Technical Presentations for Non-Technical Audiences

Technical Presentations for Non-Technical Audiences

Presenting data for maximum impact

Throughout the class, participants apply the principles of The Orderly Conversation to their own real-life technical presentations, which may be delivered standing or seated.

Participants in this presentation skills training course learn to

• Take a less-is-more approach by trimming data, simplifying content, and streamlining messages
• Frame their presentations so that they are listener-focused
• Manage nervousness and gain self-awareness
• Engage listeners in a comfortable, flexible conversation while being clear and concise
• Explain visuals effectively whether seated or standing, projected, hand-held, or hard copy
• Use the power of story to simplify and enhance key messages
• Think on their feet
• Read the audience to know when they are lost or when it’s time to move on
• Facilitate fruitful interactions with listeners
• Get the business of the presentation done effectively and efficiently

Virtual Presentation Skills Training: The skills required to present virtually are an extension of the skills required in face-to-face situations. If your presenters present virtually, consider adding a virtual post-workshop session to help them be more successful in the online environment.

Dress Rehearsal Coaching: To help workshop participants succeed, especially when the stakes are high, consider adding post-workshop coaching. This hour-long one-on-one follow-up takes place virtually and may be conducted any time after the workshop. Individuals always work with one of the instructors from their workshop to ensure continuity and mutual trust.

Getting Business Done and Growing Leadership Capability: Everything we do is designed to help people get business done and grow their capabilities. While a particular workshop may focus on a specific business goal—closing a deal, making a decision, learning something new, or gaining alignment—every workshop is designed to help the participants be more comfortable, effective, and confident communicators. When employees communicate more effectively, leadership capability increases and careers advance. This brings positive results to your team and company.

Private Coaching and Video Review: Capturing learners on video as they work on their real-life content, which is followed by private video playback and coaching, is an essential element to this training. It helps workshop participants understand their natural strengths (and weaknesses). As they grow their self-awareness, they can apply what they learn in class to the variety of situations they face outside of it.