Presentation skill 3

DEFINITION:

Presentation skills are the abilities one needs in order

to deliver compelling, engaging, informative,
transformative, educational, enlightening, and/or
instructive presentations.
The three essentials of presentation
• Use visual aids wherever you can
• Rehearse , rehearse and rehearse
Rehearse against clock
• Memorise your script
Design of effective power point presentation:
Design of the “Look” of your
power point presentation:
• Follow the ‘KISS’ Rule – keep it
short and simple
• Use short words and short phrases
• The 7x7 rules
Not more than 7 words per line
Not more than 7 lines per slide
3 main parts of presentation

• An Introduction
• A body covering the main
points
• A Conclusion
4 A’s of presentation for effective
communication
Audience hook
Answer
Agenda
Action request
Design of the “Look” of your
power point presentation:
• Make it clear
• Keep it simple
Art work may distract your
audience
• Make it big
Look it from 2m away
Why visuals?

Visuals are the most powerful tools because

they :
- increase understanding
- save time
- enhance attention
- help to control nervousness
Tips on Visual Aids

• Are the visual aids easy to read and

easy to understand?

• Can they be easily seen from all areas

of the room
Tips for effective
presentation
• Maintain good eye contact
• Vary your speaking volume
• Use pauses
• Don’t read your presentation
Tips for effective
presentation
• Don’t stand between the audience and the
slides
• Use stories, questions, clips, examples etc
• Discuss your objective at the beginning of
the presentation
Tips for effective
presentation
• Speak clearly and loudly enough
• Speak to the audience. Not to the
visuals
• Circulate around the room as you
speak
• Do not put both hands in your
pockets for long time
Tips for effective
communication

• Communication is the key

• Text to support the communication
• Pictures to simplify complex concepts
• Visual to support , not to distract
THANK YOU