In these featured courses, all participants will be continuously active from the moment they enter class on day 1, until they leave with a certificate in their hands on day 3.

Inside Out USA offers 2 different programs:

• Introductory program, in which the basic skills and structures are being taught;
• Advanced program, in which special skills and occasions are being addressed, e.g.:
• Intercultural presentations;
• Annual meetings;
• Media encounters;
• ‘Bad news’ announcements, etc.

Both programs have the same set up:

• Length: 3 consecutive days of continuous practice in presentations
• Who : 1-9 participants
• Location: on-site
• Prep. time: 2 hours; all participants will be asked to prepare two small presentations in advance.

Every little bit of theory, technique and advice will be turned into instant role play to give the participants the opportunity to practice their skills in a variety of presentations. Exercises will be recorded by video and will be evaluated instantly

The assignments will be adjusted to the work environment of the participants. All personal progress and skills will be evaluated during the day.

To optimize results the group will be split up in teams, which will rehearse in break out rooms. In doing so, everybody will get to practice every day several times.

Inside Out USA’s terms and conditions apply on all our programs.

Objectives Presentation Skills

Like in all courses Inside Out USA offers, participants learn first of all the basics of communication. Once that foundation has been created, the trainer will build a solid structure of skills on which the participants can rely for a very long time.

It is advisable that participants attend a follow up course every year, to refresh their knowledge and to remain on top of their skills.

Our most important personal objectives are:

• Communication skills;
• Listening skills;
• Identifying audience / counterparts;
• Identifying body language;
• Dealing with group interaction;
• Dealing with interruptions;
• Staying in control.

Our most important cognitive objectives are:

• Knowledge and use of structures;
• Knowledge and use of techniques.

By means of continuous ‘doing it’, all participants will improve on the spot. They also will help each other improve, while rehearsing the assignments. Our trainer will leave not one question unanswered and will assist wherever possible.

When the course has come to an end, our trainers will remain available for online help, in case participants need assistance afterwards.

The courses on Presentation Skills teach more than just ‘presentations’. They prepare participants for all kinds of ‘public’ speaking, officially as well as socially. Whether they have to appear for small groups or for larger ones or for mass audiences, participants will be ready to stand up and perform.

The taught skills will also enforce company’s employees who have to train their own colleagues. In that case, we will tailor this course to a TRAIN THE TRAINER course

Introductory Program I

DAY 1

• 08.30 – 09.00 short introduction of participants;
• 09.00 – 10.00 introduction preparing for presentations
• 10.00 – 12.00 personal presentations; video rec.; giving feedback on videos; list of personal attention points
• 12.00 – 13.00 lunch
• 13.00 – 14.00 presentation checklists
• 14.00 – 15.30 business presentations; video rec.; feedback; adjusting the list of personal attention points;
• 15.30 – 16.00 introductions, transitions, and conclusions;
• 16.00 – 16.30 presentation of introductions; homework

DAY 2

• 08.30 – 09.30 presentations feedback adjusting attention points;
• 09.30 – 10.30 introduction structures and outlining presentations
• 10.30 – 12.00 preparing and rehearsing for structured persuasive presentations;
• 12.00 – 13.00 lunch
• 13.00 – 14.30 presentations; video rec.; feedback; adjusting attention points;
• 14.30 – 15.00 intro means of support; back-up, incentives and speeches;
• 15.00 – 16.00 rehearsal presentations;
• 16.00 – 17.00 video rec.; homework.

DAY 3

• 08.30 – 09.00 final feedback of video;
• 09.00 – 11.00 preparing and rehearsing for final presentations;
• 11.00 – 12.00 final presentations with company audience;
• 12.00 – 13.00 lunch
• 13.00 – 15.00 final presentations;
• 15.00 – 16.30 comparing results day 1 until day 3; evaluation.

On the second day we offer the possibility of organizing a Business Etiquette Luncheon or Dinner as a group activity.

Advanced Program II

DAY 1

• 08.30 – 09.00 short introduction of participants;
• 09.00 – 09.30 refreshing knowledge
• 09.30 – 10.00 introduction mass communications;
• 10.00 – 11.00 rehearsal group speech;
• 11.00 – 12.00 video rec.; feedback
• 12.00 – 13.00 lunch
• 13.00 – 14.00 powerful presentations
• 14.00 – 16.00 rehearsal and rec. of presentations; feedback; making list of personal attention points;
• 16.00 – 16.30 power point presentation; homework

DAY 2

• 08.30 – 09.30 intro addressing media;
• 09.30 – 11.00 preparing press release

Rehearsal;

• 11.00 – 12.00 role play media presentation; video rec.;
• 12.00 – 13.00 lunch
• 13.00 – 14.00 feedback media play; adjusting attention points;
• 14.00 – 15.00 intro intercultural audiences types of cultures, and how to address them;
• 15.00 – 16.00 rehearsal assignments;
• 16.00 – 16.30 preparation homework.

DAY 3

• 08.30 – 09.00 summarizing day 1 and 2;
• 09.00 – 11.00 preparing and rehearsing for final assignments;
• 11.00 – 12.00 final presentations with company audience;
• 12.00 – 13.00 lunch
• 13.00 – 15.00 final presentations;
• 15.00 – 16.30 evaluation.

On the second day we offer the possibility of organizing a Business Etiquette Luncheon or Dinner as a group activity.