Prior to joining The Presentation Company, Dehlia worked for Microsoft, developing programs for Microsoft Academy and delivering training to their partners. Additionally, she oversaw an Event Services Group at InterCall (the world’s largest conference and collaboration provider) as well as working with some of the world’s largest brands, including PepsiCo, Nike and Disney. Dehlia received her Bachelor of Arts in Communications from Oregon State University. She is in the process of earning CompTIA’s Certified Technical Trainer (CTT+) and becoming a Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT).

Dehlia also brings a love of family; she and her husband have two children and enjoy spending time in the beautiful Pacific Northwest. Their outings include hikes in Tryon Creek, weekend camping trips to Beverly Beach and an annual vacation near Crater Lake. In her spare time, she volunteers for the Alzheimer’s Association, American Diabetes Association and March of Dimes, among others.

As a Lead Instructional Designer at TPC, Katie is always thinking about external factors that play a role in virtual training solutions. Katie’s experience is drawn from industries in online advertising, software development, project management, government contracting, Software as a Service (SaaS) and others. She earned her Bachelor of Technical Communication from the School of Human-Centered Design and Engineering at the University of Washington. Early on, she began developing skills as an Instructional Designer where she found her niche, her strengths and her passion.

Practically a Northwest native, Katie has made her permanent home in the Puget Sound between Seattle and the Olympic Mountains of Northwest Washington. Katie has a love for gardening and yard work and enjoys raising her two young daughters who help her find new mud for her plants and give her hope that she might someday cure her brown thumb.

Heather has worked with some of the world’s largest brands, including HP, Microsoft and Symantec, and understands the skills required to engage a virtual audience successfully.

The mother of three children, Heather is Vice President of the Parent Teacher Association and enjoys volunteering at school events, coaching her kids’ soccer teams and spending time with her extended family.

A dual-resident of Chapel Hill, North Carolina, and the Roaring Fork Valley of Colorado, Monica loves Carolina’s blue sky and the majestic Rocky Mountains. When in Chapel Hill, Monica cheers for the Tar Heels, develops emerging leaders as Alumna Advisor to the Phi Mu Chapter at UNC-CH and leads Pilates, yoga and weight training classes at the YMCA. When she’s out west, she enjoys extreme sports with her daughter and son.

Here’s a taste of what you can learn in just a few minutes:

• Engage your online audience: Annotation tools make it easy! (4 mins)
• Corral wandering audiences: Feedback tools keep their attention (3 mins)
• Managing two-way dialogues: Chat empowers group discussions (3 mins)

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• Use five components of a planning roadmap to ensure success
• Apply three design principles to make your presentations more visually engaging
• Master content and communication tools to deliver an audience-centered experience

Duration: Three, 90-minute modules delivered over a one week period
Target Audience: Business professionals who regularly schedule, create and deliver virtual presentations using HP Virtual Rooms
Class Size:  Min/10, Max/25
Course ID: 22479

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Seassion Breakdown

•  Module 1: Plan a Successful Online Meeting
• Module 2: Design Interactive and Visual Content for the Virtual World
• Module 3: Deliver an Interactive Experience

Module 1:  Plan a Successful Online Meeting
Discover how a planning roadmap is used to ensure the success of an online presentation.

• Learn the critical components to successfully planning an online meeting
• Reduce technical issues by selecting the best audio option
• Minimize confusion by establishing clear roles and responsibilities
• End meetings on time by balancing content with audience interaction
• Use the best interactive tools for your meeting type

Module 2: Design Interactive and Visual Content for the Virtual World
Discuss (using virtual interactive tools) three tips for designing content for online meetings, presentations and trainings.

• Design your presentation content for virtual delivery, not a face to face
• Avoid known problems with PowerPoint slides when presented virtually
• Build in audience interaction (polls, whiteboards, breakout sessions, etc.) that creates a virtual audience heartbeat

Module 3: Deliver an Interactive Experience
Learn the seven secrets to successful online delivery and prevent common pitfalls with online presentations.

• Set up a virtual room for maximum flexibility and efficiency
• Control how the audience interacts with you and your content
• Get tips on how to fill the “dead air” that can reduce online presentation effectiveness
• Practice using content and communication tools with a virtual delivery expert

For more information about this course or custom solutions, please contact Lee Lazarus at The Presentation Company,
lee@presentation-company.com or 503.747.0045

• Navigate the PowerPoint 2007 environment to work more efficiently
• Use Shapes, Picture effects and SmartArt to create visual messages
• Work with PowerPoint 2007’s charting tools and features to better represent data

All participants receive an in-depth Manual  that provides step-by-step “how to” instructions and time-saving shortcuts for creating content in PowerPoint 2007. This chapter-based manual serves as a powerful resource guide for participants to leverage beyond training.

