Training on Communication and Presentation Skills in Nairobi and Mombasa, Kenya

Effective communication skills are an essential element in this day and age. It is the basis on which companies and careers are built and a crucial component of lasting success. Whether it’s a face-to-face conversation or a professionally written e-mail exchange, a meaningful message entails establishing a connection that leaves a powerful impression. The communication courses and seminars will help you develop a truly engaging and responsive communication style, leading to positive results for you and your organization.

Duration 

5 days

Target Group 

This course targets employees in middle to senior level positions to help improve your techniques for either communicating with staff, peers or executive directors. 

Course Objectives

i. Understand the purpose of your presentation

ii. Strategically plan your presentation based upon an audience analysis

iii. Apply assertive verbal skills to capture and maintain audience interest

iv. Apply critical listening skills and respond confidently to questions

v. Develop awareness of how effective non-verbal messages are communicated

vi. Improve meetings through effective communication skills

vii. Research the gathering of data and drawing up a report

viii. Gather, structure and organise a formal report using mind-mapping effectively

ix. Design and use appropriate visual aids to support your presentation

x. Deliver and evaluate your presentation by reviewing a video for a more professional impact

xi. Apply a rigorous communication checklist in evaluating presentations

Course Content 

Introduction

Personality versus Character Ethics

Communication Types

 1. Oral

 2. Verbal and nonverbal

3. Business and interpersonal

Group and Large Audience Communication

1. Presentation Skills

2. Five P’s Model

3. AMMA

Types of Audience

The Four Modes of Speech Delivery

1. Extemporaneous

2. Impromptu

3. Memorization

4. Reading

The Four Types of Speeches

1. Informative

2. Demonstrative

3. Persuasive

4. Entertaining

Successful Speeches and Presentation in the Work Environment

Fundamentals of Effective Presentations

1. Describe challenges and benefits of effective speaking skills

2. List elements of successful presentations

3. Delineate types and methods of presentations

Preparing the Contents

1. Delineate a timeline for preparation of the presentation

2. Describe how to analyze general and specific purposes including audience

3. Explain how to gather proof, evidence, and support

4. Demonstrate structuring of a presentation

Speaking Skills

1. Describe how to select and use media

2. Explain how to determine type of language to use

3. Delineate how to develop a personal style of presentation

4. Describe how to deal with speaking anxiety

Essentials for Dynamic Presentations and Speeches

1. Explain how to capture an audience’s attention

2. Describe how to incorporate analogies, quotes, and stories into a presentation

3. Delineate a plan for rehearsing a presentation

Select and implement approaches for informative, persuasive, and motivational presentations

Audience Persuasive Techniques

1. Ethos

2. Pathos

3. Logos

Methodology

The instructor led trainings are delivered using a blended learning approach and comprises of presentations, guided sessions of practical exercise, web-based tutorials and group work. Our facilitators are seasoned industry experts with years of experience, working as professional and trainers in these fields.

Key Notes

i. The participant must be conversant with English.

ii. Upon completion of training the participant will be issued with an Authorized Training Certificate

iii. Course duration is flexible and the contents can be modified to fit any number of days.

iv. The course fee includes facilitation training materials, 2 coffee breaks, buffet lunch and A Certificate upon successful completion of Training.

v. One-year post-training support Consultation and Coaching provided after the course.

vi.Payment should be done at least a week before commence of the training, to DATASTAT CONSULTANCY LTD account, as indicated in the invoice so as to enable us prepare better for you.