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Presentations
Contents
Preparation
Clarity of Purpose
Audience Recognition
Timing
Presentation Venue
Structure of presentation
Practice
Confidence
Handling transition in group presentation
Presentation
Do’s and don’ts
Body language
Preparation
Preparation
1. Clarity of purpose:
Purpose of presentation (what you wish to achieve)
2. Audience
What will the audience be expecting from the
presentation?
How much do they already know about the topic of
the presentation?
Is the audience composed of technical or non-
technical?
Are there any sensitive issues (political or religious)
that should be avoided for this audience?
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Timing: Presentation should be timed
carefully.
Too long or too short presentation
Presentation Venue: Be familiar with
the presentation venue
Structure of Presentation:
Introduction
Body
Conclusion
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i. Introduction
Greet your audience
Introduce yourself
Introduce your topic
State the purpose of presentation
Give a brief overview of your presentation
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Discussion or Body
Content
Sequencing your ideas
Keeping the audience's attention
Signposting or signaling where you are
Visual aid
iii. Conclusion
Uncluttered Slides
Large font (32-point)
One major topic per slide
Maximum 5-6 points per slide
No more than 3 or 4 colours
Consistent style
Practice
Eye contact
Can glance at
notes
Appropriate
gestures
Rhetorical
questions to
involve audience
Your BODY SPEAKS even when you are
quiet.
Body Language
Appearance
Facial expressions
Eye contact
Posture and Movement
Voice
Non-Words
Appearance
It says more about you than you think.
Dressing
Hair cut
Facial Expressions
Face makes the things obvious even if you are hiding.
Happiness
Sadness
Fear
Anger
Nervousness
Eye Contact
Eyes reflect your soul
Eye Dart
It shows:
Nervousness
Fear
Posture and Movement
How you hold yourself physically can
reflect how you hold yourself mentally.
Stand tall as it shows self esteem and
confidence.
Move to gain attention.
It is like a vehicle.
A noisy old car or a finely tuned automobile.
Voice gives extra life to your message
Check:
Pitch
Speed
Volume
Pronunciation
Stage fright
-In spotlight
-Unprepared
-Inexperienced
Managing presentation
nerves
Practice deep breathing – Adrenalin
hormone causes shallow breathing
Drink water- Adrenalin causes dry mouth.
Smile
Press and massage your forehead
Just before you start talking, pause, make
eye contact, and smile
Speak more slowly than you would in a
conversation
Move around during your presentation
Stop thinking about yourself
Tips to Control the
“Butterflies”
Well-prepared
Well- structured
Well-presented