Basic of Presentation skills. This includes slides design and basic requirement of formal presentation
- 2. Ask yourself… What makes a good presentation? What makes a bad presentation? What makes an outstanding presentation?
- 4. PLANNING 1
- 5. FIRST STEP IN GIVING A SUCCESSFUL PRESENTATION I want (who) to (what) (when, where, how) because (why) Important Qs to ask yourself: Who is your audience? What do you want to present? (content, material) Why do you want to present this? (purpose) Where do you want to present? (place) How do you want to present this? (ppt, other technology, etc.) purpose audience structure
- 6. AUDIENCE ANALYSIS Audience Analysis What does the audience want? What’s known already? What needs to be TOLD? What is expected from me? What benefits are the audience getting? *make sure you know who you’re speaking to
- 7. Content must appeal to audience’s needs Do research from varied sources Arrange points logically Don’t forget your objective Prepare answers to anticipated questions Prepare handouts if desired Structure Opening: 2 minutes Middle: 13 minutes Ending: 2 minutes Q&A: 5 minutes Finishing early is better than finishing later! You are the subject expert
- 8. PREPARE 2
- 9. Opening Middle Ending Practice through and through • Good first impression • Watch your posture • Rehearse in front of the mirror/a friend • Record yourself Get attention •Shock •Humor •Anecdote •Stats •Question * Eye contact is crucial but if this is uncomfortable, • Logical sequence • Understandable • Recaps when appropriate • Visual aids • Summarize important points •What should the audience do now? •When should they do it? •Why? •How? • Proofread Proofread Proofread
- 10. Visual Aids Enhances understanding | Add variety | Lasting impact • Standardize color, styles • Use consistent effects, transitions, animation • Limit information to essentials • Use contrast colors • Limit 6 bullets per slide • Two graphics/images per slide • Match content & slides theme • Use font: 18 to 48 Reading slides = NOT a presentation PowerPoint Canva Graphs/Charts Infographics Images Videos/short clips Sketches
- 12. NONVERBAL COMMUNICATION ● Avoid being stationary ● Have controlled gestures ● Avoid ‘awkward’ / unprofessional gestures – hands in pocket, folded arms ● Occupy hands with notes or a pointer. Nervousness tends to show in our hand gestures. ● Vary eye contact to different individuals ● Face audience
- 13. VERBAL COMMUNICATION ● Speak naturally, not too quickly or too slowly or clear, audible ● Vary tone and pitch of voice ● Talk to the audience, not just in front of them ● Question your audience throughout to facilitate group involvement and garner attention ● No jargon / Uncommon words (unless defined)
- 14. AUDIENCE ● Be aware of audience’s nonverbal and verbal communications or people are bored or confused, their body language will show it. It is okay to sidetrack a bit to catch their attention again ● Engage audience | Questions, activities ● Handle questions to the best of your ability ● Anticipate questions and have answers ready ● Sometimes questions allow you to highlight a point you want to make
- 15. PRESENT 4
- 16. CHANNEL NERVOUS ENERGY INTO POSITIVITY Prepare thoroughly Do simple breathwork Use gestures and facial expressions to alleviate nerve/ fear & to positive enthusiasm. Look interested, the Know audience size Practice in the space where you are presenting Check your links, video etc. before presentation