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Public Speaking and Presentation Skills TrainingUNDP Mauritius Nov 16 -19, 2010


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25 public speaking tips1. Research the topic: Apart from what we know, weneed to find out more:

2.Focus: Stick to the key message despite digressing tostories, jokes, etc. They should always connect to thecore idea.

3. Organise ideas logically: A well-organizedpresentation can be absorbed with minimal mentalstrain.


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25 public speaking tips4. Quotations, facts, and statistics: should only beused to complement ideas, not just for the sake of it;

5. Metaphors: enhance the understanding of themessage in a way that direct language often can not.

6. Tell a story: Everyone loves a story.


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25 public speaking tips7. Start strong and close stronger: The body of yourpresentation/speak should also be strong but youraudience will remember your first and last words

8. Incorporate humour: Knowing when to use humouris essential.

9.Vary vocal pace, tone, and volume:A monotone

voice is like fingernails on the chalkboard


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25 public speaking tips10: Punctuate words with gestures: These shouldcomplement your words. Tell them how big the fishwas, and show them with your arms.

11. Utilize 3-dimensional space: dontjust hide behindthe podium on table, move around if possible


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25 public speaking tips12.Complement words with visual aids: Visual aidsshould aidthe message; they should not bethemessage.

13.Analyze the audience: Deliver the message theywant (or need) to hear.

14. Connect with the audience: Eye contact and almostgetting to the level of the audience are key;


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25 public speaking tips15. Interact with the audienceAsk questions (andcare about the answers). Solicit volunteers. Make yourpresentation a dialogue.

16. Conduct a Q&A session: Use the Q&A to solidifythe impression that you are an expert, not (just) a

speaker


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25 public speaking tips17. Lead a discussion: If time allows pick out a keypoint from your presentation to engage the audienceproductively.

18. Obey time constraints: customize yourpresentation to fit the time allowed, and respect your

audience by not going over time.


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25 public speaking tips19. Exhibit confidence and poiseThese qualities aresometimes difficult for a speaker to attain, but easy foran audience to sense.

20. Handle unexpected issues smoothly: Maybe thelights will go out. Maybe the projector is dead. Have a

plan to handle every situation


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25 public speaking tips21. Be coherent when speaking off the cuffImpromptu speaking leaves a lasting impression.Doing it well shows that you are personable, and youknow your stuff beyond the slides and preparedspeech.

22. Listen critically and analyse other speakers:Study the strengths and weakness of other speakers.


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25 public speaking tips23. Seek and utilize feedback: No presentation orpresenter is perfect. Solicit candid feedback from asmany people as you can especially after the event.

24.Act and speak ethically: use your power ofinfluence at a public platform responsibly.


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25 public speaking tips25. Be yourself and Smile:

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