TECHNICALLY SPEAKING | Presenting with Technical Aids 

NIDA Corporate Performance is frequently approached by business executives who report having reached a point in their career where they are fully confident of their work knowledge, yet feel this competence does not always translate when presenting with technical aids. The most common request we receive is for techniques to improve the delivery to best communicate the message with colleagues, clients and stakeholders.

NIDA Corporate Performance provides skills and techniques for communicating the primary message without being dependent on notes or technical props. Pitches, presentations, small in-house briefings, can be enhanced by visual aids such as PowerPoint presentations, posters, flip-charts, hand-outs or video shows, provided these are employed judiciously and to powerful effect.  A common mistake is using visual aids as a crutch instead of making a personal connection with the audience. It’s important to remember, you are your own best resource.

PREPARING FOR A PRESENTATION | Some Do's and Dont's

Here are some tips on how to deliver a successful presentation using technical aids:

• Rehearse in the venue and assess whether your aids are appropriate to the
  size of your audience
• Make sure they can be clearly seen
• Look at your audience frequently to establish rapport and a connection
• Do not look at your visual aids other than a quick glance, and never read
  them
• Never turn your back on the audience to read the slides
• When using slides from an overhead or data projector don’t move between the
  projector and the screen, and don’t leave the slide showing if you are not
  discussing the data
• Develop and prioritise handouts, and ensure that they “add-value” to the
  audience. Ask yourself whether or not they assist in keeping your audience
  focused on the presentation.  Decide in advance whether you will you refer to
  them during your presentation
• Don’t read to the audience, and remember to address the audience and not
  the screen
• Explain each step
• Ask for feedback to verify understanding, commitment and impact.

SHE MEANS BUSINESS SEMINARS 2008 

The challenge for all communicators is to find the way to inspire others by expressing thoughts, concepts and ideas in a manner that is concise and lasting.  'She means Business' is an informative and enriching session that focuses on critical management and communication issues for women. Under the skilful direction of Australian actor and corporate trainer, Debra Lawrance, participants will explore compelling views on what it takes to command attention and create a meaningful and powerful impression. Debra is a passionate speaker and she is keen to share her vast knowledge on the key ingredients for creating an effective vocal and physical presence, explain how voice, gesture, movement and language are interpreted by others, and demonstrate how each of these elements lead naturally to the ability to communicate with authority and authenticity.

The 'She Means Business' seminars will be held in all major capital cities and regional centres across Australia.  To register your interest to be a part of these dynamic and engaging seminars, email cpmarketing@nida.edu.au

FINAL COURSES  2007 | SYDNEY AND INTERSTATE

There is still time to enrol in the final Sydney courses for 2007 all of which are listed opposite. 
Due to popular demand, an additional Women in Business course will be held  6 and 7 December. If you missed out on the November course, email cpmarketing@nida.edu.au to register your interest to be a part of this challenging and empowering training for women.

The final interstate Corporate Performance course will take place 4-5 December in Melbourne at the Bayview Eden and there are a number of places still available.

Alternatively, Private Coaching and Customised Training options are always available and we invite you to contact us for more information.