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SQLBits 2024 runs from Tuesday 19th – Saturday 23rd March.
Non-Technical

Presentation Skills Masterclass

Description

Most people get along just fine with little or no training in presentation skills. In fact, most speakers - including some very well-known ones - just wing it on stage.

That is NOT what this workshop is about.

What is the difference between a "good" and a "great" presentation? And how do you improve if you're not quite sure what you did the last time around? Presentation skills are obviously all about presenting, but perhaps surprisingly it is even more about learning to listen and observe, to be consistent and focus on details.

Presentation skills are exactly that - skills. As such they can be understood, quantified, learned, refined, and improved.

That IS what this workshop is about.

We will look at the "full stack" of presenting, beginning with psychology, the neurochemistry of emotions, rhetoric and how to structure a presentation. We will then dive into the physical act of presenting, looking at gestures, body language and movement. Finally, we will deal with troubleshooting presentations and how to tweak details for maximum effect.
As the day progresses there will be several exercises and the attendees get to practice their presentation skills multiple times - all while getting continuous feedback and tips on how to improve.

After this workshop you will have more tools to up your presentation game, regardless of how you plan to apply your new skills.
Maybe you have been presenting for a while and want to take it to the next level, or simply want to get a deep dive in presentation skills - either way, this is the workshop for you.
The seats are limited, so first come, first serve.

After this workshop you will never look at a presentation the same way again.

Learning Objectives

Improved presentation skills as well as direct feedback and exercises to further improve said presentation skills.

Previous Experience

Prior experience of presenting (at work or on stage doesn't really matter).

Tech Covered

Non-Technical