Duration:  Three, 90-minute modules delivered over a one week period
Target Audience: Business professionals who create and edit PowerPoint 2007 presentations 
Class Size:  Min/10, Max/20
Course ID: 00106220

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Seassion Breakdown

• Module 1: PowerPoint 2007’s Interface
• Module 2: Creating Graphics with Shapes, Pictures and SmartArt
• Module 3: Working with Charts and Tables in 2007

Module 1: PowerPoint 2007’s Interface
At first glance, PowerPoint 2007 appears quite different from previous versions. That’s because the interface changed for the better! Become fluent with PowerPoint 2007’s landscape.

• Find all of the helpful options and settings
• Use Ribbons & Tabs to quickly find the tools you need, when you need them
• Customize the Quick Access Toolbar (QAT) with shortcut buttons that save time

Module 2: Creating Graphics with Shapes, Pictures and SmartArt 
PowerPoint 2007 has some amazing graphics features that create visual content – quickly and effortlessly. Explore the many features and functions.

• Work with Text, Shape and Picture effects
• Use Alignment and Distribution shortcuts
• Insert and customize SmartArt

Module 3: Working with Charts and Tables in 2007
PowerPoint 2007 has a charting program that makes it easier than ever to insert, modify and format charts and tables in a presentation.

• Insert charts & tables (from scratch or from Excel)
• Modify and format charts and tables 

For more information about this course or custom solutions, please contact Lee Lazarus at The Presentation Company,
lee@presentation-company.com or 503.747.0045

• Increase meeting effectiveness with clearly communicated visual charts and tables that help your audience quickly make a decision
• Save time formatting charts and tables by mastering shortcuts and using templates

A combination of industry and client specific “before and after” makeover examples will be used throughout training to reinforce learning and give a business perspective.

Duration: Three, 90-minute modules delivered over a one week period
Target Audience: Business professionals,  who create or present quantitative information with charts and tables
Class Size: Min/10, Max/20

Download Workshop Description: Communicate Visually with Charts

Session Breakdown

• Module 1: Create an effective chart that tells a story
• Module 2: Master 6 key chart types and avoid common pitfalls
• Module 3: Build charts quickly and efficiently in PowerPoint

Please note: This is a new course and a detailed breakdown of the sessions is not yet available.

For more information about this course or custom solutions, please contact Lee Lazarus at The Presentation Company,
lee@presentation-company.com or 503.747.0045

•  Maximize interaction by leveraging virtual tools to generate a two-way dialogue across global audiences
• Avoid cultural mishaps to create a virtual environment of respect and collaboration
• Divert disaster by creating a “Plan B” to manage technical issues, especially in regions where connectivity is poor

Duration: Three, 90-minute modules delivered over a one week period
Target Audience: Business professionals, who present, meet or train virtually to cross-cultural audiences, using HP Virtual Rooms
Class Size: Min/10, Max/20

Download Workshop Description: Interact Virtually to Cross-Cultural Audiences

Session Breakdown

• Module 1: Learn the virtual behaviours of different geographies
• Module 2: See how cultural norms can influence which virtual tools to use/avoid
• Module 3: Prepare for infrastructure differences that can impact delivery

Please note: This is a new course and a detailed breakdown of the sessions is not yet available.

For more information about this course or custom solutions, please contact Lee Lazarus at The Presentation Company,
lee@presentation-company.com or 503.747.0045

• Demonstrate effective use of HP Virtual Rooms tools that transfer knowledge and learning to your virtual audience
• Practice seamless integration of communication tools to promote interaction and accountability

Duration: Three, 90-minute modules delivered over a one week period
Target Audience:  Business professionals, who meet, present and/or train virtually and need to know how to engage an audience virtually
Class Size: Min/10, Max/20
 

Download Workshop Description: Communicate and Collaborate Virtually

Session Breakdown

• Module 1: Transfer and Share Knowledge Virtually
• Module 2: Engage the Audience with Virtual Interactives
• Module 3: Experience the tools with a hands-on Application Lab

For more information about this course or custom solutions, please contact Lee Lazarus at The Presentation Company,
lee@presentation-company.com or 503.747.0045