![creatingan effective presentation,[object Object],Bhupesh Shah, B.Sc., MBA |ethnicomm inc. Nov 2nd, 2009,[object Object]](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/mesa-effective-presentations-by-ethnicomm2849/75/how-to-create-an-effective-presentation-1-2048.jpg?cb=1668134170)
![You have two options when you walk into a room. You can own the room. Or it can own you. Richard Levick,[object Object],© 2009 ethnicomm inc.,[object Object]](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/mesa-effective-presentations-by-ethnicomm2849/75/how-to-create-an-effective-presentation-2-2048.jpg?cb=1668134170)
![© 2009 ethnicomm inc.,[object Object]](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/mesa-effective-presentations-by-ethnicomm2849/75/how-to-create-an-effective-presentation-3-2048.jpg?cb=1668134170)
![Tell me and I will forget; show me and I may remember; involve me and I will understand,[object Object],Chinese Proverb,[object Object],© 2009 ethnicomm inc.,[object Object]](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/mesa-effective-presentations-by-ethnicomm2849/75/how-to-create-an-effective-presentation-4-2048.jpg?cb=1668134170)
![Agenda,[object Object],© 2009 ethnicomm inc.,[object Object]](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/mesa-effective-presentations-by-ethnicomm2849/75/how-to-create-an-effective-presentation-5-2048.jpg?cb=1668134170)
![Planning for your presentation,[object Object],do your homework,[object Object],know your audience,[object Object],information required to accept your proposal,[object Object],brief outline - informal notes,[object Object],highlightsor key points only,[object Object],make it actionable,[object Object],© 2009 ethnicomm inc.,[object Object]](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/mesa-effective-presentations-by-ethnicomm2849/75/how-to-create-an-effective-presentation-6-2048.jpg?cb=1668134170)
![What are the physical conditions affecting your audience?,[object Object],size of group,[object Object],distance from speaker,[object Object],hunger or fatigue,[object Object],smoker,[object Object],Image source: http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickulas,[object Object],© 2009 ethnicomm inc.,[object Object]](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/mesa-effective-presentations-by-ethnicomm2849/75/how-to-create-an-effective-presentation-7-2048.jpg?cb=1668134170)
![Structure of your presentation,[object Object],© 2009 ethnicomm inc.,[object Object]](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/mesa-effective-presentations-by-ethnicomm2849/75/how-to-create-an-effective-presentation-8-2048.jpg?cb=1668134170)
![The Opening...connects you with your audience,[object Object],© 2009 ethnicomm inc.,[object Object],Source: http://www.flickr.com/photos/cedrouille/,[object Object]](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/mesa-effective-presentations-by-ethnicomm2849/75/how-to-create-an-effective-presentation-9-2048.jpg?cb=1668134170)
![Purpose Statement – why are you here and why should I care?,[object Object],© 2009 ethnicomm inc.,[object Object]](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/mesa-effective-presentations-by-ethnicomm2849/75/how-to-create-an-effective-presentation-10-2048.jpg?cb=1668134170)
![Development,[object Object],© 2009 ethnicomm inc.,[object Object]](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/mesa-effective-presentations-by-ethnicomm2849/75/how-to-create-an-effective-presentation-11-2048.jpg?cb=1668134170)
![Refocus – just showed you why I am here and why you should care,[object Object],© 2009 ethnicomm inc.,[object Object]](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/mesa-effective-presentations-by-ethnicomm2849/75/how-to-create-an-effective-presentation-12-2048.jpg?cb=1668134170)
![The Closing,[object Object],“umm..that’s it” or “thank you” is not acceptable,[object Object],summarize important points,[object Object],refer back to central concept,[object Object],give a sense of closure,[object Object],© 2009 ethnicomm inc.,[object Object]](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/mesa-effective-presentations-by-ethnicomm2849/75/how-to-create-an-effective-presentation-13-2048.jpg?cb=1668134170)
![Strong presentations require both content and style. Content without style goes unnoticed, and style without content has no meaning.Michael Alley,[object Object],© 2009 ethnicomm inc.,[object Object]](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/mesa-effective-presentations-by-ethnicomm2849/75/how-to-create-an-effective-presentation-14-2048.jpg?cb=1668134170)
