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KENYA SCHOOL OF GOVERNMENT

SENIOR MANAGEMENT COURSE

PRESENTATION
SKILLS
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Specific Objectives

By the end of the topic, the participants should be

able to:

o Explain Key aspects in oral presentations

o Explain the Structure of oral presentaions
o Apply presentation skills effectively
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Introduction

• Managers are called upon from time to time to

make presentations

• The ability to communicate ideas, whether in a

small meeting, or to a large audience is essential.

• Problem of nervousness
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Purpose of Presentations

• Inform the public

• Clarify issues

• Give Instructions

• Report on project progress

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Purpose of Presentation skills….

• Educate the public

• Motivate the audience

• Promote organization services

• Disseminate research findings

• Persuade
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Considerations in Preparing Presentations

➢ Objective(Why)

➢ Subject matter (What)

➢ The audience (Who)

➢ The Venue (Where)

➢ Time (When)

➢ Presentation Style(How)
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Structuring content

 The Introduction; Provides a glimpse of the

subject, should be interesting to create interest

 The Main Body: Broken into suitable and logical

subtopics

 The Conclusion: Should mirror the whole

presentation, be strong and create a lasting
impression
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Effective Presentation Rules

• Speak naturally

• Be confident

• Be brief and clear

• Be positive

• Be courteous and respectful

• Avoid mannerisms
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Effective Presentation Rules..

• Use humor

• Choose a nice posture

• Be presentable

• Maintain eye contact with audience

• Be prepared for questions

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Guidelines For a Good Presentation

▪ Carefully planned and well organized

▪ Clearly stated objectives/Purpose

▪ Audience oriented

▪ Concise and focused on the topic

▪ Convey the required information

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Guidelines for a Good Presentation …

• Use simple and clear language

• Engage the audience

• Use more of visual aids

• Should be interesting

• Summarized at the end

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Qualities of a Good Presenter

o Knowledgeable
o Assertive
o Emotional stability
o Authoritative
o Creative
o Responsible
o Interactive
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Qualities of Good Public Presenters …

o Good time management

o Presentable

o Good mannerisms

o Enthusiastic

o Positive attitude
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Barriers to Effective Presentation

• Self doubt
• Anxiety
• Lack of creativity
• Lack of preparation
• Poorly organized presentation
• Lack of concentration
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Barriers to Effective Presentation…

• Inappropriate presentation facilities
• Lack of proper audience assessment
• Lack of initial rapport with listeners
• Failure to engage audience
• Use of technical language
• Poor mannerisms
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Barriers to Effective Presentations…

• Inappropriate body language
• Poor listening
• Bad attitude
• Poor time management
• Inadequate attention
• Lack of interest
• Poor presentation environment
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Conclusion

▪ Making oral presentation is a common

undertaking by managers
▪ Therefore managers need to enhance their
presentation skills
▪ Effective preparation, structuring and
delivery are essential in this endeavour
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Thank You