelements,videos,animations,orevenpresentingExceldatainadigestible,comprehensive,format.YoucansearchforPowerPointtrainingspecifictoyourneeds:

• Version:2003-2013• Skilllevel:Beginner,Intermediate,Advanced,Appropriateforall• Subject:Business,Education,Design,IT,Marketing

Focusareas–titlesofrelevanttutorialsonlynda.com:

• UsingOffice2013ThemesandTemplatesforBranding• PowerPoint:UsingPhotosandVideoEffectivelyforGreatPresentations• InstructionalDesignEssentials:Storyboarding• GraphicDesignforBusinessProfessionals• PowerPoint:Builds,Transitions,Animations,andEffects• DesigningaPresentation• PowerPoint2013EssentialTraining(generalskills)• PowerPointTipsandTricksforBusinessPresentations(generalskills)

Development

Writing-1

PointValue:15

Resource:UniversityOnlineCourseTitle:EffectiveWritingintheWorkplace:EnglishX456Institution:UCBerkeleyExtensionInstructor:MargaretSteenDate/Time:3Months;27Jan2015to10March2015Cost:CourseFeeCredit(1unit),$395.00Registration:http://extension.berkeley.edu/search/publicCourseSearchDetails.do?method=load&courseId=41089Description:Whetheryouarewritingamemotoyourbossoralettertotheeditor,itiscrucialtocraftyourargumentclearlyandpersuasively.Buildconfidencebyimprovingyourwriting'sorganization,logicandstylesothatwhateverkindofwritingyourworkrequires,youcangetyourpointacrosseloquentlyandquickly.Delveintothedetailsofthewritingprocess:identifyinganaudience,choosingthebeststructureandrevisingearlydraftsofyourwork.Enrollmentislimited.Classmeetsonlineeveryotherweek.SectionMaterials:(Mandatory)OnWritingWellPublisher:HarperPerennialAuthor:WilliamZinsser

Development

Writing-2

PointValue:10

Resource:WorkshopTitle:BusinessWritingCourseandWorkshopInstitution:FranklinCoveyDate/Time:1Day,6contacthoursCost:$299.00Registration:http://www.franklincovey.com/tc/solutions/business-communication-solutions/writing-advantageDescription:Taughtasaone-day,facilitator-ledprogram,theFranklinCoveyWritingAdvantageworkshophelpsindividualslearnhowto:1)organizeinitialideasaroundaclearpurpose;2)structureaprototypebasedonsolidwritingstandards;3)evolvetheirprototypeintoadraftdocument;4)reviewandrefinethedraftagainstformalstandards;5)produceafinalandcollaborativeeditoftheirdraft.DeliveryOptions:

• Attendawebinarworkshop• BringaFranklinCoveyConsultanttotrainyourorganization• Certifytoteachthisworkshop

Materials:

• Abusinesswritingcourseguidebookwithquickreferenceinformation• ADocumentPlannerformthatfitsrightinyourFranklinCoveyPlanningSystem• Theaward-winningFranklinCoveyStyleGuide• AFranklinCoveyStyleGuideCD-ROM

PostAssessment

Writing-3

Writing-2

PointValue:10

Resource:BookTitle:PresentingtoWin:TheArtofTellingYourStory,UpdatedandExpandedEditionAuthor:JerryWeissmanPages:245TimeEstimation:1monthCost:New$20.00/Used$18.53http://www.amazon.com/dp/0137144172/ref=rdr_ext_tmbDescription:Thirtymillionpresentationswillbegiventoday.Millionswillfail.Millionsmorewillbereceivedwithyawns.Ararefewwillestablishthemostprofoundconnection,inwhichpresenterandaudienceunderstandeachotherperfectly…discovercommonground…and,together,decidetoact.Inthisfullyupdatededition,JerryWeissman,theworld’s#1presentationconsultant,showshowtoconnectwitheventhetoughest,mosthigh-levelaudiences...andmovethemtoaction!HeteachespresentersofallkindshowtodumpthosePowerPointtemplatesonceandforallandtellcompellingstoriesthatfocusonwhat’sinitfortheaudience.Weissman’stechniqueshaveproventhemselveswithbillionsofdollarsontheline.Thousandsofhiseliteclientshavealreadymasteredthem.Nowit’syourturn!

