The following presentation consists of various points to be remembered while giving a presentation, why should we give a presentation, how to plan a good presentation, some useful tips, presentation sequence,etc.
2. Great speakers aren't born,
they are trained.
Presenting is a Skill… Developed
through training and experience
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3. Contents
Introduction
Why give a presentation?
Planning the presentation
Presentation Sequence
Tips for good presentation
Conclusion
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4. Introduction
Ideas, concepts or issues talked about or spoken to a
group or audience
Skills required to give a good presentation can be
developed.
Public speaking is one of the most feared things, “I could
make such a fool of myself”.
The first skill of presentation is –Preparation,
preparation & preparation.
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5. Why give a presentation?
The main purpose of presentation is to:
Inform
Inspire
Instruct
Entertain
Persuade
Educate
Motivate
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6. Planning a presentation
Determine he purpose
What do you want to accomplish?
Know your audience
Success depends on your ability to reach your audience
Size
Demographics
Knowledge level
Motivation
Why are they attending?
What do THEY expect?
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7. Planning a presentation
Plan Space
Number of attendees and seats
Seating arrangement
Lighting, and lighting controls
Audio/Visual equipment
Distracters
What Day and Time?
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Work day versus weekend
Any day!
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8. Planning a presentation
Organization
Determine main points (1-5)
Evidence
Transitions
Prepare outline
Prepare a Storyboard
Last but not the least – rehearsal, rehearsal & rehearsal…
In the actual room if possible
Work to a script and time your presentation
Practice Q & A
Check equipment – load your slides in advance
Make contingency plans
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9. Presentation Sequence
There are few major steps related to presentation
sequence as follows:
Getting Started
Opening and completing the opening
Main points
Conclusion
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10. Presentation Sequence
Getting Started
Give yourself a starting date.
Do a little everyday and soon it will
be finished.
Before giving any presentation, build a report or
make notes of what to speak.
People listen to people they like.
Good first impression
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11. Presentation Sequence
Opening the presentation
Introduce yourself
Get attention, build more rapport, introduce topic
by making audience think on the topic.
Get audience response
Clearly define topic
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12. Presentation Sequence
Main Points
Make point-transition
Give supporting evidence
Give Examples
Attention to, and focus on, audience…
are they listening?
Give visual aids
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13. Presentation Sequence
Conclusion
Inform audience that you’re about to close
Summarize main points
Feedback & questions from audience
Answer questions
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14. Tips for Good Presentation
Eye contact
Be Entertaining
10-20-30 Rule for slideshow – which means one
should not exceed 10 slides, 20 minutes and 30 point font
Slow down – Give appropriate pauses.
15 words summary
Don’t just read
Get Feedback
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15. Tips for Good Presentation
Project your voice
Speeches are about stories
Don’t plan gestures
Appreciate queries
Inhale and Exhale
Reach venue before time
Overcome fear
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16. Tips for Good Presentation
Speak aloud or use public addressing system
Apologize where required
Have fun
Consider yourself as audience
Give Visual Effects
Use proper color for slides.
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White/Yellow text on blue
Black on Blue - Wrong
Red on Green - Wrong
17. Conclusion
A presentation can be done only by preparing in
advanced, rehearsal, experience.
Various points must be taken care of before presenting
like about the audience, venue and time, etc.
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