Presentation Skills

Presented byAmna Naveed

CONTENTS

1. Planning and Preparation

2. Structure of Presentation

Introduction Body Conclusion3. Presentation Body Language4. Sample Presentations5. Observation Skills6. Conclusion

1. PLANNING AND PREPARATION

W’s & HQuestions to ask yourself: What is the aim? What is the topic of my presentation? Who am I speaking to? What are the main points I want to make? How to convince the audience of my point of view? What do I want my listeners to do after

listening to my presentation?

2. Structure of Presentation

i. Introduction Greet your audience Introduce yourself Introduce your topic Give a brief overview of your

presentation

ii. Discussion Or Body

Content. Quantity Sequencing your ideas. Keeping the audience's attention Signposting or signaling where you are. Visual aid Graphs

iii. Conclusion

Reminder of what is said Conclusion Thanks Invite for questions

Presentation

Your BODY SPEAKS even when you are quiet.

Body Language

Appearance Facial expressions Eye contact Posture and Movement Gestures Voice and Vocal Quality Non-Words

Appearance

It says more about you than you think.

Dressing

Hair cut

Facial ExpressionsFace makes the things obvious even if you are hiding.

Happiness Sadness Surprise Fear Anger Interest Boredom Nervousness

Eye ContactEyes reflect your soul

The importance of eye contact: It helps to maintain interest gain attention

Eye Dart It shows: Nervousness Regret

Posture and Movement

How you hold yourself physically can reflect how you hold yourself mentally.

Stand tall as it shows self esteem and confidence.

Move to gain attention.

Move hands to explain

or describe something.

GesturesSubstitute of wordsGestures are used to: Emphasize Point out Describe O.k. No Wait Come here Keep on Well-done

Gestures Say it all without speaking

Voice and Vocal Variety

It is like a vehicle.

A noisy old car or a finely tuned automobile.Voice gives extra life to your message

Check: Pitch Speed Volume Vocal Quality Pronunciation

Non-WordsBarriers to clear communication

Eliminate:

Umm’s Aaa You know Well Ok Add:

Pauses

CONCLUSION

Well- structured

Well-prepared

Well-presented