Barbara Jordan State Office Building
1601 Congress Avenue, Austin TX 78701
***Excellence in Leadership classes require a minimum of eight (8) participants to proceed. This ensures participants gain the full benefit of the training experience.
In the event that a class is rescheduled, we will notify participants via email automatically registering them in the next scheduled training. If the new date does not work, the participants can respond with a preferred date.
This class will be capped at 56. If this is reached, you can request to be put on a waitlist or sign up for the next class. To be put on the waitlist, please email gcmd@austin.utexas.edu.
Objectives:
1. Explain why good delivery is important to successful speaking.
2. Explain how personal preferences can influence your presentation.
3. Explain the role of speaker credibility.
4. Discuss strategies for controlling nerves.
5. Explain the value of an audience-centered presentation.
6. Identify things to consider when using stories and humor.
7. Construct an effective presentation opening, body, and conclusion.
8. Identify methods to gain audience attention.
9. Explain the advantages of using visual aids.
10. Identify strategies for managing tough audience questions.
11. Practice giving and receiving feedback on presentation skills.
Program Knowledge Level:
This basic course is ideal for managers want to learn strategies for planning, preparing and delivering effective presentations.
Prerequisite Education and Experience:
None
Advanced Preparation:
None
Delivery:
This Group Live (virtual) training will be capped at 56 people.
Contact Hours/TSBPA CPE Credit:
12 hours