SQLBits encompasses everything from in-depth technical immersions to the enhancement of valuable soft skills. The full agenda will be announced in the spring; in the meantime check out the timetable and content we cover below.
2024 Training Days
Presenting 2024’s selection of training days, encompassing a deep dive into a range of subjects with some of the best data trainers in the world.
- 08:00 Registration opens and breakfast served.
- All training days run simultaneously across the venue from 09:00 – 17:00 with co-ordinated breaks.
- All training days include regular refreshment breaks and a lunch stop to rest, recharge, and chat to fellow delegates.
- No evening events planned, but if you’re staying over the night beforehand, why not join us in the Aviator on Monday night to meet the training day speakers for an informal drinks reception.
Non-Technical
Presentation Skills Masterclass
Description
Most people get along just fine with little or no training in presentation skills. In fact, most speakers - including some very well-known ones - just wing it on stage.
That is NOT what this workshop is about.
What is the difference between a "good" and a "great" presentation? And how do you improve if you're not quite sure what you did the last time around? Presentation skills are obviously all about presenting, but perhaps surprisingly it is even more about learning to listen and observe, to be consistent and focus on details.
Presentation skills are exactly that - skills. As such they can be understood, quantified, learned, refined, and improved.
That IS what this workshop is about.
We will look at the "full stack" of presenting, beginning with psychology, the neurochemistry of emotions, rhetoric and how to structure a presentation. We will then dive into the physical act of presenting, looking at gestures, body language and movement. Finally, we will deal with troubleshooting presentations and how to tweak details for maximum effect.
As the day progresses there will be several exercises and the attendees get to practice their presentation skills multiple times - all while getting continuous feedback and tips on how to improve.
After this workshop you will have more tools to up your presentation game, regardless of how you plan to apply your new skills.
Maybe you have been presenting for a while and want to take it to the next level, or simply want to get a deep dive in presentation skills - either way, this is the workshop for you.
The seats are limited, so first come, first serve.
After this workshop you will never look at a presentation the same way again.
That is NOT what this workshop is about.
What is the difference between a "good" and a "great" presentation? And how do you improve if you're not quite sure what you did the last time around? Presentation skills are obviously all about presenting, but perhaps surprisingly it is even more about learning to listen and observe, to be consistent and focus on details.
Presentation skills are exactly that - skills. As such they can be understood, quantified, learned, refined, and improved.
That IS what this workshop is about.
We will look at the "full stack" of presenting, beginning with psychology, the neurochemistry of emotions, rhetoric and how to structure a presentation. We will then dive into the physical act of presenting, looking at gestures, body language and movement. Finally, we will deal with troubleshooting presentations and how to tweak details for maximum effect.
As the day progresses there will be several exercises and the attendees get to practice their presentation skills multiple times - all while getting continuous feedback and tips on how to improve.
After this workshop you will have more tools to up your presentation game, regardless of how you plan to apply your new skills.
Maybe you have been presenting for a while and want to take it to the next level, or simply want to get a deep dive in presentation skills - either way, this is the workshop for you.
The seats are limited, so first come, first serve.
After this workshop you will never look at a presentation the same way again.
Learning Objectives
Improved presentation skills as well as direct feedback and exercises to further improve said presentation skills.
Previous Experience
Prior experience of presenting (at work or on stage doesn't really matter).
Tech Covered
Non-Technical