Course Highlights
This course on presentation design will:
- Outline the nine elements that contribute to strong presentations.
- Introduce the SEATS framework to help participants tailor presentations to their audience’s needs.
- Provide tools and techniques for identifying and organizing key messages effectively.
- Share best practices for crafting meaningful slides and headlines.
- Offer strategies for continuous improvement through feedback and refinement.
Course Overview
A well-structured presentation not only holds an audience’s attention but also makes presenting simpler and more effective. “Better Thinking, Better Slides: Tactics and Tips for Designing Stronger Presentations in Less Time” prepares participants to create clear, engaging presentations that are easy to deliver and resonate with viewers. In this program, participants will use the SEATS framework to identify what matters most to their audience, define their goals, and select a clear path for delivery.
Participants will also learn practical tools to organize content logically, creating slides with focused messages and impactful headlines. Additionally, the course covers essentials of slide design, including speaker notes, consistent formatting, and the strategic use of visuals and bullet points to reinforce key ideas. Throughout, participants will refine their presentations by seeking feedback, ensuring that each presentation they create is compelling, cohesive, and built for success.
Program Objectives
At this program’s conclusion, participants should be able to:
- Outline the nine elements that contribute to effective presentations.
- Apply the SEATS framework to determine audience priorities.
- Define a presentation’s goal and delivery strategy.
- Select a narrative structure based on content and audience needs.
- Use four tools to find a logical structure for the presentation.
- Develop slides with a single, clear story.
- Write meaningful slide headlines.
- Create effective speaker notes.
- Adopt a consistent strategy for punctuation and capitalization.
- Follow best practices for using bullets, charts, and graphics.
- Seek and apply feedback for continuous improvement.
Program Modules
- Meaningful Messages: Nine Ways to Hit the Mark
- Audience Analysis: Who Is in the Room and What Matters to Them?
- A Solid Direction: Presentation Purpose, Goals, and Interaction Strategy
- The Short of It: Finding Key Messages
- The Long of It: Frameworks and Structures
- From the Ground Up: DIY Structures
- On Deck: Building Slides
- Continuous Improvement: Embracing Feedback
Target Audience
This virtual training program is designed for groups that want to:
- Develop impactful presentations that align with audience expectations.
- Streamline the process of slide creation without sacrificing quality.
- Gain practical skills to create clear, engaging presentations.
Suggested Format
- Two-Hour Virtual Training Course
Questions This Course Answers About Presentation Design
- Who offers virtual training to help professionals design effective presentations quickly?
- Where can I learn practical skills for making slides that communicate messages clearly?
- How can my team create better presentations that resonate with diverse audiences?