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PRESENTATION SKILL DEVELOPMENT
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Researching your presentation
Get your facts straight. Don’t stand there saying, “I think so” or “I’m not sure.” Don’t lie and pretend to know something you do not. So spend time collecting and confirming your information. Too many public speakers are quick to present their opinions without providing clear substance. Avoid that trap.
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Telling Stories
Tell stories. Paint word pictures that create images in the listeners’ minds. If they can see it they are more likely to understand and remember your message. The best public speakers are storytellers. Use stories to illustrate and reinforce the main points of your presentation.
The best stories are personal. Because they are yours - they are easier to remember and they make your presentation unique. We listen to stories. We hate lectures. Make a list of significant things that happened to you and those around you; the first time… the best, the worst, the biggest mistake, the best break, the greatest ah-ha, the funniest moment, the most frustrating incident, the dumbest thing you did, the most embarrassing moment…
The things that hurt you the most make the best stories to tell in your presentations. Rehearse your stories to edit them down into a short story that is easy to listen to. The hardest thing for you might be to leave out details. The hardest thing for your audience is listening to you describe unnecessary details. Just make the point.
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Your audience is the reason you are there
Understand your audience. What do they want? Mention the names of some audience members during your presentation. It will help you connect with the group.
Illustrating your main points
We need images to understand. Images can contribute more to the success of your presentation then words.
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Presentation Delivery:
Delivering the presentation is the most important step of the process. This is where you make the primary contact with your audience. Consider the following points in order to deliver an effective presentation.
• Be prepared for your presentation. Practice it a few times before you actually do it. Know the content of your presentation in and out. When you know your presentation, you can recover if something goes wrong.
• Use true examples to explain your points. If these examples are common to you and the audience, it will have a great impact. Use your personal experiences to show them the practical point of view.
• Relax! Stay relaxed and calm during the presentation. Your body language is quite important for the audience. If they see you tensed, they may not receive what you say. They may even judge you!
• Use humour in the presentation. Use it naturally to make your point. Do not try to crack jokes when you are not supposed to do it.
• Pay attention to details. Remember the old saying; devil is in details. Choose the place, people, and materials wisely.
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CHOOSING THE PRESENTATION MATERIALS:
When your presentation is supported by additional material, you can make more impact on the audience.
Following are some guidelines on presentation materials.
• Use a simple, but consistent layout. Do not overload the presentation with images and animations.
• When it comes to time allocation, spend 3-5 minutes for each slide. Each slide should ideally have about 5-8 bullet lines. This way, the audience can stay focused and grab your points.
• Do not distribute the supplementary material before the presentation. They may read the material during the presentation and miss what you say. Therefore, distribute the material after the presentation
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