Drafting a Compelling Presentation

Do you give business presentations as part of your job? If so, you know a good presentation starts with a good first draft. Creating that first draft is where a lot of people struggle. In this Bigger Brains course, we’ll share a technique for getting your first draft out of your head and onto a document quickly. Subject matter expert Susan Stocker will show you an effective mapping technique for developing your key messages and supporting content.  

You’ll learn how the Presentation Diagram works, how to use it to draft your key messages, and how to tailor your presentation to your audience and your time frame. You’ll also learn best practices for using the presentation template. By the end of this course, you’ll have the information you need to use this tool to save time when drafting your own presentations and for when you need to draft a presentation for another presenter or with a team. 

Topics covered include: 

• Identifying the issues with creating a presentation draft 

• Listing the 4 steps of the Presentation Diagram  

• Identifying best practices when using the diagram 

• Identifying the information needed before adding content  

• Identifying the purpose of the content and details  

• Reviewing a sample presentation template  

• Identifying the next steps in creating a presentation  

• Listing best practices for using the template 

Enjoy award winning HD content in the “Uniquely Engaging”TM Bigger Brains Teacher-Learner style! Taught by top subject matter experts, Bigger Brains courses are professionally designed around key learning objectives and include captions and transcripts in 29 languages, downloadable handouts, and optional LinkedIn digital badges on course completion.