Post Graduate Programme in Management

2020-21 TERM: I

TITLE OF THE COURSE: PRESENTATION BASICS

CREDITS: 1

Instructors Detail:

Name of the Faculty Room Email Phon Consultation time

No. e No.
Prof. Aditya B 212 adityad@iimidr.ac.in 411 Monday, 3 to 4 pm
Deshbandhu
Prof. Amrita Joshi C 109 amritaj@iimidr.ac.in 594 Thursday, 3 to 4 pm
Prof. Dibyadyuti Roy J 211 dibyadyutir@iimidr.ac.in 450 Monday, 3 to 4 pm
Prof. Madhusri B 110 madhusri@iimidr.ac.in 544 Monday, 3 to 4 pm
Shrivastava
Prof. Swatantra C 103 swatantra@iimidr.ac.in 576 Thursday, 3 to 4 pm

COURSE DESCRIPTION
Presentation Skills is a most sought after skill, probably only next to communication skills in the
professional world today. Effective presentation skills help both the individual and the
organisation to succeed in this competitive world.
The course equips students with the basic skills required to make impactful presentations across
the program and as future managers. It covers content basics for slide content and audience
orientation and especially focuses on specific inputs for business presentations. These would
include a focus on speaking skills and delivery, non-verbal aspects and handling Q & A.

COURSE OBJECTIVES
This workshop is designed to assist students enhance their presentation skills. At the end of this
course, the participants should be able to:
 Identify their strengths and work on their weaknesses for effective presentations
 Understand specific ways to improve the structure and content of presentations
 Use non-verbal skills effectively in presentation situations
 Understand language and behavioural techniques useful for Q&A

PEDAGOGY/TEACHING METHOD:
The course will involve lecture inputs, class discussions, peer evaluation, videos.

EVALUATION
Presentation (Group) 40%
Individual performance 60%
Total 100%
Prescribed Reading:

Students must view the following illustrative videos available at the following links prior to
Sessions 1&2:

Chimamanda, N.A. TED Global. (2009). Retrieved June 21, 2017, from
https://www.ted.com/talks/chimamanda_adichie_the_danger_of_a_single_story (19:16)
Hettiarachchi, D.(2014) I See Something. Retrieved June 21, 2017, from
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bbz2boNSeL0  (7:54)
Iyengar, S. TED Global. (2010).The Art of Choosing. Retrieved June, 21, 2017, from
https://www.ted.com/talks/sheena_iyengar_on_the_art_of_choosing (27:18)
Jobs, S. iPhone2007 Presentation. Retrieved June, 20, 2017 from
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hM6XDqpLI3E (51:18)
Phillips, D. (2014). How to Avoid Death by PowerPoint. Retrieved June 17, 2016, from
(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iwpi1Lm6dFo) (20:32)

SCHEDULE OF SESSIONS

Module I CONTENT BASICS

Module Objective: To explore the basics that result in effective presentations

SESSIONS AND OBJECTIVE

Session 1& 2: Structure, Verbal-Visual Content and Non-verbal Communication

Objective: To equip students with content basics such as structuring the content, non-verbal
communication techniques, use of visual aids and participatory techniques.
Session 1 Readings:

 Munter, M. and Russell, L. (2011). Guide to Presentations (3rd ed.).Chapter 4, Structure the
Content. (pp. 58-83). New Delhi, Pearson.

 Morgan, N. (2008). How to become an authentic speaker. Harvard Business

Review, 11(86), 115-9.

 Morgan, N. (2001). The kinesthetic speaker: Putting action into words. Harvard Business
Review, 79 (4), pp. 112 – 120.
Session 2 Readings:
 Munter, M. and Russell, L. (2011). Guide to Presentations (3rd ed.).Chapter 6, Refine your
Non-Verbal Delivery. (pp. 129-156). New Delhi, Pearson

 Penrose. (2004). Advanced Visual Support for Managers. Chapter 3, Business

Communication for Managers: An Advanced Approach (5th ed., pp. 48-91). New Delhi:
South Western.

Module II MAKING IMPACTFUL PRESENTATIONS

Module Objective: To build on the earlier module and learn techniques for effective delivery of
content
SESSIONS AND OBJECTIVE
Session 3: Presentation styles and Stage Fright
Objective: To understand individual blind spots and help build confidence
Reading:
TED. How I beat stage fright. (2014, January). [Video file]. Retrieved June 17, 2016, from
https://www.ted.com/talks/joe_kowan_how_i_beat_stage_fright?language=en

Session 4 and 5: Effective Delivery

Objective: To speak clearly and to the point; to identify weak areas and improve delivery
Reading:
Sprague, J and Douglas, S. (Eds.) (2003). The Speaker’s Handbook. Chapter 17, Language and Style.
(pp. 226-241).Thomson Learning.

Haden, J. (2014, June 27). 20 Public Speaking Tips of the Best TED Talks. Retrieved June 17, 2016,
from http://www.inc.com/ss/jeff-haden/20-public-speaking-tips-best-ted-talks

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