The best idea is meaningless if you cannot get others to listen. For example, where would be if Martin Luther King Jr. had not shared his dream? Of course, he was an enigmatic speaker who greatly inspired people, which sets a high bar. But his is a good example to follow.
This course shows you how to formulate and present your ideas with confidence, and how to get others to support your initiatives. At the end of this course you should be able to:
+ Describe the different types of presentations supervisors are expected to give.+ Organize and prepare for presentations designed for different purposes and audiences.+ Increase your speaking and nonverbal presentation skills.+ Develop and effectively use presentation props and slides.+ Evaluate your presentation skills and develop plans for continuous improvement.
Wesley E. Donahue, Ph.D., PE, PLS, PMP, 6σ Black Belt (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.), is the course Master Instructor. Formerly, he was the director of Penn State Management Development, a self-supporting provider of education and training services to business and industry clients around the world. Before joining Penn State, he was co-founder and executive vice president of a manufacturing and specialty engineering firm; manager of corporate development and international manager of technology for a Fortune 200 company; and, professional associate of a worldwide provider of technical management professional services.
