Finishing Pieces – Fine tuning Training PresentationsChristine Miles

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Agenda

Preparing for the Presentation

Creating Engagement

Using and Creating Graphics

Integrate Outside Sources

Item 1

Technology: Audience Response Systems

Item 2

Item 3

Item 4

Item 5

Preparing for the Presentations

• Control the environment• Lights should be on, but lowered

• Presentation must be visible• Lights should be bright enough to maintain eye contact between trainer

and the class.• Use a non infra-red remote control

• Allows you to move around the room• Moving around the room helps with classroom management

• Don’t leave slides on the screen after they’ve been discussed.

• In Slide Show View on the View tab, strike 8 on the

keyboard to turn on or off the screen image.

(CSU Global, 2013)

• The trainer is the main attraction. The Power Point slides should back up the trainer and provide support.

• Slides are not a teleprompter. Don’t read to the class.

• Create flow to your presentation by using a case study or story through the entire presentation (University of Washington)

• Use a whiteboard or flipchart in conjunction with the presentation.

• Drawing something real time is more engaging than static drawings in a presentation.

• Use real objects or props whenever possible.

• Provide opportunities to practice (University of Washington)

Creating Engagement Slides are just one piece to connecting with the class

(CSU Global, 2013)

Source: http://laurakennedylive.com/magnetic-powerpoint-presentations/

Source: http://www.forbes.com/sites/jackzenger/2012/05/02/does-leadership-development-really-work-2//

Source: thedeamteam.com

Technology: Audience Response SystemsAsk for interaction, and display live results

• Ways to use the system during training:

• Survey’s• Opinion poll• Explore common

misconceptions• Springboard discussions• Group decision making• Quiz’s

(CSU Global, 2013)

Source: www.corporateeventsinc.net

All graphics should be easily understood without a lot of text. If additional text is needed, provide it in a handout rather than cluttering the slide.

Using and Creating Graphics

•Choose images that communicate your message.

•Photographs are preferred over clip art images

Images

•Timelines and flow charts portray movement

•SmartArt includes Org Charts, cycles, pyramid and Venn diagrams.

Illustrations

•Line •Pie•Bar

Charts

3 types of graphics

* Note this slide is an example of creating graphics with SmartArt.

(CSU Global, 2013)

• Same presentation• Different presentation

Link to other Power Point Slides

• Internal videos• Web videos, such as YouTube

Link to Videos internal

•Bring up excel files or word documents

Other documents

•Display information straight from a source

Webpages

Using a hyperlink you can quickly simulate a web browsing experience and add depth to your presentation.

When a hyperlink is clicked it will automatically open in a new window. When you are done, close the window and you will return to your presentation.

Integrate Outside Sources

* Note this slide is an example of creating graphics with SmartArt.

(CSU Global, 2013)

Use of these tips will create a vibrant and engaging training session.

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REFERENCESColorado State University Global Campus. (2013). Module 6 – Eight Steps in Making a Powerful Multimedia Presentation [Blackboard ecourse]. In ORG 536 Contemporary Business Writing. Greenwood Village, CO

University of Washington. (n.d.). Best Practices for Using PowerPoint for Training. Retrieved from: http://www.washington.edu/research/.SITEPARTS/.documents/.osp/Best_Practices_for_Using_PowerPoint_for_Training.pdf