Making an effective 'How to ...' Presentation
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The document outlines a structured approach for delivering 'how to' presentations, emphasizing the importance of clarity and engagement. It recommends including an explanation of benefits, a detailed overview, step-by-step instructions, and options for variations, alongside effective use of visuals. The goal is to motivate the audience by demonstrating the value of the knowledge shared.
Making an effective 'How to ...' Presentation
- 1. The ‘How to …’ presentation
- 2. The ‘How to …’ presentation • Informative talk • Completion of a task or a process
- 3. How is it accomplished? • A demonstration of the task or process • A series of steps
- 4. Possible topics • Tie your shoes correctly • Set up a blog • Speak with conviction • Eradicate malaria • Predict the weather • Etc.
- 5. The outline 1. Explain why? 2. Give an overview of the entire process 3. Mention the steps, one-by-one 4. Describe each step and show it (if possible) 5. Discuss options, extras, or variations (optional) 6. Summarize
- 6. Explain why • What’s the benefit? • Motivate your audience • Earn money • Build a range of skills • Make life easier • Solve an important problem • TIP: • Open with a story (paint a picture) • Explain how life will improve with this knowledge 1
- 7. Give an overview • Provide a mental framework for details • Not overly complex • Provide context for the steps 2
- 8. Mention the steps 3 • Stick to the core outline • Keep the series simple • Defer optional steps until later • Provide clear ‘signpost language’ between steps
- 9. Describe each step (and show it) For each step: • Explain the purpose (why is it necessary) • Use clear language (what needs to be done) • Show how (how should it be done) 4
- 10. Discuss options extras or variations • Optional • After the completed task or process • Add options or variations 5
- 11. Summarize • Summarize briefly • Recap the benefits 6
- 12. About your visuals • Your body is the best prop • Physical props make it real • Use photograph and diagrams • Keep them simple • Can the audience see them?
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