4 Responses

1. Group exercises for Presentation Skills

   Hi KS

   I’ve used a couple of different ways of kickstarting a Presentation Skills courses, particularly when time is short.

   —Divide them into three groups and ask each one to discuss and flipchart responses to one of the following questions:

   *What do I (as the presenter) need?

   *What does my presentation need?

   *What does my audience need?

   Give them up to 30 mins and then feedback in plenary.

   —Alternatively, split into two groups and ask them to discuss and flipchart responses to one of the following:

   *What makes a good presenter?

   *What makes a good presentation?
   (tell them there is bound to be some overlap between their responses). Again, up to 30 mins is about right.

   Happy to discuss further – my contact details are on my profile.

   All the best

    

   Jenny

    

    

2. Presentation Skills: Introduction Activity

   Hi, there is a good opening activity for presentation skills here:

   http://synergizetrainingresources.com/article.php?id=20

   (you will need to register – free – to be able to download it – also free)

   From the description: This activity provides an opportunity to set the tone for the workshop, by demonstrating that it will be run in an atmosphere of positive feedback and with a focus on building upon strength. It also acts as an initial assessment of the delegates’ presentation skills, helping to focus the rest of the programme on the areas of strength that can be built upon and individual objectives for the course.

   It’s also good for workshops on giving/receiving feedback.

   I hope it’s useful – drop me an email if you have trouble accessing it, training@synergizetrainingresources.com.

   Polly

3. Opening activity for a presentation skills course
   Hi
   I have used an exercise called ‘Thinking on your feet’. Use a tennis ball and a stop watch with the group standing around in a circle. It’s short, fun and makes the point about preparation. Download a copy from http://www.abctrainingsolutions.biz/presentationskillsfreestuff.html – and scroll to the bottom resource.
   Hope that helps
   Happy Days!
   Bryan
   http://www.abctrainingsolutions.biz

4. Presentation Skills Starter
   Hello KS, I use a set of random images and ask delegates to use the image for their first presentation of about 2 minutes. It gets them thinking on their feet but also gives them something to start with and gives me an idea of where they are starting from. It’s amusing non threatening and is also the start of feedback to each other.
   I hope this helps and good luck
   Barry