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Presentation skills are an everyday requirement and the ability to present information clearly and effectively is key to getting your message across. Participants will discover that delivering an inspirational or captivating presentation requires a lot of planning and preparation.

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Course Introduction - A Basic Introduction to Training Events

Time:
In total we estimate this exercise will take 30 minutes.

Aims:
• To welcome the participants.
• To introduce the facilitator(s) and participants to each other.
• To introduce the facilities.
• To agree the course objectives and timetable.

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Time:
This exercise will take about 25 minutes to complete. In total, allowing for discussion, we recommend allowing 30 minutes for completion.

Aims:
• To welcome the participants.
• To introduce the facilitator(s) and participants to each other.
• To introduce the facilities.
• To agree the course objectives and timetable.

Group Size:
This module is suitable for use with groups of almost any size.

You'll Need:
Nothing, other than the materials provided.

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Creatively Speaking

Time:
In total we estimate this exercise will take 20 minutes.

Aims:
• To give participants an opportunity to practice speaking in front of others, with a particular emphasis on the skills needed to think quickly.

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Time:
This exercise will take about 15 minutes to run. In total, allowing for discussion, we recommend allowing 20 minutes for completion.

Aims:
• To give participants an opportunity to practice speaking in front of others, with a particular emphasis on the skills needed to think quickly.

Group Size:
This module can be used with groups of up to 20 participants.

You'll Need:
• A set of the Creatively Speaking Cards (one card per participant).
• Blu-tac.
• A stopwatch.

Notes:
The timings suggested are for a group of up to 10 participants. Larger groups will need more time.

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Just Beat It - Misinterpretations in Communication

Time:
In total we estimate this exercise will take 30 minutes.

Aims:
• To demonstrate the dangers of making assumptions about others' knowledge when communicating.
• To recognise situations where the recipient might not interpret our message in the way we intended.

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Time:
This exercise will take about 10 minutes to complete. In total, allowing for discussion, we recommend allowing about 30 minutes for completion.

Aims:
• To demonstrate the dangers of making assumptions about others' knowledge when communicating.
• To recognise situations where the recipient might not interpret our message in the way we intended.

Group Size:
This module can be used with groups of almost any size.

You'll Need:
• Nothing other than the materials provided.

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Making Messages Memorable - The Rule of Three

Time:
In total we estimate this exercise will take 15 minutes.

Aims:
• To explain the Rule of Three.
• To demonstrate the impact of repeating three-word slogans during presentations or training.
• To show the value of audience participation.

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Time:
This exercise will take about 10 minutes to complete. In total, allowing for discussion, we recommend allowing 15 minutes for completion.

Aims:
• To explain the Rule of Three.
• To demonstrate the impact of repeating three-word slogans during presentations or training.
• To show the value of audience participation.

Group Size:
This module can be used with groups of up to 15 participants.

You'll Need:
• A set of buzzers will add to the competitive atmosphere but are not essential.

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One Man Brand - How Images Add Impact to Our Message

Time:
In total we estimate this exercise will take 20 minutes.

Aims:
• To help participants get to know each other.
• To encourage participants to think about their personal ‘brand’.
• To understand the power of images to convey messages.

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Time:
This exercise will take about 15 minutes to complete. In total, allowing for discussion, we recommend allowing about 20 minutes for completion.

Aims:
• To help participants get to know each other.
• To encourage participants to think about their personal ‘brand’.
• To understand the power of images to convey messages.

Group Size:
This module can be used with groups of any size.

You'll Need:
• Blank name tent cards and pens for your participants.

Notes:
If using this icebreaker in very large groups ask participants to work in small teams and introduce themselves to those team members rather than the whole group.

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Patsy’s Pie Making Challenge - Making the Message Memorable

Time:
In total we estimate this exercise will take 20 minutes.

Aims:
• To explore ways to make messages memorable.
• To understand why making messages memorable is essential to delivering a successful training session/presentation.

