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ESCP 2025 Paris

ESCP Talent Masterclass 

Tuesday 9 September 2025 

Course Director: Gabrielle van Ramshorst 

Faculty: Sharon Ehrlich MBA, others TBC 

ESCP Member 
€ 60 including VAT 

Non-Member 
€120 including VAT 

Maximum number of Participants: 20 (application process) 

Brief description: Presentation Skills is a full day interactive workshop that offers practical exercises to enhance participants' presentation skills. The format includes lectures, breakout group activities, videos, surveys, and hands-on practice sessions. The ideal cohort size for this workshop is 15-20 participants to ensure an interactive and personal learning experience. Active participant engagement is essential for achieving the workshop's objectives. 

Target Audience: This workshop is ideal for registrars/trainees, fellows, professionals, team leaders and anyone looking to improve their presentation skills. Participants should desire to enhance their ability to deliver effective and engaging presentations. Potential participants will be asked to write a motivational letter. Participants will be selected with representatives of Young-ESCP. 

  

Objectives:  

  • Learn how to cultivate and refine unique styles to make presentations more authentic and impactful. 
  • Establish an awareness of the techniques to adopt when presenting new or existing data/information. 
  • Demonstrate how to structure & deliver an effective presentation. 
  • Handle audience interactions and questions with confidence. 
  • Gain the skills to create and incorporate engaging visual aids and utilize presentation technology seamlessly. 
  • Discover various techniques to engage an audience and maintain interest throughout the presentation. 
  • Build confidence in public speaking abilities through practice, feedback, and mastering critical presentation skills, reducing anxiety and increasing poise. 

Outcomes:  

  • Prepare participants for presenting and moderating at upcoming (ESCP) scientific conferences and increasing their confidence levels. 

  

Application Process 

Please complete the application form by Friday 11 July (https://form.jotform.com/251483552616358).  Successful applicants will be notified by Friday 18 July. 

  

Programme:  

Time 

Title 

09:00 

Opening – TBC 

09:10 

Welcome and Introduction 

Activity: Introduce the facilitator, outline the day's agenda, and set expectations. Each participant must introduce themselves to the room using a format suggested by the workshop facilitator. 

10:00 

COFFEE BREAK 

10:20 

The Essence of Effective Presentations 

Format: Lecture, Interactive Discussion 

Description: Understand the essential characteristics of an effective presentation and the importance of presentation skills in a professional setting. 

Activity: Group discussion on participants' previous experiences and challenges with presentations. 

10:50 

Structuring Your Presentation 

Format: Lecture, Hands-On Activity 

Description: Learn how to create a logical flow for your presentation and organize your content effectively. 

Activity: Participants will outline a presentation topic of their choice using the provided templates. 

11:20 

Captivating Your Audience 

Format: Lecture, Video Analysis 

Description: Explore strategies for capturing and maintaining audience attention, such as crafting an engaging introduction and utilizing storytelling. 

Activity: Watch and analyze video clips of effective presentations. 

12:15  

LUNCH 

13:00 

Effective Communication and Body Language 

Format: Lecture, Role-Playing 

Description: Recognize the significance of body language, voice modulation, and clear communication in presentations. 

Activity: In pairs, participants practice speaking with effective body language and voice modulation. 

13:30 

Using Visual Aids and Technology 

Format: Lecture, Group Activity 

Description: Learn how to enhance presentations with visual aids and manage technology effectively. 

Activity: Participants create a slide or visual aid to support their presentation topic. 

14:30 

COFFEE BREAK 

15:00 

Managing Audience Interaction and Questions 

Format: Lecture, Interactive Exercise 

Description: Develop skills to handle questions, manage audience interactions, and remain composed under pressure. 

Activity: Role-playing scenarios where participants field questions from the audience. 

16:00 

Final Presentations 

Format: Small Group Presentations 

Description: Participants work in small groups to prepare presentations of their key takeaways, incorporating the skills they learned during the workshop 

Activity: Each group prepares and delivers a brief presentation on their key learnings and how they plan to implement these skills. 

17:00 

COURSE ENDS