PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS
Center for Professional Communication
The extent to which the presenter(s) establishes the purpose of the presentation and previews the content.
The Introduction
Professional Presentations
Agenda
Introduction Organization Content Visual Aids Command of Material Delivery Tips Conclusion Activity
The extent to which the presentation was well organized, coherent, and obviously practiced before delivery.
Organization
The purpose of your talk Audience expectations?
Presentation “Take Away”
Organization Tips
Start with the end in mind
Organization Tips
Who are they? What do they expect? Why will they listen?
REMEMBER! Where is it? When is it?
Know your audience as well as possible
Organization Tips
Simple does not mean stupid. Content and Evidence is Critical:
What are the take aways?1. ______________________2. ______________________3. ______________________
Keep it simple
Organizing Tips
I. Introduction(transition)
II. BodyA. Main point & Evidence
(transition)
B. Main point & Evidence
(transition)
C. Main point & Evidence
(transition)
III. Conclusion
Outlining your content
The extent to which the presenter(s) demonstrates knowledge of the subject matter being presented and clearly answers to assigned topic.
Content
Content, content, content
No matter how great your delivery, or how professional and beautiful your supporting visuals, if your presentation is not based on solid content, you cannot succeed.
So what?
The extent to which the presenter(s) uses visual aids to enhance the presentation and add value to the audience.
Visual Aids
Keep it simple
People came to hear you and be moved or informed (or both) by you and your message. Don't let your message and your ability to tell a story get derailed by slides that are unnecessarily complicated, busy, or full of “junk”.
Visual Aids
Focus on Message and Take Away(s) Limit Bullets Points & Text Limit Animation (transitions & builds) Use High-quality Graphics
Have a Visual Theme Use Charts & Graphs Use Color & Fonts Well Use Video or Audio Spend Time in the
Slide Sorter
Visual Aids
The extent to which the presenter(s) knows and is able to express the ideas being presented.
Command of Material
The art of storytelling
Good presentations include stories. The best presenters illustrate their points with the use of stories, most often personal ones.
Can you pass the “elevator test”? Check the clarity of
your message with the elevator test. This exercise forces you to "sell" your message in 30-45 seconds.
Confidence – How to get it
We fear what we do not know.
Delivery Tips
Body Language
The extent to which the presenter(s) engages the audience and uses movement to enhance the presentation.
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Projector Screen
Audience
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Projector Screen
Audience
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Projector Screen
Audience
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Projector Screen
Audience
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Projector Screen
Audience
Pronunciation & Language
The extent to which the presenter(s) demonstrates an awareness of audience and purpose, effective speech structure, pronunciation, and word choice that creates a professional tone.
Voice Quality
The extent to which the presenter(s) speaks effectively including pace, delivery, volume, tone, vocal variety and articulation.
Eye Contact
The extent to which the presenter(s) establishes and maintains eye contact.
Ability to Answer Questions
The extent to which the presenter(s) is able to handle questions during and after the presentation.
The extent to which the presenter(s) reiterates the main ideas of the presentation.
Conclusion
Professional Presentations
Conclusion
Introduction Organization Content Visual Aids Command of Material Delivery Tips Conclusion Activity