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Time:
This exercise will take about 15 minutes to complete. In total, allowing for discussion, we recommend allowing 20 minutes for completion.

Aims:
• To explore ways to make messages memorable.
• To understand why making messages memorable is essential to delivering a successful training session/presentation.

Group Size:
Suitable for use with groups of up to 20 participants.

You'll Need:
• A collection of objects that your participants use as part of creating the story of Patsy’s Pie Making Challenge.
• A soft ball.

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Presentation Skills - Icebreaker

Time:
In total we estimate this exercise will take 20 minutes.

Aims:
• To encourage participants to start thinking about what makes an effective presentation.
• To identify the things to avoid in presentations.

About

Time:
This exercise will take about 10 minutes to complete. In total, allowing for discussion, we recommend allowing 20 minutes for completion.

Aims:
• To encourage participants to start thinking about what makes an effective presentation.
• To identify the things to avoid in presentations.

Group Size:
This module is suitable for use with groups of up to 15 participants.

You'll Need:
• Flipchart paper and pens.

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Seeing Things Differently - When Messages get Lost in Translation

Time:
In total we estimate this exercise will take 15 minutes.

Aims:
• To introduce different styles of information gathering.
• To help participants recognise that we all have a different viewpoint or perspective.
• To understand the importance for trainers/presenters to be aware of how their messages may be perceived.

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Time:
This exercise will take about 10 minutes to complete. In total, allowing for discussion, we recommend allowing 15 minutes for completion.

Aims:
• To introduce different styles of information gathering.
• To help participants recognise that we all have a different viewpoint or perspective.
• To understand the importance for trainers/presenters to be aware of how their messages may be perceived.

Group Size:
This module can be used with groups of almost any size.

You'll Need:
• A single apple (or other type of fruit) for your participants to see.

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Setting Up - Train the Trainer

Time:
In total we estimate this exercise will take 30 minutes.

Aims:
• To help participants understand why it is important to arrive early to set up the training room.
• To understand the impact of a well laid out and inviting training room on delegates.
• To identify the key equipment they need to bring with them when running a training session.

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Time:
This exercise will take about 20 minutes to complete. In total, allowing for discussion, we recommend allowing 30 minutes for completion.

Aims:
• To help participants understand why it is important to arrive early to set up the training room.
• To understand the impact of a well laid out and inviting training room on delegates.
• To identify the key equipment they need to bring with them when running a training session.

Group Size:
Suitable for use with groups of almost any size.

You'll Need:
• Resources to create a stimulating learning environment. A recommended list of equipment is provided on Page 2 of the Trainer Notes.

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The Paper Folding Exercise - Visual Communication

Time:
In total we estimate this exercise will take 10 minutes.

Aims:
• To show the importance of giving information visually as well as orally.
• To demonstrate how different people will interpret the same information differently.

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Time:
This exercise will take about 5 minutes to complete. In total, allowing for discussion, we recommend allowing 10 minutes to complete this module.

Aims:
• To show the importance of giving information visually as well as orally.
• To demonstrate how different people will interpret the same information differently.

Group Size:
This module is suitable for use with groups of almost any size.

You'll Need:
• Two sheets of A4 paper for each participant (and for you too).

Notes:
We’d like to thank Mick Duncan of CWT-Chamber Training for contributing the idea for this exercise.

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True or False? - Persuasive Communication

Time:
In total we estimate this exercise will take 20 minutes.

Aims:
• To identify techniques that can make our spoken communication more influential.

About

Time:
This exercise will take about 15 minutes to complete. In total, allowing for discussion, we recommend allowing about 20 minutes for completion.

Aims:
• To identify techniques that can make our spoken communication more influential.

Group Size:
This module can be used with groups of up to 10 participants.

You'll Need:
• Nothing other than the materials provided.

Notes:
This exercise can be run with more participants, but additional time will be needed.

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