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Effective Presentations Skills

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““Great speakers aren’t born,Great speakers aren’t born,
they are trained.”they are trained.”
Presenting is a Skill…Presenting is a Skill…
Developed through experienceDeveloped through experience
and training.and training.
Source: http://www.hplearningcenter.comSource: http://www.hplearningcenter.com

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DefinitionsDefinitions
PresentationPresentation
““Something set forth to an audience forSomething set forth to an audience for
the attention of the mind “the attention of the mind “
EffectiveEffective
“…“…producing a desired result”producing a desired result”
Source: http://www.merriam-webster.comSource: http://www.merriam-webster.com

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#1 Fear#1 Fear
Feared More Than Death!Feared More Than Death!
THE FACTS: Shaky hands, blushingTHE FACTS: Shaky hands, blushing
cheeks, memory loss, nausea, andcheeks, memory loss, nausea, and
knocking kneesknocking knees
NORMAL!NORMAL!

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Causes of the AnxietyCauses of the Anxiety
Fear of the Unknown OR Loss ofFear of the Unknown OR Loss of
ControlControl
Fight or Flight ModeFight or Flight Mode
No Backup PlanNo Backup Plan
No Enthusiasm For SubjectNo Enthusiasm For Subject
Focus of AttentionFocus of Attention

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Planning Your PresentationPlanning Your Presentation
1.1. Determine PurposeDetermine Purpose
2.2. Assess Your AudienceAssess Your Audience
– ““Success depends on your ability toSuccess depends on your ability to
reach your audience.”reach your audience.”
– SizeSize
– DemographicsDemographics
– Knowledge LevelKnowledge Level
– MotivationMotivation

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Organizing Your PresentationOrganizing Your Presentation
Organizational PatternsOrganizational Patterns
TopicalTopical
ChronologicalChronological
Problem/SolutionProblem/Solution
Cause/EffectCause/Effect

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Presentation OutlinePresentation Outline
Keyword RemindersKeyword Reminders
Conversational FlowConversational Flow
FlexibilityFlexibility
More Responsive to AudienceMore Responsive to Audience

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AVOID…..AVOID…..
*Rushing *
Fidgeting
* Too many
visuals
*Reading

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REMEMBER…..REMEMBER…..
SMILESMILE
&&
RELAXRELAX
NERVOUSNESS
IS
NORMAL!

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Guideline for Answering QuestionsGuideline for Answering Questions
 Anticipate Questions: think of the ten most likely questions andAnticipate Questions: think of the ten most likely questions and
plan out your answerplan out your answer
 Understand the Question: paraphrase it if necessary; repeat it ifUnderstand the Question: paraphrase it if necessary; repeat it if
neededneeded
 Plan the Answer: particularly if you anticipated the questionPlan the Answer: particularly if you anticipated the question
 Do Not DigressDo Not Digress
 Be Honest: if you can't answer the question, say soBe Honest: if you can't answer the question, say so
 Reinterpret Loaded Questions: if attcked try to show theReinterpret Loaded Questions: if attcked try to show the
similarity to other situationssimilarity to other situations
 Control Interchanges: if a questionner becomes a heckler try toControl Interchanges: if a questionner becomes a heckler try to
enlist the audience; if a questioner digresses, try to remind theenlist the audience; if a questioner digresses, try to remind the
audience of the goal of the presentationaudience of the goal of the presentation
 Use the Last Question to SummarizeUse the Last Question to Summarize

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 Purpose:- Why are you speaking? What do you want
audience members to know, think, believe, or do as a
result of your presentation
 People : Who is your audience? How do the
characteristics, skills, opinions, and behaviours of
your audience affect your purpose
 Place: Why are you speaking to this group now and
in this place? How can you plan and adapt to the
logistics of this place. How can you use visual aids to
help you achieve your purpose

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 Preparation Where and how can you find good ideas and
information for your speech? How much and what kind of
supporting materials do you need.
 Planning: Is there a natural order to the ideas and information
you will use? What are the most effective ways to organize
your speech in order to adapt it to the purpose, people, place,
etc.
 Personality: How do you become associated with your
message in a positive way? What can you do to demonstrate
your competence, charisma, and character to the audience?
 Performance: What form of delivery is best suited to the
purpose of your speech. What delivery techniques will make
your presentation more effective. How should you practice?