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:
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Time |
Title |
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09:00 |
Opening – TBC |
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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. |
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10:00 |
COFFEE BREAK |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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12:15 |
LUNCH |
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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. |
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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. |
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14:30 |
COFFEE BREAK |
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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. |
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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. |
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17:00 |
COURSE ENDS |