Lecture 4

At the end of this class you should be able to

1. Structure an effective presentation2. Prepare an audience centred presentation3. Use visual aids effectively4. Outline strategies for managing anxiety

Why are we afraid?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K4qEKDyVUSM&feature=related://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K4qEKDyVUSM&feature=related

Video Clip: 6 Tips for overcoming fear of presenting

Exercise: Think of 3 great presenters that you have seen.

What is it about how they present that make them great presenters?

What tactics do they use to engage their audience?

1. Planning2. Preparation3. Practice

Structuring a Presentation

“Tell'em what you're gonna tell'em. Tell'em.

Then tell'em what you told'em." (George Bernard Shaw)

Preparation: Structure

• Beginning– Introduction– Aims and Objectives/Overview– Background (if necessary)

• Middle– Present material in sections– Summarise at end of each section

• End– Summarise main points/themes– Draw main conclusions and way forward– Leave time for questions if appropriate

Presentation: Catching the audience attention.• Appearance

– Dress– Non-verbals

• Attention grabbing opening– Greeting– A quote– A visual aid

• Paralinguistics– tone of voice, pace, loudness

Presentation: Keeping the audience attention• Build rapport with audience

– Competence– Eye contact– Enthusiasm– Confidence– Involve them!

• Avoid monotones and jargon• Use appropriate humour (caution)• Open facial expressions

“Good preparation and rehearsal will reduce your nerves by 75%, increase the likelihood of avoiding errors to

95%.”(Fred Pryor Organisation, a significant provider of seminars and

open presentation events.)

• Planning• Preparation

• Practice

Body Language

• Eye contact• Gestures• Posture• Vocal Qualities• Personality• Adaptors

We remember

• 10% of what we read• 20% of what we hear• 30% of what we see• 50% of what see and hear• 70% of what we say• 90% of what we say and do

What is the assessor looking for?

• Professional slides, flipcharts, posters• Good individual presentation skills• Originality and creativity• Easy to understand and follow• Logical structure and flow• Interesting• Stay with time limit, do not go over or

under it.• Quality information

Tips for managing your nerves!

“Don't try to get rid of the butterflies - just get them flying in formation.”

Killer Presentations://www.youtube.com/watch?v=whTwjG4ZIJg&feature=related

Video Clip:Killer Presentations

Exercise: Which role do you prefer?