presentation skills

Me or You?◦ They already know◦ They would like to know◦ They would gain

Why present?

Introduce, motivate the audience

Describe (what, why)

Open the topic to discussion

Summarize the outcome

If appropriate give an indication of the likely outcome

Introduce – some idea of purpose including need for decision and commitment

Need for the new idea Describe the idea Results and benefits Summarize main

points with clear guidelines to support the new idea

Introduction – strong emphasis on common interest

Why action needs to be taken- withhold information if necessary

What action needs to be taken, by whom,

Emphasis positive elements of course of action

Summarize and call for agreement on proposals

Introduction – to highlight the problem or a response form the audience

Define the problem- include historical background

Describe significant effects – who, how

What possible/ probable consequences may arise from

- leaving the problem alone?

-Attacking it?

Introduction Background information

of new material Simple clear description

of framework A second review of

information – fact, examples, comparisons, statistics, expert opinions

Summarize – how it affects the audience

THE VOICEAudibility

ClarityIntonationEmphasis

PauseTone

Smart or casual Comfortable for you, feel

good!

• At all times• With everyone in the

audience

Upright Relaxed Hands at sides, -

not crossed or in pockets or at the back

• Use sparingly• Don’t plan, let it

generate itself from the context

Smile Hands free and not

fidgeting Gestures to explain

and emphasize Move around with

confidence Avoid mannerisms

Who will attend – what is their level of seniority/ importance?

Who is the decision maker?

What will their attitude be – pro, neutral, anti?

How well informed are they?

Will they be comfortable with your jargon?

What will they be expecting?

Start to look down Touch or rub their face,

hands or hair Eyes glaze over and look at

the screen Fidget, yawn Flick through their notes Make copious notes or jot

down things Sigh heavily , tap their feet Lie back in their chair and

cross their arms Scan across the room Whisper to each other

quietly

Undefined Nouns

Undefined Verbs Undefined Comparisons

Unsubstantiated rules

Unattributed quotes

Visual aids Rhetoric Signposting Dramatic contrasts Build ups and knock downs

Rehearse, rehearse, rehearse

A funny story A video clip Unusual

statistics A cartoon Suspense

The audience are likely to remember only three things

There are three parts to your presentation

"Friends, Romans, Countrymen lend me your ears" - William Shakespeare A Mars a day helps you to work, rest and play - Advertising slogan

Summarize the main points

Give a clear concluding statement

A funny story (one that encapsulates at least one of the main themes of the presentation,

A high energy video clip,

Relieving the suspense

Invite questions

Thank you

QUESTIONS