• WhatyoumustdototellyourstoryFocusbeforeFlow:identifyingyourrealgoalsandmessage

• ThepoweroftheWIIFY:What’sInItForYouStayingfocusedonwhatyouraudiencereallywants

• Captureyouraudiencein90seconds…andneverletgo!OpeningGambitsandcompellinglinkages

• MastertheartofonlineWebconferencingConnectingwithyourinvisibleaudience

• FrombrainstormingthroughdeliveryCraftingthePowerPresentation,onestepatatime

Development

Writing-4

PointValue:5Resource:BookletTitle:AGuidetoBusinessCommunication:Writing,Presenting,andListeningAuthor:CBrackenMeyersPages:62TimeEstimation:1weekCost:New:Paperback,$5.35http://www.amazon.com/Guide-Business-Communication-Presenting-Listening/dp/1449597068/ref=sr_1_3?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1418492797&sr=1-3&keywords=business+writing+and+presenting&pebp=1418492949497Description:AGuidetoBusinessCommunicationcoversthethreemostimportantaspectsofbusinesscommunications-writing,presenting,andlistening.Thisbookwillserveyouasaguideandreferencetohelpyouimproveyourcommunicationskills.Itcoverseverythingfromhowtobuildaneffectivesentence,totipsonwritingprofessionalbusinessletters,memos,andevenemail.Today,thecorporatespecialtyofpresentationshasinfiltratedeverypossiblelevelineveryorganization.Thisguidewillhelpyoutobeabletopresentyourideasandplanscompetentlyandconfidently.Nomatterwhatlevelofexpertiseincommunicationsyouareat,youcanalwaysimprove.Improvingyourcommunicationskillswillhelpyougofurtherinbothyourpersonalandprofessionallife. AbouttheAuthor:BrackenMeyersisabusinessandengineeringprofessional.HeiscurrentlytheCEOandPresidentofCenturionFinancial,servesontheboardofdirectorsofTheTechnicalManagementInstitute,andisaresearchanddevelopmentconsultant.Hehasmanypublishedworksonwriting,planning,leadership,alternativeenergy,andtechnicalpapers.Healsohasmanyyearsofexperienceingivingtechnicalpresentations.Heopenedhisfirstbusiness,FireChargedWebHosting,attheageof16.Hehasa"cando"attitude,andbringssuccessandsensibilityeverywherehegoes.

Development

Writing-5

PointValue:10

Resource:Webinar/VideoTitle:EffectiveManagementCommunicationInstructor:SandraChrystalTime:30minutesTimeEstimationtoComplete:1dayCost:Free/YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oDTPxMBemDMDescription:Writemoreeffectivelyandcommunicatebetterviaemail.Herethis30minutewebinarabouteffective

businesswritingandcommunication.

AboutTheinstructor:

SandraChrystalteachesmanagementcommunicationclassesfocusedontechnology-enhancedand

community-basedlearning.ShehasreceivedUSC'sTeachingwithTechnologyandTeachingHasNo

Boundariesawards,andMarshall'sEvanC.ThompsonTeachingandLearningInnovationawardandthe

Dean'sAwardforCommunity.AsViceDean,sheleadsMarshall'seffortsinonlineandexecutiveeducation

andoverseestheschool'sCentersofExcellenceandacademicinformationservices.Shepreviouslyserved

asDirectoroftheCenterforManagementCommunication.BeforejoiningUSC,shetaughtatClaytonState

University,GeorgiaTech,andNotreDame,workedincorporatemarketing,andownedherownbusiness.

TolearnmoreaboutExecutiveEducationprograms,gotowww.marshall.usc.edu/execed

Development

Speaking-1

PointValue:25

Resource:OnlineBusinessCommunicationCourseTitle:Communicationforthe1stCenturyInstructor:OnlineCoursefromtheUniversityofCalifornia,Irvine.ProvidedbyCourseaDuration:StartsApril14(4weeks)WorkloadEstimation:2hoursperweekCost:FreeatCoursea.com;BecomeaSpecialistfor$49.https://www.coursera.org/specialization/bizcommunication/15?utm_medium=catalogDescription:

• ThisfreecourseprovidedbyCourse.comwillhelpprofessionalidentifyofverbalandnonverbalcommunication

• Itwillhelpidentifyandexplaintheimplicationsoftheverbalandnonverbalcommunicationaspectsofintentionalandunintentionalmessagesintheworkplace.

• Allowyoutodevelopstrategiestoenhancefirstimpressionsandcaptureandkeepaudienceattention.

