PRESENTATION SKILLS

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PRESENTATION SKILLS
 Introduction
• Self
• Objective / topic
 Overview
 Content
 Recap
 Summary
 Closing
 Questions
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CONTENT

• Keep it relevant and simple

• Usage of interesting examples and

anecdotes

• Avoid jargon or difficult vocabulary

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CONTENT

• Focus on the objective at all times

• Use signpost vocabulary

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STRUCTURE

• Start with a bang – the opening is half

your battle

• Plan the presentation prior to start

• Draw flowchart of ideas to ensure regular,

smooth and logical flow
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VOICE

• Pause at the end of sentences

• Right volume

• Vary pitch and intonation

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PARALINGUISTIC
COMMUNICATION

• Non-verbal communication

• Bad habits and mannerisms

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PARALINGUISTIC
COMMUNICATION

• Make eye contact

• Don’t stand in front of visuals

• Avoid wandering around too much

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 VISUALS

• Font size – usually 20pts. or more

• Use colors ensuring clarity

• Avoid over animation or sound effects

• Use appropriate position in relation to the visual

and for pointing out information

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 VISUALS

 Give time to read the visual

• Don’t talk while you are changing the

slides or managing the equipment

• Practice using the equipment before you

start and make sure it’s all in working
condition

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RAPPORT

• Eye contact.

• Ask questions – be interactive and ask

the audience to join in.

• Use humor if you think it’s

appropriate.

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RAPPORT

• Use relevant and interesting examples and

case studies to highlight your points.

• Give handouts at the end.

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QUESTIONS

• Make it clear when it’s time for the

audience to ask questions.

• Compliment the questioner.

• Never lose your cool.

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QUESTIONS

• Use your body language and eye contact

to control the audience.

• If no question – recap

• Predict

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OBJECTIVES

 Understand the benefits and

disadvantages of giving presentations.
 Be aware of your own individual
strengths and weaknesses in presenting,
and of how you can use your own style to
best advantage.
 Be able to identify the effect of “nerves”
on your ability to present
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OBJECTIVES

 Be aware of issues involved in working

with an audience.
 Be able to select and use visual aids
appropriately.

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Thank You
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