Presentation Skills and Public Speaking Role Play Training Activity

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Scenario 1: Presenting to Senior Leadership

Objective: To practice delivering a high-stakes presentation to senior executives.

Instructions for Trainer:

• Assign one participant as the Presenter and others as senior executives.
• The Presenter must deliver a presentation on a strategic initiative, convincing the leadership of its importance and benefits.
• Debrief by discussing the Presenter’s ability to engage the executives, the clarity of the presentation, and the persuasiveness of the arguments.

Dialogue Example:

Jessica: “Thank you for the opportunity to present our proposal. Our team has identified a gap in the market for eco-friendly home appliances…”

CEO: “This sounds promising, but what’s the expected return on investment?…”

Jessica: “We’ve projected a 25% ROI within the first two years…”

(Full dialogue continues in the training activity)

Scenario 2: Delivering a Training Session

Objective: To practice delivering a clear and engaging training session to colleagues.

Instructions for Trainer:

• Assign one participant as the Trainer and others as trainees.
• The Trainer must present a topic, ensuring that the trainees understand the content and stay engaged.
• Debrief by evaluating the Trainer’s ability to communicate complex information clearly and keep the audience engaged.

Trainer Tip: Consider assigning one trainee the role of a distractor to simulate handling disruptions.

Scenario 3: Pitching to Potential Clients

Objective: To practice delivering a persuasive sales pitch to potential clients.

Instructions for Trainer:

• Assign one participant as the Sales Representative and others as potential clients.
• The Sales Representative must pitch a product or service, addressing the clients’ needs and persuading them to make a purchase.
• Debrief by discussing the effectiveness of the pitch, the Sales Representative’s ability to handle questions, and the overall persuasiveness of the presentation.

Scenario 4: Handling a Disengaged Audience

Objective: To build adaptability and engagement skills when facing audience disinterest.

Instructions for Trainer:

• Assign one participant as the Presenter and the audience to act distracted or disengaged.
• The Presenter must work in real time to adapt their tone, content, or body language to re-engage the audience.
• Debrief by reflecting on the presenter’s emotional control and tactical adjustments.

Quick Tips for Effective Public Speaking

• Know your audience and tailor your message accordingly.
• Use the “Power of Three” – organize content into three key points.
• Pause strategically to emphasize important points.
• Involve the audience through questions or polls.
• Practice under time constraints to improve pacing.

Common Mistakes During Presentations

• Reading directly from slides instead of speaking naturally.
• Overloading slides with too much text.
• Speaking too fast or too softly.
• Failing to make eye contact or read audience cues.
• Ignoring or mishandling tough questions.

Related Training Package: Presenting with Impact