• Helpyoudevelopstrategiestobetteraskandanswerimportantquestions.

Development

Speaking-2

PointValue:10Resource:PracticeTitle:AttendToastmastersMeetingDuration:Thereareweeklymeeting.AttendatleastonepermonthLink:http://www.toastmasters.org/QuickTips:http://www.toastmasters.org/Resources/Public-Speaking-TipsCost:$20Newmemberfee+36dollarseverysixmonths=$56.Description:

1. Visitaclub.FindclubsnearyoubyusingtheFindaClubtool.Eachclubhasitsownculture,sofeelfree

tovisitmorethanonetofindtheonethat’srightforyou.NearbyToastmastersClubLocations:• Secaucus,NJ

o TheBuckSpeaksHere

o ToastofMeadows

• RidgefieldPark,NJ

o BergenToastmaster

• Westfield,NJ

o TMofWestfieldClub

• NewYorkCity,NY(Nychasmanymorelocations)

o SpeakEZ

o CooperUnionToastmasters

o TheNewVoice

o PrideToastmasters

2. WhenyoufindtheClubthatsuityourneeds,askforanapplication

3. Thenyou’llpurchaseyourNewMembershipToolkit.Newmemberspaya$20fee,plusinternationaldues

of$36everysixmonths.(Clubduesvary.)

Development

Speaking-3

PointValue(each):5

Resource:PracticeTitle:PublicSpeakingCentercoursesRequirements:Mustattendatleastonecourseofyourchoice(uptotwocoursesforalimitof10points)Duration:CoursedurationvariesbyclassWorkloadEstimation:Cost:VariesbyclassDescription:ListofCourses

• PublicSpeaking:Acrashcourse.Thiscourseisforbeginners.Itcost$120anditwilltakeplacein92ndstreetintheUpperwestSide,NYfromApril14th–May5that7pm.

• PublicSpeaking&the3C’s:Confidence,CreativityandComedyThiscourseisforbeginners.Itcost$45anditwilltakeplaceatTheGeneralAssemblyinFlation,NewYorkonDecember18that6:30pm.

• PublicSpeakingWorkshopwithVideoFeedback:This course is designed for all levels. It cost $225 and it will also take place at The GeneralAssemblyinFlation,NewYorkonJanuary11that1pm.

MoreCourseoptionsareofferedonlineat:http://coursehorse.com/public-speaking-classes-nycOthers:

• Storytelling101:$37• Fast&Funnyimprovement:$10• PublicRelations101:$45

Development

Speaking-4

PointValue:5Resource:BookTitle:TheQuickandEasyWaytoEffectiveSpeakingAuthor:DaleCarnegiePages:224Publisher:PocketBooks(March1,2990)Language:EnglishIBSN-13:978-0671724009Cost:New:$5.74Used:aslowas$0.01Description:Amazoncustomerratings:4.4outof5.Amazon’sDescription:DaleBreckenridgeCarnegiefirstpublished“TheQuick&EasyWayToEffectiveSpeaking”in1936,itbecameamassivebestsellerthatstillcontinuestohelpprofessionalimprovetheirpublicspeaking.Sincethenthebookhasbeenupdatedtohelpindividualsimpactothersanddelivertheirideas.

Development

Speaking-5

PointValue:5Resource:PracticeTitle:YouTubeVideoPresentationDuration:Minimumof15minutesCost:FreeDescription:

• RecordaVideoPresentationonYoutubewithaminimumtimeof15minutes.• Thevideocouldbea1)How-toTutorialor2)SpeechorLessonaboutatopicofyourchoice.• TheVideomustbeoriginalandnotcopiedbyanothersubscriber.• Youareallowedtohaveparticipatestohelpyoupresent.However,youmusttheonlypresenteror

personteachingthelesson.• Havefun.

Post-Assessments

PostAssessment

Nowthatyouhavecompletedtheindividualinstructionprogram,itisimportanttoevaluateyourprogress

anddetermineifthereareareasthatstillneedimprovement.Thefollowingself-assessment,brokendown

intofoursections,isdesignedtoidentifykeyareasforfuturedevelopment.Pleasereadeachitemcarefully

andrankyourselfonhowyoubelieveyouadheretotheitem.Onceyouhavecompletedasection,

calculateyouroverallaverageforthatsection.Thiswillallowyoutocompareyourscorespost-assessment

scoreswithyourpre-assessmentscoresinordertoquantifyyourimprovement.