![Organizing content,[object Object],create a storyboard,[object Object],© 2009 ethnicomm inc.,[object Object],Image source: http://www.flickr.com/photos/crystalcampbell/,[object Object]](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/mesa-effective-presentations-by-ethnicomm2849/75/how-to-create-an-effective-presentation-15-2048.jpg?cb=1668134170)
![Content and visual support,[object Object],plan visuals so your words flow more naturally around them ,[object Object],© 2009 ethnicomm inc.,[object Object]](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/mesa-effective-presentations-by-ethnicomm2849/75/how-to-create-an-effective-presentation-16-2048.jpg?cb=1668134170)
![ethnic marketing in Toronto,[object Object],© 2009 ethnicomm inc.,[object Object]](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/mesa-effective-presentations-by-ethnicomm2849/75/how-to-create-an-effective-presentation-17-2048.jpg?cb=1668134170)
![Your slides,[object Object],few words,[object Object],brief < 7 lines,[object Object],exploit the impact of white space,[object Object],make each slide count,[object Object],double-check grammar, spelling and capitalization,[object Object],© 2009 ethnicomm inc.,[object Object]](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/mesa-effective-presentations-by-ethnicomm2849/75/how-to-create-an-effective-presentation-18-2048.jpg?cb=1668134170)
![Charts/Tables/Figures,[object Object],easy to see,[object Object], label important parts,[object Object], callouts or arrows for emphasis,[object Object],attract and focus your audience’s attention,[object Object],use,[object Object],colour,[object Object],© 2009 ethnicomm inc.,[object Object]](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/mesa-effective-presentations-by-ethnicomm2849/75/how-to-create-an-effective-presentation-19-2048.jpg?cb=1668134170)
![A picture is worth a thousand words...so use lots of them!,[object Object],Weather Forecast for Monday, November 2,[object Object],8 am – 7 pm,[object Object],© 2009 ethnicomm inc.,[object Object],Source: http://www.theweathernetwork.com,[object Object]](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/mesa-effective-presentations-by-ethnicomm2849/75/how-to-create-an-effective-presentation-20-2048.jpg?cb=1668134170)
![Which do you prefer?,[object Object],Weather Forecast for Monday, November 2,[object Object],8 am – 7 pm,[object Object],© 2009 ethnicomm inc.,[object Object],Source: http://www.theweathernetwork.com,[object Object]](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/mesa-effective-presentations-by-ethnicomm2849/75/how-to-create-an-effective-presentation-21-2048.jpg?cb=1668134170)
![If I am reading directly off of this slide, then my back is probably turned to you. You are probably way ahead of me because you can read faster than I can speak. And by now you are probably thinking “why am I sitting here reading this when I could be doing something more interesting” ,[object Object],So...instead of reading off of the slide, I’m better off looking at you, making eye contact, and ensuring that you are getting my message. You can read the slide and then think about what you just read, ask a question or continue listening.,[object Object],Do NOT read! Present!,[object Object],© 2009 ethnicomm inc.,[object Object]](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/mesa-effective-presentations-by-ethnicomm2849/75/how-to-create-an-effective-presentation-22-2048.jpg?cb=1668134170)
![The way audiences receive your message,[object Object],50% how it looks,[object Object],40% how it sounds,[object Object],10% what you say,[object Object],© 2009 ethnicomm inc.,[object Object],Source: 1000ventures.com,[object Object]](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/mesa-effective-presentations-by-ethnicomm2849/75/how-to-create-an-effective-presentation-23-2048.jpg?cb=1668134170)
![The audience can sense it,[object Object],© 2009 ethnicomm inc.,[object Object],Image source: http://www.flickr.com/photos/yummy1986/,[object Object],Image source: http://www.flickr.com/photos/yummy1986/,[object Object]](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/mesa-effective-presentations-by-ethnicomm2849/75/how-to-create-an-effective-presentation-24-2048.jpg?cb=1668134170)
![Body language,[object Object],Image source: http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickulas,[object Object],© 2009 ethnicomm inc.,[object Object]](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/mesa-effective-presentations-by-ethnicomm2849/75/how-to-create-an-effective-presentation-25-2048.jpg?cb=1668134170)
