Presentation Skills
Presentation Skills
Overview
Your personal and professional success often depends on your ability to communicate
the message effectively to the audience. Preparing and polishing the presentation will
help you make an effective presentation. Some people may be good speakers, but
there are certain skills that anyone can learn. Good presentation skills give you a
platform to exhibit your skills.
Presentation Skills
Learning Objectives
At the end of this topic, you will be able to :
Understand presentation skills
Delivering the presentations
Dos and Don'ts of presentation
Presentation Skills
Introduction
Presentation is the practice of showing and explaining
the content of a topic to the audience
A presentation is a tool by which you can convey your
message clearly
Planning and practice makes a presentation perfect
Both verbal and non-verbal communication plays an
important role in the presentation
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The 4 P's
Plan : The speaker should know why he /
she is giving a presentation and who the
audience is
Prepare : Get ready with the content
which you are going to deliver
Practice : The more you practise the more
will be the improvement
Present : Confirm the date, time and place
of the presentation
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Pre preparation
Decide on the objective of the presentation. What, why
and how you want to convey the message
Prepare content and structure of your presentation
logically
Clearly convey the objectives
Divide the presentation into parts (i.e., opening,
content and closing) and highlight the main points
Go through the content thoroughly and practise it
before the mirror. This helps you to overcome stage
fear and present yourself confidently
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Practising in front of the mirror helps you improve your non-verbal communication
Know the pulse of the audience and visualise the presentation accordingly
Prepare and complete your presentation in time
Be formal in your appearance (well pressed formal attire)
Reach early and know the arrangements. (Seating arrangement, microphone,
projector and other facilities)
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During the presentation
Take the stage from the right or left
Greet the audience with a pleasant smile
You should be audible and visible
See that you should adjust your voice according
to the audience and seminar hall
Be formal and maintain positive body language
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Maintain proper eye-contact with all the audience and
move around
If you are wearing spectacle ensure they have non-
reflective glass in them to avoid the lights bounce
Convey your message in simple way for easy
understanding
Use jargons only when it is required and explain them
Do not get diverted from the topic
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An opening lays a strong foundation for your
presentation
Deliver the content in various phases covering all the
important points
Before concluding, summarise all the main points
Restate the learning points for the audience
Be yourself. Natural humour will make the
presentation lively
Give relevant examples to help the audience
understand the topic
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Post presentation
Try to interact with few participants to know
the feedback
After reaching home review your presentation
critically
Try to know the answers (if they were
unanswered) for the questions that were
raised in the presentation
Note down the areas of improvement and
work on them
See that you will practise, improve and do not
repeat the same mistakes in your next
presentation
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Dos and Don’ts of Presentation
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Things to do
Give yourself enough time to plan, write, edit and rewrite the content
Practice, practice, and practice there are no shortcuts to success
Limit the amount of information you give in the allotted time
Find out the required information about your audience before the presentation
Make sure your script is easy to use. (PPT’s, videos, etc)
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Ensure that the slides or handouts are placed in
correct order
Remember to make eye-contact with as many people
as possible. Speak clearly with a medium rate of
speech
Give the audience a moment to read your slide before
you start speaking
Stick to the schedule. People get bored with long
presentation. You may exclude unnecessary
information
Use the question and answer session as an opportunity
to give extra information on the topic
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Things to avoid
Avoid looking at the ceiling, the floor or the window
It is not a good idea to memorise the content of your presentation
Avoid playing with pointers, keys, spectacle etc
Don’t wave your hands aimlessly while gesturing
Don’t move unnecessarily
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Heavy pockets or hands in your pockets looks odd
Don’t point out finger
Don’t speak unprofessionally
Avoid informal attire and unpolished shoe
Don’t frequently divert from the topic
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Perseverance and practice are essential for a successful presentation.
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