1=Never 2=Rarely 3=Sometimes 4=Often 5=AlwaysScoring:

Totalyourranksfromeachitemanddivideby10.Thisisyouraveragescoreforthatsection.

PostAssessment

General

Score(before)_________Score(after)__________

Iknowhowtocreateaclearideatoplanapresentation 12345

Iknowhowtoorganizeaneffectivepresentation 12345

InowrehearsebeforeIpresent 12345

Icaneffectivelyresearchandknowmyaudience 12345

Iknowhowtoincorporateaudioorvideointomypresentations 12345

Duringpresentations,Icannowmanagemyanxiety 12345

Icannowcreatespecificaudience-focusedobjectivesformypresentations 12345

Iunderstandthephysicalenvironmentinwhichapresentationwillbegiven 12345

Iknowhowtoanticipatelikelyaudiencequestions 12345

Iknowhowtoarrangeseating,andchecktechnology,mosteffectively 12345

PostAssessment

Visual

Score(before)_________Score(after)__________

Ihavetheskillstobetterengagewithmyaudience 12345

Iknowhowtoacknowledgedistractionsandeliminatethemwhenpossible 12345

Ihavelearnedhowtousevisualaidstoillustratepointsinmypresentation 12345

Iknowhowtodevelopprofessionalengagingslides 12345

IbetterunderstandinghowtousePowerPointmosteffectively 12345

Icanusevisualaidstocreateacomprehensiveflow 12345

Icanpresentdataandinformationinasimple,digestible,visualformat 12345

Iknowhowtousevisualaidsthatareeasytoreadandimpactful 12345

Iknowhowtopresentwordsandvisualstogethermosteffectively 12345

IknowhowtousePrezipresentationsoftware 12345

PostAssessment

Writing

Score(before)_________Score(after)__________

Iknowhowtowriteapresentationobjective 12345

Iknowhowtowriteanintroductionthatisengagingandinteresting 12345

Ihavetheskillstopreparemynotes,butdon’trelyonthem 12345

Iprovideaprintedhandoutwithmypresentations 12345

Inowwritedownmainideasfirstandbuildapresentationaroundthem 12345

Iammorecomfortablewritingaconclusion,andcall-to-actionstatement 12345

Mypresentationscontainonly"keywords"soIavoidreadingmynotes 12345

Iprepareanswerstoanticipatedquestions,andpracticemyresponses 12345

Ihavedevelopedwrittenpresentationskillsformyprofessionalskillset 12345

Ispeakclearlyandprovidelogicandresearchtosupportmybigidea 12345

PostAssessment

Speaking

Score(before)_________Score(after)__________

Iknowhowprojectconfidenceandprofessionalism 12345

Intheconclusion,IrestatetheactionIwantmyaudiencetotake 12345

Iknowhowtobuildrapportwiththeaudience 12345

Igivewell-pacedpresentation(e.g.paceofspeech,amountofinformation) 12345

Icanemphasizeimportantpointswithmyvoicetone,volumeorpace 12345

Icaneditmyvocabulary/terminologytomatchtheaudience’sknowledge 12345

Icanbettercontrolusing"ums”and"ah's"orotherfillerwords 12345

Ibetterunderstandingtheimpactbodylanguageandnonverbalcues 12345

Iknowhowtobeasmooth,effectivestoryteller 12345

IamcomfortableconductingaQ&Aaspartofapresentation 12345

BusinessPresentationSkillsToolkit:CourseEvaluation

Greatjob!

ThankyoufortakingpartinourBusinessPresentationsSkillstraining.Pleaseusethebelowtabletore-

writeyourfinalscoresfromboththepreandpostassessmentsinordertoseetheyourpersonal

developmentgrowth.Werecommendthatyoucontinuetoutilizetheseresourcesinordertorefresh,

maintain,improveyourskillswitheverybusinesspresentation.

BusinessPresentationSkill Score(pre) Score(Post)General

Visual

Speaking

Writing

ContactUs:GregGiancola,ElphysAlvarez,andMackenzieRenda1NomalAvenueMontclair,NJ

BusinessPresentationSkillsToolkit:CourseEvaluation

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1.ThetrainingToolkitmetmyexpectations.

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11. Othercomments?

BusinessPresentationSkillsToolkit:CourseEvaluation

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