July 27BCM 3700

Agenda

Due Today: Assignment 7: Negative Message (draft)

Think about… …something you love to do… something that drives you… something that you’re passionate about…

Business Presentations

Where do you see yourself in five years?

Where do you hope to be working? What position? What industry?

“What’s your Five Year Plan?”

Facebook was launched in 2004 Market capitalization of $266 Billion (+

$54B in 6 mo) Twitter turns 10 next year

Market Cap: $23 Billion

Eight years ago, the iPhone didn't exist 4thQ 2014: Apple shipped 74.5 million

iPhones Sold 700+ million iPhones to date. Apple’s iPhone revenue alone is bigger

than Microsoft, Boeing, or Procter & Gamble

Something to keep in mind…

1. Registered Dietitian-Advanced Practitioner – median salary: $49,834

2. Chief Listening Officer (CLO)– $45,717 to $70,000

3. App Designer and App Developer – – $43,575 to $112,032

4. Telework Coordinator – $76,378 to $99,296

5. Sustainability Manager – $74,000 to $100,000

Career Paths That Didn't Exist 10 Years Ago

iOS Developer Android Developer Social Media Intern Data Scientist UI/UX Designer Big Data Architect Cloud Services Specialist

Shift happens… embrace it.

Jobs That Didn't Exist 5 Years Ago

From last time… DUE: July 29 (Wednesday)

Assignment 6: Job Package DUE Assignment 5: Persuasive Messages (draft) DUE (Presentation order assigned)

DUE: August 3 (One week from today) Assignment 4: Positive Message DUE (updated: was 7/29) Assignment 9: Individual Oral Presentations begin

DUE August 5 (One week from Wednesday) Assignment 7: Negative Message DUE Assignment 9: Individual Oral Presentations continue

DUE August 10 (Two weeks from today) Assignment 8: Designing Flyers & Forms DUE

DUE August 12 (Two weeks from Wednesday) Assignment 10: Visual Impression Analysis DUE

Blog post: Describe how you feel about writing (of any sort). Is it difficult for you? How so?

Or does it come easy? Do you enjoy it? Dislike it? What’s your favorite type of writing? (fiction, journaling, nonfiction, etc.) Least favorite? Why?

Designing and Delivering Business Presentations

BCM 3700

Textbook Support: Ch 14: Developing Oral Presentations (p. 452-476)

Presentation Parts

Follow this format…Opener Introduction w/ overview 3-4 Main Points (signposts)

Summary w/ review Conclusion

Opener & Introduction

Opener – gain audience attention Don’t forget to introduce yourself! Give an overview of the presentation…

What you’re going to talk about… Main point #1 , Main point #2 , Main point #3

No need for details, just the main points… Tell what you’ll cover first… second… third… Helps audience know what to expect Prepares audience for tracking and remembering your

points Offers clear signpost as you end each point

Four Strong Openers

Something to get things started…

1. Make a startling statement“Unemployment in our state was 9.1% last year!...”

2. Tell a brief story (narrative, anecdote)“ While I was driving to work this afternoon…”

3. Ask a question“How many of you view yourself as an effective public speaker?”

4. Give a related quotation“Shakespeare said, ‘Better a witty fool than a foolish wit.’”

Clear Signposts

Introduce your main point #1 …then talk about it Draw to a logical conclusion

Introduce your main point #2 …then talk about it Draw to a logical conclusion

Introduce your main point #3 …then talk about it Draw to a logical conclusion

Summary & Conclusion

Summarize your presentation… “We talked about…▪ Main point #1 …▪ Main point #2 …▪ Main point #3 …

Conclusion(s) and/or action(s), position, recommendations, etc.

Key Parts

Opener Gain their interest…

Introduction w/ overview of main points “Tell the audience what you are going to tell them . . .”

3-4 Main points (signposts) “ . . . then tell them . . .” (this is the body of your talk)

Summary w/ review of main points “ . . . and then tell them what you just told them.”

Conclusion Call to action – what do you want the audience to

do? Offer to answer questions

Overcoming Fear

Be prepared! Use only normal

amount of caffeine Avoid alcoholic

beverages Re-label your nerves Practice! Practice!

Practice!

Slide Design

“PowerPoint has produced more bad design in its day than perhaps any other digital tool in history with the possible exception of Microsoft Paint.”

~ Designing Presentations That Don’t Suck, Joshua Johnson

(The goal is improved learning)

Top Ten Slide Tips*

1. Keep it Simple Plenty of “white space” Be conservative

2. Limit bullet points & text3. Limit transitions & builds (animation)4. Use high-quality graphics

Use background patterns wisely

*www.garrreynolds.com

Top Ten Slide Tips*

5. Have a visual theme Avoid using PowerPoint templates… Most have been seen countless times They’re not all that great to begin with

6. Use appropriate charts Pie Charts (to show percentages) Vertical Bar Charts (to show changes in

quantity over time) Horizontal Bar Charts (to compare quantities)

*www.garrreynolds.com

Top Ten Slide Tips*

7. Use color well Color evokes feelings Color is emotional

The right color can help persuade and motivate

8.Choose your fonts well Be consistent No more than two Make sure it’s readable▪ Use contrast (dark-on-light or light-on-dark)▪ Limit use of boldface, italics, and underlining *www.garrreynolds.com

Top Ten Slide Tips*

9. Use video or audio effectively When appropriate Avoid cheesy sound effects Avoid awkward transitions It should enhance the presentation, NOT BE

the presentation

10. Spend time in the slide sorter Be organized Presentation should have a logical flow

*www.garrreynolds.com

[Your Presentation Title]

[Your name]

Introduction [an overview of your presentation]

Topic #1 (Main idea without details)

Topic #2 (Main idea without details)

Topic #3 (Main idea without details)

Topic #4 (Main idea without details)

Some Background Information

[image]

Your First Main Point

[image]

Your Second Main Point

[image]

Your Third Main Point

[image]

Your Fourth Main Point

[image]

More information, Interesting points, etc…

[image]

Conclusion

(Review your main points)

Main point #1 (Main idea without details)

Main point #2 (Main idea without details)

Main point #3 (Main idea without details)

Main point #4 (Main idea without details)

Conclusion(s) and/or action(s), position, etc.

[Your Presentation Title]

[Your name][Your Contact Info]

Things to remember…

Speak up… Speak clearly… articulate…Slow down… don’t rush…Don’t lean on the podium… Maintain eye contact…

Don’t read off the slides or cards… Present TO your audience (not the screen)

Sufficient content… High quality visuals… Be professional… Be confident!