Effective Presentations:
Teaching Through Stories
Family Leadership Training Curriculum Outline
Module #1: Core Concepts and Self-Reflection
1. Welcome
 Core values and assumptions
2. Training overview:
 Guiding principles
 Overview of the three modules
1. Learning more about yourself
2. Learning the components of a developing a good presentation
3. Learning the elements of a good delivery
3. Introductions
4. Overview of the day/session
5. Participation guidelines
6. Ways that families can educate and inform
7. Why personal stories/experiences have impact?
BREAK
1. Self-reflection / building self awareness
2. A closer look at self-disclosure when presenting
3. Analyzing your story’s potential: Identifying potential key messages
4. Reflecting on Module 1
5. LUNCH (or homework assignment if today’s training is not continuing on to Module 2)
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Effective Presentations: Teaching Through Stories
Module #2: Elements of an Effective Presentation
1. Gathering activity / overview of the module
2. Elements of a good presentation
 Message
 Delivery
3. Careful preparation
 Questions to ask before you begin
 Saying “no”
 Questions to shape your thinking/get you started
BREAK
1. Sandra’s story: Example of a well constructed story
2. Developing an effective presentation
 Reflecting on your experiences
 What’s your message? Which story will you highlight?
3. Developing your presentation—a helpful framework
4. Homework and closing
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Effective Presentations: Teaching Through Stories
Module #3: Delivering an Effective Presentation
1.
Check-in and overview of day
2.
Using negative experiences effectively when teaching
3.
Giving and receiving feedback
4.
Reading draft presentations with feedback from others (focus on message)
BREAK
1.
Getting ready for the presentation
2.
A polished delivery
3.
Managing emotions
4.
90 second presentation clips with “speed feedback” (focus on delivery)
5.
Responding to questions and answers
6.
Closing exercise
For additional information and questions, contact:
Lyn Kratz
(206) 987-1006
lyn.kratz@seattlechildrens
Lawrie Williams
206-987-1119
lawrie.williams@seattlechildrens.org
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