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Presentation and Presentation Presentation and Presentation SkillsSkills
What is Presentation ??What is Presentation ??A means of communication that can be
adapted to various speaking situations.
Preparing a PresentationPreparing a PresentationThe Objective
The Purpose or the Motive should be understood.
The SubjectThe in-depth analysis and explanation of the Objective.
The Audiencethe material should be in considerate to your audience. Tailoring your talk to your audience is very important.
The Place
it can be of great benefit to be familiar with the surroundings.
The Timethe presentation should be time considerate and should be to the point.
Organising the MaterialOrganising the Material
Always know exactly what you want to say and the order in which you want to say it.
Selecting the Main PointsIntroduce your audience to the key points – Explain and expand your points – Summarize your Points.
Decide whether to IllustrateThe structural basis of a good presentation is illustrations. The presentation is more interesting and intriguing with illustrations.
Introduction and Conclusion.
Introduction and Conclusion are the same. Introduction should have the preview of what you are going to say and present. The conclusion always repeats the main point, however in different words and different flow
Writing your Presentation.Writing your Presentation.Harnessing the Power of Three
The brain finds it relatively easy to grasp three points at a time. They can be ideas or numbers. Its is easier to understand and remember than four or more.
What, Why, How?Try to structure your presentation by addressing the questions “What?”, “Why?” and “How?”.
What - identifies the key message you wish to
communicate.Why - addresses the next obvious question that arises
in the audience.The result is that you have the audience on your side immediately.
How - is also the next question that naturally arises in the audience’s mind: how are they going to achieve what you have just suggested. Offer suggestions as to how they can act
Work with Visual AidsWork with Visual AidsSometimes visual aids are necessary to maintain interest
and assist comprehension. So the following forms of visual aids can be used.
WhiteboardFlip ChartHandouts
Coping with Presentation NervesCoping with Presentation Nerves
Practice Deep BreathingSmilePauseSlow DownMove AroundStop Thinking About Yourself
Dealing with QuestionsDealing with QuestionsTreat your audience with the respect you would like to
have shown to you. Answer their questions directly and honestly. If you do not know an answer then say so and offer to find out and ensure that you do so. Questions can be neutral, friendly or hostile. Never be rude to the questioner or show you are upset. Do not compromise yourself but maintain your point of view and never lose your temper.