PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
Formerly Performance Institute (PI), this program provides designated voice and body language skills to enhance your speaking and communication skills. Participants learn how to manage the anxiety of public speaking while improving their performance through the use of nonverbal communication skills. Participants practice and refine their techniques of public speaking for articulating successful speeches and engaging audience.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
Enhancing Speaking & Presentation Skills is available to all employees
SESSION DATES, TIMES, LOCATION
The program consists of 6 modules and 6 in-person practice sessions*
Winter 2024
Module 1: Introduction: Tuesday February 20th 2024, 3:30-4:30 p.m.
Module 2: Volume & Pace: Tuesday March 5th, 2024, 3:30-4:30 p.m.
Module 3: Pausing, Pitch & Articulation: March 19th 2024, 3:30-4:30 p.m.
Module 4: Persona, Hands & Platform: Tuesday April 2nd 2024, 3:30-4:30 p.m.
Module 5: Eye Contact & Facial Expressions: Tuesday April 16th, 2024, 3:30-4:30 p.m.
Module 6: Culminating Speeches: Tuesday April 30th, 2024, 3:30-5:00 p.m.
PROGRAM OF STUDY & FORMAT
This is a modularized program that is offered in a hybrid format of asynchronous (self-paced, online) and synchronous (in-person practice sessions) learning over a period of several weeks. In both online and in-person practice sessions, participants should plan to commit 1.5-2 hours per module to complete work. The online experience is complemented by 60 minute in-person practice sessions (listed above) during which participants will be given the opportunity to practice and implement new techniques and skills together with their peers.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES IN ENHANCING SPEAKING AND PRESENTATION SKILLS
No time to commit to the entire length of the program but interested in one of the topics listed above?
You can now participate in single unit modules of the program to help you focus on a goal or specific skill set for your continued professional development.
For more information or to register for this program, please contact Employee Learning.
PROGRAM OUTCOMES
Upon success completion of Enhancing Speaking & Presentation Skills, participants will have had the opportunity to:
- Give presentations that demonstrate clear organizational and effective delivery techniques;
- Create and accomplish a “best-self” speaking character (or persona);
- Use designated voice and body language skills to enhance their speaking and communication skills;
- Practice communication strategies conducive to effective learning and communicating;
- Recognize and use nonverbal aspects of powerful speaking through general poise/appearance, platform usage, volume and rates;
- Share feedback with established facilitators and speakers and use skills on: active listening, non-consensus interaction, group interaction.
PROGRAM OUTCOMES ENHANCING SPEAKING AND PRESENTATION SKILLS
Requirements for Successful Completion of the Program
- Completion of all online learning activities prior to the in-person practice sessions (approximately 1.5-2 hours per module),
- Full attendance at and participation in the 6-in person practice sessions (1-2.5 hours per session),
- Completion of an in-person oral presentation (10-15 minutes), demonstrating the acquisition of new skills.
A certificate of completion will be provided to all participants who successfully complete the program.