Delivering Effective Presentations with Ease


 April 26-28, 2005
Kansas City, MO

 

 


 

Capture an audience's attention with poise and confidence.

 

Registration Deadline is April 4th, 2005 and will be limited to 25 participants.

This 2-day workshop is perfect for those within an organization that communicate to large groups of internal and/or external customers. Join our guest presenter as he shares valuable tips and tools to plan, organize, prepare and deliver an informative presentation.

This program has been approved for 16 recertification credit hours toward PHR and SPHR recertification through the Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI). For more information about certification or recertification, please visit the HRCI homepage at www.hrci.org

 


Thank you to our sponsor:

 

 


GENERAL INFO


      Workshop Objectives
  

Upon completing this interactive workshop, you will be able to:

  • Plan and structure the content of a presentation to ensure objectives are met
  • Prepare and use notes, support materials and visual aids effectively
  • Deliver presentations with confidence and conviction
  • Proven techniques that create an environment where audiences are stimulated to participate
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   Why Should I Attend?

   Do you...

   …have a difficult time getting your audience to participate?

   …get an uneasy, nervous feeling when presenting in front of a large group?

   …have problems deciding on what types of visual aids to use?

   …feel that when the presentation is over, you haven’t accomplished your objective?

   …want to become a more effective presenter?

 

 

 

 


SCHEDULE


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Tuesday, April 26th

6:00 - 7:30pm  
Welcome and Opening Assessment Exercise
Hot hors d'oeuvres will be served

Wednesday, April 27th

8:00 - 8:30am
Review of Evening Work

8:30 - 12:00pm
Preparing for Success

  • Defining objectives
  • Determining content
  • Developing a structure
  • Deciding on a delivery method
  • Demonstrate what you've learned

12:00 - 1:00pm
Lunch/Networking
~ Sponsored by Agriculture Future of America (AFA)

1:00 - 5:00pm
Techniques to Present with Ease

  • Our presenter will be sharing a number of proven techniques that are applicable in a various number of situations and types of audiences
  • These techniques can also be used in a number of other situations in and outside of work
  • Delivering the message
  • Demonstrate what you’ve learned
Thursday, April 28th

7:30 - 8:00am
Coffee and Networking

8:00 - 11:00am
Involving the Audience

  • Attracting the audience
  • Handling questions
  • Handling unexpected responses
  • Demonstrate what you have learned

11:00 - 12:00pm
Choosing Effective Visual Aids

  • Choice of visual aids is often undervalued - participants gain a greater appreciation for the presentation based on visual aid selections that are best for the presentation type
  • Visual aids for the venue
  • Handouts

12:00 - 1:00pm
Lunch/Networking

1:00 - 2:00pm
Practice What You've Learned

  • Each individual will be asked to prepare/present a short presentation that will be evaluated by the course instructors and peers

2:00 - 3:30pm
Formal Presentations

  • Practice what you have learned
  • Group evaluation and feedback

3:30 - 4:00pm
Workshop Assessment, Action Planning and Adjourn

 

 


MEETING LOCATION


Kansas City Airport Hilton
8801 NW 112th St.
Kansas City, MO 64153
(816) 891-8900

Directions

From KC International Airport:
I-29 South to Exit #12 (112th St.) - Hotel is located on the east side of the interstate.

 


HOTEL SUGGESTION


Kansas City Airport Hilton
8801 NW 112th St.
Kansas City, MO 64153
Phone: 816.891.8900

A block of rooms is being held through April 12th at a discounted rate - Please book early.

 


PRICING


Participation Fee ~ $695 for one; $600 for two or more from an organization

Cancellation Policy: Cancellation must be made
by April 4th for full refund.

CONTACT US


AgCareers.com
Erika Brandt
PO Box 1736
Clinton, NC  28329
erika.brandt@agcareers.com

800-929-8975
910-592-9417