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Open Introductory courses in Bristol and London
Due to popular demand, we run a small number of popular courses on a frequent basis in Bristol and London as open courses available for individuals to book. Each course is limited to 8 people and include full materials, lunch and remote support. Call us now on 0843 289 1249 to reserve a space.
New to presenting or need a refresher course? Our Presentation Masterclass has been designed to guide you through the steps to allow you to present confidently and with ease. This is a full day course with a small number of attendees, allowing you to work on your presentations within small groups, and get direct feedback from your trainer. We also (with your permission) can tape your presentations during the day, which is a great tool to discuss how you can improve your style of delivery.
Presentation Skills Introductory
London Heathrow, Thursday May 24th 2012
Presentation Skills Introductory
Bristol Wed, June 27th 2012
Or call 0843 289 1249 to reserve a place, email alex@oatmealgroup.com. Once payment is received your place is guaranteed. Places are limited, first come first served.
Who is this course aimed at?
This training course has been designed for all levels of ability who need to maximise their communication skills through clear, concise delivery.
The course has been structured to give you six steps to follow to create outstanding presentations, coupled with dozens of practical tips on dealing with everything from anxiety through to handling difficult questions.
The course will be delivered by a senior trainer, who has at least 20 years of pitching and presentation experience, who has been at the 'coal face' and is able to share real life scenarios, not to be found in any bookstore.
What does the course cover?
Designed for all tose who have little experience or need to formalise their approach, the course is a mixture of theory and practical advice. Delegates will be expected to present as groups throughout the course, enabling the tutor to give valuable feedback on body language, posture, style and delivery.
This presentation skills training course includes aspects of:
- The six key steps to planning a presentation
- Warming up your voice and how to deal with nerves and anxiety
- Storytelling and the rules of engagement, how great speakers get their point across effectively
- Speech writing, using metaphors and repetition, the golden rules on what makes a presentation easy to digest
- Dealing with awkward or difficult questions, fail proof formuli for even the most awkward question
- Video analysis and critique throughout the day to better understand your delivery and body language
- Pitching and sales presentations, six great tips that ensure you end on a high
- PowerPoint or Keynote design and visual aids, golden rules to ensure your slides add not detract from your presentation
- Disaster mitigation, and aide memoires, guidance and advice to ensure in the event of a glitch, you have a plan B
What models and techniques get used?
This course has been designed around research at Cass Business School, London on the 'Ineffectiveness of Business Presentations' and shares many new and innovative techniques developed and tested over the past 20 years and is taught on many prestigious MBA programmes both in the UK and US.
Want to hear what past students said about the course?
"Working with Oatmeal opened our eyes to the many pitfalls of poor presentations. In accessible language, they showed us what to do, and what not to do, and gave us a series of practical guidelines and tools to ensure we inform, educate and inspire our audiences"
Oxfam
John opened our thoughts and got us to communicate in a new, better, more exciting way. The results for the business have been beyond our expectations. Our sales presentations are now twice as effective as before. We now regularly work with John to ensure we don’t lose the edge."
Minisoft UK
Where is the course held?
This course is held in the centre of Bristol or on the outskirts of Heathrow London with easy parking and access by road / rail and bus. The venue is DDA accessible with the course starting at 10 and finishing around 4pm. Lunch will be provided, if you have any special dietary requirement, please tell us.
How do I book?
Booking could'nt be easier, but spaces are limited to 8 so act now! Just click above or Call 0843 289 1249 to book, or email Alex@oatmealgroup.com. Cost for each delegate is £349, with discounts for multiples.
What will I receive as part of the course?
Aside from world class tuition from one of the countries leading trainers, you will also receive:
- Certification on successful completion of the course equivalent to CPD 6 hrs
- Lifetime support from your trainer by email
- Comprehensive training pack
- Buffet lunch and complimentary drinks throughout the day
- Quick start guides to help you put your future presentations together
- Video feedback and review
- Premier invitations and notifications of new events and streaming videos
- Discounted rates on future courses.
Take the first step to being a better presenter, call Alex now on 0843 289 1249, or email alex@oatmealgroup.com, we look forward to hearing from you
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Testimonials
Working with Oatmeal opened our eyes to the many pitfalls of poor presentations. In accessible language, they showed us what to do, and what not to do, and gave us a series of practical guidelines and tools to ensure we inform, educate and inspire our audiences.
Oatmeal’s commitment to providing a first class service to its customer has been second to none and I have been extremely pleased with their openness and commitment to understanding the needs of Equalities training in relation to Business Support in Wales.
Since working with the Oatmeal team our staff have increased their productivity but more importantly their confidence and self worth has really improved. The business has benefited in financial terms with increased revenue coming into the club as a direct result of adopting the Oatmeal way of working.
As a company that has benefited from Oatmeal’s marketing consultancy I can say unreservedly that they are second to none with regard to their knowledge, flexibility, good advice and strong management.
Oatmeal opened our thoughts and got us to work in a new, better, more exciting way. The results for the business have been beyond our expectations. Our sales presentations are now twice as effective as before. We now regularly work with Oatmeal to ensure we don’t lose the edge.
The level of service has just been outstanding and John’s wealth of knowledge and experience has just shone through. The Oatmeal group not only come up with great ideas but work very closely with you to implement and evaluate them.
From the outset, the Oatmeal Group,has enlightened our views on what marketing really involves. I would not hesitate to recommend the Oatmeal Group and as a company, we are looking forward to a long and fruitful business relationship with them.
The Oatmeal Group came highly recommended to us. Their direct approach and commitment gave quick and tangible results.
John Davies of The Oatmeal Group has delivered a number of training workshops on 'Creating Presentations with Impact' for WIBF. These workshops tend to be hugely successful with an attendance of approximately 70, these events were very well presented and exceeded my expectations.
Tel: 0843 289 1249 Email: info@oatmealgroup.com