presentation skills
TRANSCRIPT
Me or You?◦ They already know◦ They would like to know◦ They would gain
Why present?
Introduce, motivate the audience
Describe (what, why)
Open the topic to discussion
Summarize the outcome
If appropriate give an indication of the likely outcome
Introduce – some idea of purpose including need for decision and commitment
Need for the new idea Describe the idea Results and benefits Summarize main
points with clear guidelines to support the new idea
Introduction – strong emphasis on common interest
Why action needs to be taken- withhold information if necessary
What action needs to be taken, by whom,
Emphasis positive elements of course of action
Summarize and call for agreement on proposals
Introduction – to highlight the problem or a response form the audience
Define the problem- include historical background
Describe significant effects – who, how
What possible/ probable consequences may arise from
- leaving the problem alone?
-Attacking it?
Introduction Background information
of new material Simple clear description
of framework A second review of
information – fact, examples, comparisons, statistics, expert opinions
Summarize – how it affects the audience
THE VOICEAudibility
ClarityIntonationEmphasis
PauseTone
Smart or casual Comfortable for you, feel
good!
• At all times• With everyone in the
audience
Upright Relaxed Hands at sides, -
not crossed or in pockets or at the back
• Use sparingly• Don’t plan, let it
generate itself from the context
Smile Hands free and not
fidgeting Gestures to explain
and emphasize Move around with
confidence Avoid mannerisms
Who will attend – what is their level of seniority/ importance?
Who is the decision maker?
What will their attitude be – pro, neutral, anti?
How well informed are they?
Will they be comfortable with your jargon?
What will they be expecting?
Start to look down Touch or rub their face,
hands or hair Eyes glaze over and look at
the screen Fidget, yawn Flick through their notes Make copious notes or jot
down things Sigh heavily , tap their feet Lie back in their chair and
cross their arms Scan across the room Whisper to each other
quietly
Undefined Nouns
Undefined Verbs Undefined Comparisons
Unsubstantiated rules
Unattributed quotes
Visual aids Rhetoric Signposting Dramatic contrasts Build ups and knock downs
Rehearse, rehearse, rehearse
A funny story A video clip Unusual
statistics A cartoon Suspense
The audience are likely to remember only three things
There are three parts to your presentation
"Friends, Romans, Countrymen lend me your ears" - William Shakespeare A Mars a day helps you to work, rest and play - Advertising slogan
Summarize the main points
Give a clear concluding statement
A funny story (one that encapsulates at least one of the main themes of the presentation,
A high energy video clip,
Relieving the suspense
Invite questions
Thank you
QUESTIONS