In total we estimate this exercise will take 30 minutes.
• To welcome the participants.
• To introduce the facilitator(s) and participants to each other.
• To introduce the facilities.
• To agree the course objectives and timetable.
This exercise will take about 25 minutes to complete. In total, allowing for discussion, we recommend allowing 30 minutes for completion.
• To welcome the participants.
• To introduce the facilitator(s) and participants to each other.
• To introduce the facilities.
• To agree the course objectives and timetable.
This module is suitable for use with groups of almost any size.
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Aims: • To give participants an opportunity to practice speaking in front of others, with a particular emphasis on the skills needed to think quickly.
Time: This exercise will take about 15 minutes to run. In total, allowing for discussion, we recommend allowing 20 minutes for completion.
Group Size: This module can be used with groups of up to 20 participants.
You'll Need: • A set of the Creatively Speaking Cards (one card per participant). • Blu-tac. • A stopwatch.
Notes: The timings suggested are for a group of up to 10 participants. Larger groups will need more time.
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Aims: • To demonstrate the dangers of making assumptions about others' knowledge when communicating. • To recognise situations where the recipient might not interpret our message in the way we intended.
Time: This exercise will take about 10 minutes to complete. In total, allowing for discussion, we recommend allowing about 30 minutes for completion.
Group Size: This module can be used with groups of almost any size.
You'll Need: • Nothing other than the materials provided.
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Aims: • To explain the Rule of Three. • To demonstrate the impact of repeating three-word slogans during presentations or training. • To show the value of audience participation.
Time: This exercise will take about 10 minutes to complete. In total, allowing for discussion, we recommend allowing 15 minutes for completion.
Group Size: This module can be used with groups of up to 15 participants.
You'll Need: • A set of buzzers will add to the competitive atmosphere but are not essential.
Aims: • To help participants get to know each other. • To encourage participants to think about their personal ‘brand’. • To understand the power of images to convey messages.
Time: This exercise will take about 15 minutes to complete. In total, allowing for discussion, we recommend allowing about 20 minutes for completion.
Group Size: This module can be used with groups of any size.
You'll Need: • Blank name tent cards and pens for your participants.
Notes: If using this icebreaker in very large groups ask participants to work in small teams and introduce themselves to those team members rather than the whole group.
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Aims: • To explore ways to make messages memorable. • To understand why making messages memorable is essential to delivering a successful training session/presentation.
Time: This exercise will take about 15 minutes to complete. In total, allowing for discussion, we recommend allowing 20 minutes for completion.
Group Size: Suitable for use with groups of up to 20 participants.
You'll Need: • A collection of objects that your participants use as part of creating the story of Patsy’s Pie Making Challenge. • A soft ball.
Aims: • To encourage participants to start thinking about what makes an effective presentation. • To identify the things to avoid in presentations.
Time: This exercise will take about 10 minutes to complete. In total, allowing for discussion, we recommend allowing 20 minutes for completion.
Group Size: This module is suitable for use with groups of up to 15 participants.
You'll Need: • Flipchart paper and pens.
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I use this icebreaker for Presentation Skills only, although it would work well in Train the Trainer as well. I find this a great starting point for the two day course that I run because it gets people thinking about the types of presentations they have been to and the types of presenters they have seen. I like to end the icebreaker by asking the delegates to keep in their heads throughout the course the best presenter they have seen and use them as a role model. | |
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Aims: • To introduce different styles of information gathering. • To help participants recognise that we all have a different viewpoint or perspective. • To understand the importance for trainers/presenters to be aware of how their messages may be perceived.
You'll Need: • A single apple (or other type of fruit) for your participants to see.
Aims: • To help participants understand why it is important to arrive early to set up the training room. • To understand the impact of a well laid out and inviting training room on delegates. • To identify the key equipment they need to bring with them when running a training session.
Time: This exercise will take about 20 minutes to complete. In total, allowing for discussion, we recommend allowing 30 minutes for completion.
Group Size: Suitable for use with groups of almost any size.
You'll Need: • Resources to create a stimulating learning environment. A recommended list of equipment is provided on Page 2 of the Trainer Notes.
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Aims: • To show the importance of giving information visually as well as orally. • To demonstrate how different people will interpret the same information differently.
Time: This exercise will take about 5 minutes to complete. In total, allowing for discussion, we recommend allowing 10 minutes to complete this module.
Group Size: This module is suitable for use with groups of almost any size.
You'll Need: • Two sheets of A4 paper for each participant (and for you too).
Notes: We’d like to thank Mick Duncan of CWT-Chamber Training for contributing the idea for this exercise.
Aims: • To identify techniques that can make our spoken communication more influential.
Group Size: This module can be used with groups of up to 10 participants.
Notes: This exercise can be run with more participants, but additional time will be needed.
Below you will find listed all the different exercises that you can do to learn or improve your use of vocabulary in presentations on Blair English.
For each exercise there is a description of what it is about and what level of English you need to do it (from 'lower-intermediate' to 'advanced').
To do or look at an exercise, simply click on the box or the title of the exercise.
