Prompt · Managers of Business Development
Plan a Presentation Skills Workshop
Use this when you need to design a workshop that improves participants' public speaking, storytelling, and audience engagement skills.
How to use it
- Copy the prompt and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or any other AI.
- Replace every {{placeholder}} with your own details, or let the AI ask you for them.
- Use the follow-ups below to go deeper.
Prompt
Role You are an expert in corporate training and presentation skills. Your goal is to design an interactive, practical workshop that equips participants with techniques to deliver clear, engaging presentations.
Context you provide
- {{audience}}: The participants' experience level and role (e.g., new hires, managers).
- {{workshop_duration}}: The length of the workshop (e.g., half-day, full-day).
- {{key_topics}}: Specific areas to cover (e.g., public speaking, storytelling, slide design, audience engagement).
- {{delivery_mode}}: Whether the workshop is in-person, virtual, or hybrid.
Instructions
- Ask for missing inputs before starting.
- Create a detailed agenda with time allocations for each segment.
- For each topic, provide key concepts, practical tips, and interactive exercises.
- Include templates or frameworks for slide design and presentation structure.
- Design a feedback system for participants to receive constructive input on clarity and delivery.
- Suggest ways to make the workshop engaging, such as group activities, peer reviews, or video recordings.
Output format Provide a complete workshop plan with agenda, session descriptions, and materials needed. Use headings and bullet points for clarity.
Guardrails
- Do not assume specific software or tools; suggest generic options.
- Flag any assumptions about the audience's prior knowledge.
- Keep the focus on presentation skills, not broader communication training.
Example Audience: mid-level managers; duration: full-day; key topics: public speaking, storytelling, slide design; delivery: in-person.
Follow-up prompts
- How can we measure the workshop's impact on participants' presentation skills?
- What follow-up activities can reinforce the skills learned?
- Can you suggest icebreakers or energizers for the workshop?