The ability to present effectively is becoming a minimum expectation for performance, a critical skill in a highly competitive and dynamic business environment and an invaluable tool for improving your position on the totem pole. If you’ve done the basics in presentations, and you’ve got some serious experience under your belt, you may be looking for the next thing that will help you lift your game into the arena of Mastery. This is it. But this programme is not for novices. If you’re worried about your own entry-level skills on delivering presentations, rather attend our 2-day On the Spot programme. You really have to crack the basics before you can break the rules well.

Introduction

This programme is not for novices. If you’re worried about your own entry-level skills on delivering presentations, rather attend our 2-day On the Spot programme. You really have to crack the basics before you can break the rules well. The format of the day is built around action learning methodologies. Delegates will be expected to prepare thoroughly before they attend the programme: they will receive a skills refresher booklet which they will be expected to have prepared in advance, and then come prepared with a rehearsed 10-minute presentation, pertinent to their existing working context, with visual aids prepared. As they deliver their presentations, the facilitator will coach, and work with skills gaps specific to the individuals in the group. The theoretical aspects of the content will be covered as part of this methodology, as the issues arise.

This is a challenging and robust process. Our highly skilled coaches will work live with the team, and delegates should prepare themselves for a mentally and physically taxing day. Beginners should not attend.

Benefits

• Working the room means being able to deviate from the script: You’ve been there. Every duck is in its row. The slides are spot-on. The figures are perfect. The intro is rolling off your tongue when the curve balls start coming and the tapdance begins. Be ready to deal whatever comes at you.
• We learn best when we are able to see our own strengths and weaknesses. Watch yourself in action. Whatever you do will be captured on camera and dropped onto CD. You can continue to work your game long after the day you spend with us: keep watching, keep learning, keep tapdancing!
• Getting real. This means that we have to be authentic when we communicate with people. The day will provide the opportunity for you to understand how to maximise your unique personality and presentation style. People will buy from you because they trust you: they can sense that what they see is what they get.
• Find out which rules you’re best at breaking. Truly coming to terms with your strengths is the most powerful thing you can learn about this game. Your coach will help you see that stuff more clearly.

Logistics

The Boardroom Tapdance programme is built for a maximum of 8 and a minimum of 5 people. It is designed to run over a period of one full day. Company programmes can be booked or individuals can be sent on open programmes.