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Presentation Skills and Running and Contributing to Meetings

To re-cap the basic principles: what makes a presentation lively, informative and enjoyable! Then to agree on what we should aim to achieve in this two-day seminar - first on a group basis and then on an individual basis.
To establish the purpose of a meeting in terms of what we aim to achieve rather than what we hope to "discuss" - how this will help with both writing the agenda and controlling the discussion
To give each participant three opportunities to give a prepared talk and, by the use of video and group discussion, to improve his or her presentation skills - to develop a personal style which is natural, persuasive and professional.
To discuss the best techniques of chairing meetings. How to influence discussion and how to establish control without appearing heavy-handed. How to handle difficult audiences, aggressive questions and unexpected situations. The opportunities, dangers and pitfalls of formal occasions - conferences, after-dinner speaking; humour; and dealing with one's own nerves.
Skills with visuals. To enable presenters to select and design visual aids which create interest, help understanding and make the message more memorable.

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