Presentation skills overview Introduction As a team leader, you are required to communicate clearly and confidently with a range of stakeholders. This may include colleagues, senior leaders, governors, external partners or wider teams. Effective presentation skills go beyond standing in front of an audience. They involve structuring information logically, using appropriate technology, adapting your message to suit different audiences and responding professionally to questions. Strong presentation skills support your wider leadership development and are directly relevant to the ‘Presentation with questions’ assessment (method 1) within the End-Point Assessment (EPA).
Why presentation skills matter in your role As a team leader, you may be required to: •
Share data and performance information
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Present proposals or improvement plans
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Communicate change
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Report on progress
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Influence decision-making
Your ability to present information clearly enables others to understand expectations, make informed decisions and take appropriate action. Effective presentation is not about performance or personality. It is about clarity, structure and purpose.
Presenting as a leader Many team leaders in education are experienced at delivering lessons. However, presenting to professional stakeholders requires a different approach. Leadership presentations should: