presentation skills.pptx
- 1. Presentation Skills By: Nadia Jabbar M.A. in English Linguistics
- 2. What is a Presentation Skill? • Presentation skills can be defined as the abilities that people use to deliver information to different kinds of audiences in an effective and engaging manner. • Presentation skills involve organizing your time, using body language, choosing the proper presentation material, answering event attendees’ questions, and providing audience participation.
- 3. The purpose of presentation skills • The purpose of presentation skills is to help people deliver their message to the audience. Great presentation skills are one of the most worthwhile abilities in modern workplace culture.
- 4. Why do we need presentation skills? • It’s an age-old question that’s been answered a thousand times. The answers are usually focused on the ability to have great communication, share ideas with the audience, and get insights from them. • Presentation skills also help people to answer complex questions without spending extra time and inspire the audience by teaching new skills, sharing information, or even selling a product.
- 5. The main reasons why it’s important to enhance presentation skills: • You will improve your time management skills. • You’ll learn to connect with an audience. • You’ll communicate better with people in general. • You will gain self-confidence. • You’ll avoid miscommunication and reduce stress.
- 6. Good Presentation Skills: • Visual Communication • Interpersonal Communication • Verbal Communication • Humor • Storytelling • Attracting the audience • Time organization • Doing research • Keeping things simple • Using body language • Managing emotions • Self-awareness • Leadership • Focus on the audience • Active listening
- 7. Presentation Tips: • Presentation introduction – Introduction will determine your presenting flow, if it is bad it will decrease interest in your presentation and vice-versa. • Practice as much as possible – Rehearsing your presentation will help you overcome public-speaking anxiety and become more confident in the process of presenting. • Know your audience – Understand your audience’s needs and learn as much about them as you can. This will help you choose the proper language and organize the information based on their needs. • Get ready for questions – Each presentation is accompanied by questions from the audience. Imagine possible questions and find the answers to them in Advance.
- 8. What to Avoid During Presentation? • Don’t be late – time is an essential • Avoid technical issues – test your presentation before you start • Don’t read from the screen – it bores the audience • Don’t go on and on – no one has enough time to listen to a never-ending presentation.
- 9. WHAT ARE THE ELEMENTS OF A POWERFUL PRESENTATION? • Transferring clear messages to the audience • Understanding the mindset of your audience • Engaging the audience • Organizing the information • Using body language effectively • Giving an enthusiastic speech • Answering questions