Configurable Training Modules For: Facilitation Skills
Confrontational Questions Many business professionals feel that dealing with confrontational questions is among the most difficult of all presentation challenges. To overcome this we use positive messages, body language, using cushions to soften resistance, applying a good news format to create a positive slant, and exploring different response options. [click here to download PDF] Facilitate for Group Results Facilitation by definition means to make easy for others. Some people may be good 'presenters' and may still have room for growth in helping a group experience 'discovery' and 'application' while moving toward improved performance. Skilled facilitation is about leading a process rather than presenting information. [click here to download PDF] Planning Presentations Professionals have to be confident when presenting to a buying team, executive decision makers, cross functional or intact teams, peers and subordinates. Planning elements include understanding the foundational elements of presentations, creating a template for planning effectively, incorporating attitude control principles to deal with anxiety, and analyzing and appealing to different audiences and audience members. [click here to download PDF] Presenting with Visual Impact With advances in presentation software and projection technology, creating visuals has become flexible and easy. Creating real impact includes selecting the right type of support, effective use of graphic design, using the power of color, and understanding the foundations of creative visual presentations. [click here to download PDF] Team Presentations Team presentations often include confusion, conflicting priorities, lack of focus, and problems with consistency. You will address establishing common purpose, audience analysis, visual factors, openings/transitions/closings, Q&A sessions, debriefing, and planning a team presentation. [click here to download PDF] Vocal Skills and Body Language Voice inflection, facial expressions, and body language can make up over 90% of your message. Presentations are strengthened when you improve vocal range, such as projection, diction, pacing, and pitch; and body language including, posture, gestures, facial expressions, and purposeful movement. [click here to download PDF]
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