![Engage,[object Object],eye contact shows trustworthiness, confidence and involvement,[object Object],graceful/calm movement shows confidence and helps keep the audience’s attention,[object Object],© 2009 ethnicomm inc.,[object Object]](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/mesa-effective-presentations-by-ethnicomm2849/75/how-to-create-an-effective-presentation-26-2048.jpg?cb=1668134170)
![Capture their attention,[object Object],slowly sweep the room,[object Object],connect every few seconds or with each new sentence,[object Object],make eye contact to draw people in,[object Object],do NOT distract your audience,[object Object],© 2009 ethnicomm inc.,[object Object],Image source: propellor.com,[object Object]](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/mesa-effective-presentations-by-ethnicomm2849/75/how-to-create-an-effective-presentation-27-2048.jpg?cb=1668134170)
![Controlling your audience,[object Object],be aware of their mood,[object Object],ask questions,[object Object],make eye contact and pause...silence attracts attention,[object Object],reiterate key ideas, emphasize major points,[object Object],repetition is good...repetition is good...repetition is,[object Object],© 2009 ethnicomm inc.,[object Object]](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/mesa-effective-presentations-by-ethnicomm2849/75/how-to-create-an-effective-presentation-28-2048.jpg?cb=1668134170)
![Controlling the flow of your presentation,[object Object],Black,[object Object],White,[object Object],1-2-3-n,[object Object],© 2009 ethnicomm inc.,[object Object]](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/mesa-effective-presentations-by-ethnicomm2849/75/how-to-create-an-effective-presentation-29-2048.jpg?cb=1668134170)
![Keep it going right to the end!,[object Object],stay within the time limits – not too short and not too long,[object Object],have a strong conclusion – reemphasize the core of your message,[object Object],© 2009 ethnicomm inc.,[object Object],Image source: nikoda.com.au,[object Object]](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/mesa-effective-presentations-by-ethnicomm2849/75/how-to-create-an-effective-presentation-30-2048.jpg?cb=1668134170)
![Smooth finish - don’t end abruptly!,[object Object],In conclusion, I suggest…,[object Object],As a final point, I wish to state...,[object Object],As you can see...,[object Object],© 2009 ethnicomm inc.,[object Object],Image source: http://www.flickr.com/photos/offchurch-tam/,[object Object]](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/mesa-effective-presentations-by-ethnicomm2849/75/how-to-create-an-effective-presentation-31-2048.jpg?cb=1668134170)
![© 2009 ethnicomm inc.,[object Object]](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/mesa-effective-presentations-by-ethnicomm2849/75/how-to-create-an-effective-presentation-32-2048.jpg?cb=1668134170)
![Common presentation mistakes,[object Object],© 2009 ethnicomm inc.,[object Object]](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/mesa-effective-presentations-by-ethnicomm2849/75/how-to-create-an-effective-presentation-33-2048.jpg?cb=1668134170)
![Spelling, grammar, bullets, colours...,[object Object],I’m in a hurry so I didnt chuck for spelling an grammer. Microsoft has automatic spell and grammar check so it know when make error anyways.,[object Object],forgot to make sure my bullets are correctly spaced and aligned,[object Object],need some space between points,[object Object],but wow I can get a lot of points in one slide this way,[object Object],Doesn’t this look cool? Is it easy to read? Does it excite you and suggest that I know what I’m doing?,[object Object],I wanted to attract your attention so I’m playing with the alignment.,[object Object],Centre text with a bullet to really stand out,[object Object],what do you think?,[object Object],© 2009 ethnicomm inc.,[object Object]](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/mesa-effective-presentations-by-ethnicomm2849/75/how-to-create-an-effective-presentation-34-2048.jpg?cb=1668134170)
![Font style,[object Object],serif fonts like Times Roman are difficult to read on a screen,[object Object],especially when they are less than 24 point,[object Object],Verdana or other san serif fonts are easier on the eyes,[object Object],© 2009 ethnicomm inc.,[object Object]](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/mesa-effective-presentations-by-ethnicomm2849/75/how-to-create-an-effective-presentation-35-2048.jpg?cb=1668134170)
