A presentation is a tool for external and internal communication which can be adapted to various speaking situations. Presenting your information clearly and effectively is a key skill to get your message across.

2. A presentation is a tool for external and internal
communication which can be adapted to various
speaking situations
Presentation skills are today required in almost every field
Selling your product, pitching your business plan and promoting your business at an event may
require that you give a presentation
Presenting information clearly and effectively is a key skill to get your message or opinion across

3. 9/10presentations are bad

5. CONTENT
DESIGN
DELIVERY

6. No one can speak well unless he thoroughly understands his subject

7. This is the last opportunity to give the audience something to think about.
Make an emotional connection with the audience. Set a theme of your
presentation. It can be a story, a question, or a shocking statement.
Try to stick to your three most important points. It's more important to
engage the audience than to tell them everything you know.
Structuring your presentation
OPENING
BODY
CLOSING

8. Good stories have interesting beginnings, engaging content and a clear conclusion
Presentation should not only be about arguments
Craft a story
Try to understand their perspective
Knowing the needs of your audience can help you tailor your presentation
Research audience

9. CONTENT
DESIGN
DELIVERY

10. Each presentation is different and should be approached from a different angle

11. It is about how form interacts with function
Information needs to be useful and understandable
Standard templates may not be suitable for your situation
Don’t use use clipart elements
Bullet points are for lazy people
Don’t use animation effect
Design starts at the beginning

12. The more we add, the more diluted and less effective our slides become
Create meaningful statistics and graphics. Data slides are not really about data, but are about
the meaning of the data
By contrasting one object against the other with colour or size, you automatically create attention
Use similar elements throughout the design of your presentation

13. Rule of thirds is what photographers use to frame their shots
The focus is always on the 4 points where lines meet

14. CONTENT
DESIGN
DELIVERY

16. Shoulders back and arms at your sides or held in front of your body
Hands open or only slightly closed
Smile slightly or keep your face neutral
Stand at a comfortable distance
Make eye contact with one person at a time
Open body language

17. Being prepared to answer questions makes you more credible
Anticipate challenges to your presentation that might arise
Take questions before the end of presentation
Keep in mind that you don't need to answer every question
Questions and answers

18. Rehearsing does not mean memorisation
Memorising your speech can make you sound mechanical
You can talk into a mirror or ask a family member to listen
Make sure to practise out loud so that you can get a sense of timing
Videotaping is the best way to target the areas where you can improve
Practice, practice and practice some more

19. Make your theme clear and consistent. Refer back to it and the audience will respond positively
Leave your audience with something to think about
Use strong words and be passionate
The feeling after your speech has inspired people is amazing and worth the effort

21. RESOURCES
Brian Chandra: Presentation Design 411
www.slideshare.net/brianchandra
David Parnell's blog about the psychology of communication
www.davidjparnell.com
Guidelines for success
www.skillsyouneed.co.uk
Inc. Magazine's Guide to Communication Skills
www.inc.com
Lisa Braithwaite's blog about effective communication
www.coachlisab.blogspot.com
slide:ology: The Art and Science of Creating Great Presentations
Presentation designed by Joris Hoogendoorn from The Noun Project
Lecturer designed by Lissette Arias from The Noun Project