Presentation Skills

1st meeting
24 August 2020
What is a Presentation?
 It is a means of communication that can be adapted to
various speaking situations, such as talking to a group,
addressing a meeting or briefing a team.
 A presentation can also be used as a broad term that
encompasses other ‘speaking engagements’ such as making
a speech at a wedding, or getting a point across in a video
conference.
 A presentation requires you to get a message across to the
listeners and will often contain a 'persuasive' element. It may,
for example, be a talk about the positive work of your
organisation, what you could offer an employer, or why you
should receive additional funding for a project.
Planning and Preparation
 What is the aim?
 What is the topic of my presentation?
 Who am I speaking to? (the audience)
 What are the main points I want to make?
 How to convince the audience of my point of view?
 What do I want my listeners to do after listening to my
presentation?
Structure of Presentation:

A. Introduction
 Greet your audience
 Introduce yourself
 Introduce your topic
 Give a brief overview of your presentation
Structure of Presentation: (2)
B. Discussion or Body
 Content
 Quantity
 Sequencing your ideas
 Keeping the audience's attention
 Signposting or signaling where you are
 Visual aid
 Graphs
Structure of Presentation: (3)
C. Conclusion
 Reminder of what is said
 Conclusion
 Thanks
 Invite for questions
Presentation:
Body Language

Your body SPEAKS even when you

are quiet.
Actions speak louder than words.
Presentation: (2)
Body Language

Appearance
Facial expressions
Eye contact
Posture and movement
Gestures
Voice and vocal quality
Non-Words
Presentation: (3)
Body Language

Appearance
Dressing
Hair cut

It says more about you than you think.

Presentation: (4)
Body Language

 Facial Expressions
 Happiness
 Sadness Surprise
 Fear
 Anger
 Interest
 Boredom
 Nervousness

Face makes the things obvious even if you are hiding.

Presentation: (5)
Body Language

 Eye Contact
It helps to:
 maintain interest
 gain attention

Eye Dart shows:

 Nervousness
 Regret

Eyes reflect your soul.

Presentation: (6)
Body Language

 Posture and Movement

 Stand tall as it shows self-esteem and confidence.
 Move to gain attention.
 Move hands to explain or describe something.

How you hold yourself physically can reflect how you hold
yourself mentally.
Presentation: (7)
Body Language

 Gestures
Gestures are used to:

 Emphasize  Wait
 Point out  Come here
 Describe  Keep on
 O.K.  Well-done
 No

 Gestures substitute of words.

 Say it all without speaking.
Presentation: (8)
Body Language

 Voice and Vocal Variety

Check:
 Pitch
 Speed
 Volume
 Vocal quality
 Pronunciation

Voice gives extra life to your message.

Presentation: (9)
Body Language

 Non-Words
Eliminate: Add:
 Umm's  Pauses
 Aaa
 You know
 Well
 OK

Barriers to clear communication.

Conclusion
 Well-structured
 Well-prepared
 Well-presented

Making a presentation is a way of communicating your thoughts and ideas

to an audience.
Making a presentation is a way of communicating your thoughts and ideas
to an audience.

Thank You
Sources:

 https://www.skillsyouneed.com/present/what-is-a-presentation.html
 https://www.slideshare.net/shassan573/intro-to-presentation-skills
 https://previews.123rf.com/images/annagarmatiy/annagarmatiy1608/ann
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of-smiling-cartoon-businesswoman-with-different-gestures-hel.jpg