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Ultimately, "30 Seconds Without Filler Words" is a targeted exercise that empowers participants to refine their communication style and deliver presentations with increased clarity and confidence. The Power of Presentation Skills Training. Starting a presentation skills training course is like discovering a secret weapon for professional ...
This activity is also free for up to 10 people and is easy to personalize. . 6. The Get to Know You Game. This activity is one of the best presentation games if you have a small group that doesn't really know each other. The Get to Know You Game is a creative way to do introductions, and it's really simple.
A good exercise to improve the control over your breathing is the following: · Breathe in for 4 seconds. · Hold that breath for 1 second. · Breathe out for 4 seconds. · Repeat for 3 minutes. This exercise will make you more conscious of your breathing, and if you do this a few times every day, you'll have much greater control over your ...
Random Object Speech. Grab a household object (a spoon, a book, anything.) and set a timer for 2-3 minutes. The goal is to deliver a cohesive, interesting "speech" about the item. This exercise hones your ability to generate ideas and structure thoughts spontaneously. "Yes, and…". Improv.
The first thing that most people do to practice a presentation is to write it out word-for-word. (That is a huge mistake, by the way.) The second thing they try to do is memorize the presentation. These two mistakes cause more people to experience the fear of public speaking than anything else that I have seen.
According to research, an excellent presentation is 38% your voice, 55% non-verbal communication and just 7% your content. In other words, your delivery matters even more than what you say, and this exercise helps you refine it. Find a paragraph online in a language you don't understand or simply write down a few lines of jibberish, and ...
You can carry out a simple breathing exercise by standing comfortably, relaxing your shoulders and torso and breathing slowly in and out. Breathe deeply through your nose while counting to four, then breathe out through your mouth while counting back down. Repeat as necessary. 3. Talk to the mirror.
About the Exercise. Effective presentation skills are essential in the modern workplace. This practice exercise allows you to practice and improve your skills in several different virtual environments, including a conference room, meeting room, lecture hall, classroom, and a TEDx-styled theatre. After each practice session, you'll receive ...
Tip #3: Keep your slides short and sweet. Tip #4: Focus on your presentation design. Tip #5: Visualize boring numbers and data. Tip #6: Practice in front of a live audience. Tip #7: Meet your audience before presenting. Tip #8: Channel nervous energy into enthusiastic energy.
Tip #1: Build a narrative. One memorable way to guarantee presentation success is by writing a story of all the points you desire to cover. This statement is based on the logic behind storytelling and its power to connect with people. Don't waste time memorizing slides or reading your presentation to the audience.
Apply the 10-20-30 rule. Apply the 10-20-30 presentation rule and keep it short, sweet and impactful! Stick to ten slides, deliver your presentation within 20 minutes and use a 30-point font to ensure clarity and focus. Less is more, and your audience will thank you for it! 9. Implement the 5-5-5 rule. Simplicity is key.
4. Practise presentation flow. As well as practising for the ideas and what you want to say, practise how you want your presentation to flow. Think of it almost as a symphony, with high points, slow movements and crescendos. If it's important, think about how you want your audience to feel, what emotions you want them to have, and when. 5.
Here are a few tips for business professionals who want to move from being good speakers to great ones: be concise (the fewer words, the better); never use bullet points (photos and images paired ...
Then, during or after the presentation, ask them to rip it to shreds. Snowball fight. Divide your group into two sides, and give each person 3 pieces of paper to crumple. Give them 1 or 2 minutes to try to get as many 'snowballs' into the other team's side.
Step 1: Make a draft to structure your presentation. As we said before, writing a draft or script of your content will be vital to start on the right foot as a PowerPoint beginner. This advice is so important that we choose it as the first step to learning how to make a PowerPoint presentation.
This exercise is a fun game that hones observation skills and provides a fresh take on visual challenges, improving cognitive abilities and creativity. 7. Idea Pitch. Idea Pitch is one of the most fun games to play during presentations. This exercise turns presentation practice into a fun competition.
To activate the Presenter Coach, click "Start Rehearsing" in the bottom-right corner of your window. Optionally, enable "Show real-time feedback" if you want the coach to give you tips while you're still presenting. Now, begin your presentation like you normally would. If you enabled the real-time feedback option, you'll see some tips appear in ...
Powerpoint Project 1 Practice Document. Kendall Myers December 22, 2017. In this practice project for Powerpoint, students will create a basic powerpoint based on the example given. Students will need to write titles, insert pictures and use different animations for key …. Categories:
Our executive presentation training programs are meticulously crafted to give professionals the tools they need to create compelling narratives, design powerful presentations, and deliver them with unmatched conviction. With a focus on storytelling techniques, impactful slide design, executive presence, and assertive delivery, we bring out the ...
This exercise will take about 10 minutes to complete. In total, allowing for discussion, we recommend allowing 20 minutes for completion. Aims: • To encourage participants to start thinking about what makes an effective presentation. • To identify the things to avoid in presentations. Group Size:
Presentation Vocabulary Exercises. Below you will find listed all the different exercises that you can do to learn or improve your use of vocabulary in presentations on Blair English. For each exercise there is a description of what it is about and what level of English you need to do it (from 'lower-intermediate' to 'advanced').