TechnicalReport.ppt
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This document provides guidelines for presenting technical material to a non-technical audience, including organizing the presentation into clear segments with a logical progression and conclusion, maximizing effectiveness by maintaining relevance and using visuals to supplement rather than dominate, and developing points with clear language, evidence, amplification, and logical transitions between points.
TechnicalReport.ppt
- 1. Presenting a Technical Report Copyright, 1996 © Dale Carnegie & Associates, Inc. TIP For additional advice see Dale Carnegie Training® Presentation Guidelines
- 2. Introduction Frequently, presenters face the challenge of delivering material of a technical nature to an audience unfamiliar with the topic or vocabulary. The material may be complex or heavy with detail. You can meet this challenge by utilizing the following guidelines.
- 3. Organize Your Presentation • Follow a logical progression. • Divide your presentation into clear segments. • Maintain focus throughout. • Narrow the amount of material covered. • Have a logical conclusion.
- 4. Maximize Your Effectiveness • Show concern for your audience. • Maintain the relevancy of data and information at all times. • The visuals should support and supplement your presentation. They should not dominate.
- 5. Opening • Establish relevancy of topic to audience. • Get audience involvement.
- 6. Point #1 • Use clear language to state point. • Use evidence both verbal and visual to support your point. • Amplify your point with an incident or anecdote. • Develop a logical transition or bridge to your next point.
- 7. Point #2 and Point #3 • Repeat the four-step process under Point #1. TIP As appropriate, supplement your presentation with technical support data in hard copy or on disc, e-mail, internet
- 8. Close • Summarize your points. • State your conclusion. Make it relevant to your audience. And, if applicable: • Describe options for future consideration. • Recommend a future strategy, plan and/or goal.