PUBLIC SPEAKING

&
PRESENTATION
SKILLS
Introduction
Presentation Skills determ
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presentation skills may sp
effective communication.
considering the following

o Establishing the purpo

o Developing the thesis
o Analysing the situatio
o Analysing yourself as
o Analysing the occasio
o Structure of the presen
 Developing a Thesis
The thesis statement sometimes called the central idea or key
idea is a single sentence that summarizes your message. Once
you have a thesis, every other part of your talk should support it.

The thesis gives your listeners a clear idea of what you are trying
to tell them:

• “We’re behind schedule for reasons beyond our control, but

we can catch up & finish the job on time

• “Our new just-in–time order system helps us make sure that

our supplies are not dated or shelf-worn, but we must monitor
the inventory daily”
 Analyzing the situation

A purpose statement describes the end you want to

achieve, but it doesn't describe how you can reach your goal. The means is the
presentation itself the ideas you use and the way you express them. Before
you plan even one sentence of the actual presentation, you have to think about
the situation in which you'll speak. A presentation that might fascinate you
could bore or irritate the audience. You can make sure that your approach is
on target by considering three factors: yourself as the speaker, the audience
and the occasion. Asking yourself a number of questions about your listeners
will shape the way you adapt your material to fit their interests, needs and
backgrounds.
 Analyzing Yourself as the Speaker

No two presentations are alike. While you can learn to

speak better by listening to other speakers, a good presentation is rather like a
good hair style or sense of humor : what suits someone else might not work
for you. One of the biggest mistakes you can make is to try to be a carbon
copy of some other effective speaker. When developing your presentation, be
sure to consider several factors.
 Analyzing the
Occasion
Even a complete understanding of your audience won’t
give you everything you need to plan an effective presentation. You also
need to adapt your remarks to fit the circumstances of your presentation.

• Facilities : Will you be speaking in a large or small room? Will there be

enough seating for all the listeners? Will the place be brightly or dimly
lit? Will it be well ventilated or stuffy? Are chairs movable or fixed to the
floor? Will there be distracting background noises? Questions like these
are critical, and failure to anticipate facility problems can trip you up. For
example, the absence of an easel to hold your charts can turn your well-
rehearsed presentation into a fiasco. Lack of a convenient electrical outlet
can replace your slideshow with an embarrassing blackout.
 The Importance of Public Speaking
Communication is the backbone of our society. It allows us to form
connections, influence decisions, and motivate change. Without
communication skills, the ability to progress in the working world and in life,
itself, would be nearly impossible.

There are many reasons why public speaking is important but the three that we believe
to be the most significant are:

1. To Win Over the Crowd

2. To Motivate People
3. To Inform
 Suggestions
1. Maintain Eye
This makes audience members feel like they are having a
conversation with you, & also make them more likely to pay
Attention to what you are saying.

2. Use your arms & hands

People are more likely to remember concepts if they are associated with
particular actions or movements.

3. Smile
This will make your audience a lot more comfortable & relaxed.
 Conclusion
Your Conclusion : Leave a Lasting
Impression

If your body is the meat & potatoes of your speech, then the conclusion is
the icing on the cake. Your conclusion is delivered at the ended. As
important as your introduction is for grabbing the audience’s attention, the
conclusion is doubly important as it leaves the audience with a lasting
impression.

“An effective speaker knows that the success or failure of his talk is
not for him to decide—it will be decided in the minds and hearts of
his hearers.”

~Dale Carnegie
Reference
 http://www.google.com/amps/gdpi.hitbullseye.com
 http://lumen.intructure.com
 http://pancommunications.com
 https://www.oxfordmangement.com
 https://www.udemy.com