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    The document provides guidance on giving effective presentations by discussing how to plan presentations, techniques for presenting, and how to create visual aids; it emphasizes the importance of understanding your audience, organizing your presentation logically, practicing vocal and body language techniques, and using visual aids to enhance comprehension without distracting from the presentation. Great presenters develop their skills through experience and training to accomplish their objectives by being well-prepared and audience-centered.

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    Effective

    Presentations Skills
    Ms. El-Jourbagy
     Introduction
    Why and  Planning Your Presentation
    How you  The Presentation Sequence
    Give a  Creating Effective Visual Aids
    Presentation  Presentation Techniques
     Practice
    “Great speakers
    aren’t born, they are
    trained.”
    Presenting is a Skill…
    Developed through experience
    and training.

    Source: http://www.hplearningcenter.com
     Feared More Than Death!

    #1 Fear  THE FACTS: Shaky hands, blushing cheeks, memory


    loss, nausea, and knocking knees
     NORMAL!
    Causes of the  Fear of the Unknown OR Loss of Control

    Anxiety  Fight or Flight Mode


     No Backup Plan
     No Enthusiasm For Subject
     Focus of Attention
    Presentation
     “Something set forth to an audience for the attention of
    the mind “

    Definitions
    Effective
     “…producing a desired result”

    Source: http://www.merriam-
    webster.com
    Effective  Control Anxiety – Don’t Fight It

    Presentations  Audience Centered


     Accomplishes Objective
     Fun For Audience
     Fun For You
     Conducted Within Time Frame
    Why Give A
    Presentation?
    Two Main Purposes
    1. Inform
    2. Persuade
    3. Educate
    Part 2:
    Planning Your
    Presentation
    Planning
    Your 1. Determine Purpose
    Presentation
    2. Assess Your Audience
     “Success depends on your ability to reach your audience.”
     Size
     Demographics
     Knowledge Level
     Motivation
    Planning A
    Presentation
    3. Plan Space
     Number of Seats
     Seating Arrangement
     Audio/Visual Equipment
     Distracters

    4. What Day and Time?


     Any Day!
     Morning
    More 5. Organization
    Planning 

    Determine Main Points (2-5)
    Evidence
     Transitions
     Prepare Outline
    Organizing
    Your
    Organizational Patterns
    Presentation
     Topical
     Chronological
     Problem/Solution
     Cause/Effect
     Keyword Reminders
    Presentation
     Conversational Flow
    Outline
     Flexibility
     More Responsive to Audience
    Part 3:
    The Presentation
    Sequence
    #1: Build
    Rapport
     … relation marked by harmony or affinity
     Audience members who trust you and feel that you care

     Start Before You Begin


     Mingle; Learn Names
     Opportunity to reinforce or correct audience
    assessment
     Good First Impression

     People Listen To People They Like


    #2: Opening
    Your
    Presentation

     Introduce Yourself – Why Should They Listen


     Get Attention, Build More Rapport, Introduce Topic
     Humor
     Short Story
     Starling Statistic
     Make Audience Think
     Invite Participation

     Get Audience Response


     Clearly Defining Topic
    #2…Completing  If Informative…
    the Opening  Clear parameters for content within time

     If Persuasive…
     What’s the problem
     Who cares
     What’s the solution

     Overview
    #3:
    Presenting
     Main Point-Transition-Main Point-Transition-
    Main MainPoint…..
    Points  Supporting Evidence
    (Solution)  Examples
     Feedback & Questions From Audience
     Attention to, and Focus on, Audience (Listening)
    #4: Goal
    Concluding  Inform audience that you’re about to close
    Your  Summarize main points
    Presentation  Something to remember or call-to-action
     Answer questions

    “Tell ’em What You Told ‘em.”


    Part 4: Effective
    Presentation
    Techniques
    3 Elements
    Presentation
    1. Vocal Techniques
    Style  Loudness
     Pitch
     Rate
     Pause

     Deviations From the Norm for Emphasis


    Presentation Style (con’t)
    3 Elements
    2. Body Language
     Eye Contact, Gestures, Posture

    3. Use of Space
     Can Everyone See You?
     Movement
     Verbal fillers
     “Um”, “uh”, “like”
    Common  Any unrelated word or phrase
    Problems  Swaying, rocking, and pacing
     Hands in pockets
     Lip smacking
     Fidgeting
     Failure to be audience-centered
    5
    Presentation 1. Smile
    Tips 2. Breathe
    3. Water
    4. Notes
    5. Finish On Or Under Time
    Part 5:
    Creating Effective
    Visual Aids
     Enhance Understanding
    Visual Aids  Add Variety
     Support Claims
     Lasting Impact

    Used Poorly…A Distraction…Ineffective Presentation


    Visual Aids - Examples
     PowerPoint Slides
     Overhead Trans
     Graphs/Charts
     Pictures
     Films/Video
     Flip Charts
     Sketches
     Supplement presentation
    Visual Aids  Outline of main points
    Should…  Serve audience’s needs, not speaker’s
     Simple and clear
    Main Point 1:
    The Purpose  Visual aids support your ideas and improve audience
    of Using comprehension of your presentation
    Visual Aids  Visual aids add variety to your presentation by giving the
    audience a break from listening and letting the see
    something
     Visual aids help illustrate complex ideas or concepts and
    are helpful in reinforcing your ideas
    Visual Aids

     Improve comprehension

     Add variety

     Illustrate complex ideas


     Titles should be 38-44 pt. font size
     Text should be 28 pt font size
     Use color wisely
    Be Visible  Contrasting colors

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