Introduction to Presentation Skills for Facilitators

Understanding Presentation Skills for Facilitators

This video provides an overview of the essential skills required for delivering effective presentations during facilitated sessions.

Using an Elevator Pitch

Part of your role as a facilitator may involve opening your session with a concise introduction. Consider using an elevator pitch to achieve this efficiently:

• An elevator pitch is a brief, compelling introduction lasting around a minute or so, outlining your organisation, session objectives, and what participants can expect.
• Imagine you have the time it takes to ride an elevator from the ground floor to the top to capture your audience's interest and convey your message effectively.

Creating Your Elevator Pitch

Before crafting your own elevator pitch, watch a demonstration in the video provided. Take notes on what makes it effective and areas for potential improvement:

• Watch the pitch attentively.
• Note down strengths and areas for enhancement.
• Use these observations to refine your own introduction, ensuring clarity and engagement.

Example Elevator Pitch

Here’s an example from Dr. David Sollis, Engagement Manager of Healthwatch Essex:

Hello, I am Dr. David Sollis, Engagement Manager at Healthwatch Essex. Our mission is to engage the 1.7 million residents of Essex on health and social care issues. We work across six key areas: young people, older people, mental health, disabilities, carers, and general health services. Through projects like our Young People in Social Care report and Carers Ambassadors initiative, we gather lived experiences to influence policy makers and ensure voices are heard in Essex’s health transformation plans.

By capturing these stories, we provide meaningful insights that drive positive change in our community.

Use this model to structure your own introduction, highlighting the unique aspects of your organisation and goals.