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The document provides guidance on giving effective presentations by discussing how to plan presentations, techniques for presenting, and how to create visual aids; it emphasizes the importance of understanding your audience, organizing your presentation logically, practicing vocal and body language techniques, and using visual aids to enhance comprehension without distracting from the presentation. Great presenters develop their skills through experience and training to accomplish their objectives by being well-prepared and audience-centered.

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Presentationskills

The document provides guidance on giving effective presentations by discussing how to plan presentations, techniques for presenting, and how to create visual aids; it emphasizes the importance of understanding your audience, organizing your presentation logically, practicing vocal and body language techniques, and using visual aids to enhance comprehension without distracting from the presentation. Great presenters develop their skills through experience and training to accomplish their objectives by being well-prepared and audience-centered.

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Effective

Presentations Skills
Ms. El-Jourbagy
 Introduction
Why and  Planning Your Presentation
How you  The Presentation Sequence
Give a  Creating Effective Visual Aids
Presentation  Presentation Techniques
 Practice
“Great speakers
aren’t born, they are
trained.”
Presenting is a Skill…
Developed through experience
and training.

Source: http://www.hplearningcenter.com
 Feared More Than Death!

#1 Fear  THE FACTS: Shaky hands, blushing cheeks, memory


loss, nausea, and knocking knees
 NORMAL!
Causes of the  Fear of the Unknown OR Loss of Control

Anxiety  Fight or Flight Mode


 No Backup Plan
 No Enthusiasm For Subject
 Focus of Attention
Presentation
 “Something set forth to an audience for the attention of
the mind “

Definitions
Effective
 “…producing a desired result”

Source: http://www.merriam-
webster.com
Effective  Control Anxiety – Don’t Fight It

Presentations  Audience Centered


 Accomplishes Objective
 Fun For Audience
 Fun For You
 Conducted Within Time Frame
Why Give A
Presentation?
Two Main Purposes
1. Inform
2. Persuade
3. Educate
Part 2:
Planning Your
Presentation
Planning
Your 1. Determine Purpose
Presentation
2. Assess Your Audience
 “Success depends on your ability to reach your audience.”
 Size
 Demographics
 Knowledge Level
 Motivation
Planning A
Presentation
3. Plan Space
 Number of Seats
 Seating Arrangement
 Audio/Visual Equipment
 Distracters

4. What Day and Time?


 Any Day!
 Morning
More 5. Organization
Planning 

Determine Main Points (2-5)
Evidence
 Transitions
 Prepare Outline
Organizing
Your
Organizational Patterns
Presentation
 Topical
 Chronological
 Problem/Solution
 Cause/Effect
 Keyword Reminders
Presentation
 Conversational Flow
Outline
 Flexibility
 More Responsive to Audience
Part 3:
The Presentation
Sequence
#1: Build
Rapport
 … relation marked by harmony or affinity
 Audience members who trust you and feel that you care

 Start Before You Begin


 Mingle; Learn Names
 Opportunity to reinforce or correct audience
assessment
 Good First Impression

 People Listen To People They Like


#2: Opening
Your
Presentation

 Introduce Yourself – Why Should They Listen


 Get Attention, Build More Rapport, Introduce Topic
 Humor
 Short Story
 Starling Statistic
 Make Audience Think
 Invite Participation

 Get Audience Response


 Clearly Defining Topic
#2…Completing  If Informative…
the Opening  Clear parameters for content within time

 If Persuasive…
 What’s the problem
 Who cares
 What’s the solution

 Overview
#3:
Presenting
 Main Point-Transition-Main Point-Transition-
Main MainPoint…..
Points  Supporting Evidence
(Solution)  Examples
 Feedback & Questions From Audience
 Attention to, and Focus on, Audience (Listening)
#4: Goal
Concluding  Inform audience that you’re about to close
Your  Summarize main points
Presentation  Something to remember or call-to-action
 Answer questions

“Tell ’em What You Told ‘em.”


Part 4: Effective
Presentation
Techniques
3 Elements
Presentation
1. Vocal Techniques
Style  Loudness
 Pitch
 Rate
 Pause

 Deviations From the Norm for Emphasis


Presentation Style (con’t)
3 Elements
2. Body Language
 Eye Contact, Gestures, Posture

3. Use of Space
 Can Everyone See You?
 Movement
 Verbal fillers
 “Um”, “uh”, “like”
Common  Any unrelated word or phrase
Problems  Swaying, rocking, and pacing
 Hands in pockets
 Lip smacking
 Fidgeting
 Failure to be audience-centered
5
Presentation 1. Smile
Tips 2. Breathe
3. Water
4. Notes
5. Finish On Or Under Time
Part 5:
Creating Effective
Visual Aids
 Enhance Understanding
Visual Aids  Add Variety
 Support Claims
 Lasting Impact

Used Poorly…A Distraction…Ineffective Presentation


Visual Aids - Examples
 PowerPoint Slides
 Overhead Trans
 Graphs/Charts
 Pictures
 Films/Video
 Flip Charts
 Sketches
 Supplement presentation
Visual Aids  Outline of main points
Should…  Serve audience’s needs, not speaker’s
 Simple and clear
Main Point 1:
The Purpose  Visual aids support your ideas and improve audience
of Using comprehension of your presentation
Visual Aids  Visual aids add variety to your presentation by giving the
audience a break from listening and letting the see
something
 Visual aids help illustrate complex ideas or concepts and
are helpful in reinforcing your ideas
Visual Aids

 Improve comprehension

 Add variety

 Illustrate complex ideas


 Titles should be 38-44 pt. font size
 Text should be 28 pt font size
 Use color wisely
Be Visible  Contrasting colors

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