2. DEFINITION:-
Presentation skills basically refer to the ability to
communicate in an effective way whether in small or
large groups. The process involves explaining and
showing the content of either a topic to an audience.
To be an effective communicator, one has to keep on
practicing so as to become efficient and effective
3. SESSION OBJECTIVES
Identify the characteristics of an effective
presentation
Structure an effective presentation
Identify techniques for maintaining audience interest
Identify techniques for coping with nerves
Plan and deliver a short presentation
4. WHAT MAKES AN EFFECTIVE
PRESENTATION?
Put your points into themes:
Content
Delivery (behaviour of presenter)
Resources
5. PLANNING/PREPARATION
Clear objectives – what do you want to achieve?
Target audience: their needs – format?
Mind map – brainstorm – list content
Structure
Intro: who you are, purpose of presentation –
benefits to audience. IMPACT!
Middle: key messages, content arranged in
themes/sections
Conclusion/summary: take away message/call to
action
Presentation plan with timings
6. BODY LANGUAGE
Act confident, feel confident
Large personal space
Eye contact with audience
Open body language
Standing upright with shoulders back
Use your hands for emphasis but avoid ‘flapping’
7. DO...
Illustrate your key messages, eg.
a startling statistic or image
a quotation from someone famous that applies to
your message
Use personal stories and easy examples to help
illustrate your points
Involve your audience – interaction
Ask questions to involve, establish rapport and
support your arguments
Practice, Practice, Practice
8. DON’TS – A RECAP
Just read your slides
Script everything
Put too much information on a slide
Go overboard with fancy effects, they distract from
you and your key messages
9. SUMMARY
Clear objectives
Structure: Intro - Middle – Summary
Work to a timed plan
Learn from your favourite presenters – what they
say and how they say it
Remember what not to do...
Calm nerves by deep breathing, slowing down,
controlling your environment, having a back up plan
and plenty of PRACTICE