![Go BIGor go home!,[object Object],Just because it looksbig on your monitor doesn’t mean that someone at the end of the classroom or boardroom can read it!,[object Object],Font size,[object Object],© 2009 ethnicomm inc.,[object Object],Image source: http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/7/7e/LG_L194WT-SF_LCD_monitor.jpg,[object Object]](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/mesa-effective-presentations-by-ethnicomm2849/75/how-to-create-an-effective-presentation-36-2048.jpg?cb=1668134170)
![Importance of doing a final check,[object Object],not checking if the text is easy to read on various backgrounds,[object Object],using bullet points that are distracting,[object Object],[object Object]](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/mesa-effective-presentations-by-ethnicomm2849/75/how-to-create-an-effective-presentation-37-2048.jpg?cb=1668134170)
![bullet colour© 2009 ethnicomm inc.,[object Object]](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/mesa-effective-presentations-by-ethnicomm2849/75/how-to-create-an-effective-presentation-38-2048.jpg?cb=1668134170)
![Your performance must include vocals,[object Object],© 2009 ethnicomm inc.,[object Object]](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/mesa-effective-presentations-by-ethnicomm2849/75/how-to-create-an-effective-presentation-39-2048.jpg?cb=1668134170)
![Slide transitions, animations and sounds...,[object Object],this is NOT the time to get funky!,[object Object],© 2009 ethnicomm inc.,[object Object],Source: http://www.flickr.com/photos/chad_dunbar,[object Object]](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/mesa-effective-presentations-by-ethnicomm2849/75/how-to-create-an-effective-presentation-40-2048.jpg?cb=1668134170)
![ESPECIALLY sounds!,[object Object],© 2009 ethnicomm inc.,[object Object],Source: http://www.flickr.com/photos/chad_dunbar,[object Object]](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/mesa-effective-presentations-by-ethnicomm2849/75/how-to-create-an-effective-presentation-41-2048.jpg?cb=1668134170)
![Why should you not do this?,[object Object],Distracting,[object Object],Annoying,[object Object],Takes attention away from your message,[object Object],Might make you look like you are playing with a new toy and NOT serious about presenting,[object Object],© 2009 ethnicomm inc.,[object Object],Source: http://www.flickr.com/photos/chad_dunbar,[object Object]](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/mesa-effective-presentations-by-ethnicomm2849/75/how-to-create-an-effective-presentation-42-2048.jpg?cb=1668134170)
![When to use slide transitions and animations (not sounds).,[object Object],© 2009 ethnicomm inc.,[object Object]](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/mesa-effective-presentations-by-ethnicomm2849/75/how-to-create-an-effective-presentation-43-2048.jpg?cb=1668134170)
![Professionalism,[object Object],respect the audience by being prepared,[object Object],never block the screen or look back,[object Object],don’t hide behind the podium,[object Object],© 2009 ethnicomm inc.,[object Object],Image source: http://www.flickr.com/photos/sookie/,[object Object]](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/mesa-effective-presentations-by-ethnicomm2849/75/how-to-create-an-effective-presentation-44-2048.jpg?cb=1668134170)
![A team from the beginning to the end,[object Object],© 2009 ethnicomm inc.,[object Object]](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/mesa-effective-presentations-by-ethnicomm2849/75/how-to-create-an-effective-presentation-45-2048.jpg?cb=1668134170)
![HUG,[object Object],Harmonious in style, colour and design,[object Object],Understandable at a glance,[object Object],Graphically rich,[object Object],© 2009 ethnicomm inc.,[object Object]](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/mesa-effective-presentations-by-ethnicomm2849/75/how-to-create-an-effective-presentation-46-2048.jpg?cb=1668134170)
![KISS,[object Object],© 2009 ethnicomm inc.,[object Object]](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/mesa-effective-presentations-by-ethnicomm2849/75/how-to-create-an-effective-presentation-47-2048.jpg?cb=1668134170)
![Your recommendations have to have impact and be actionable,[object Object],“lean and mean” – just the essentials,[object Object],appropriate visuals,[object Object],smooth transitions,[object Object],comment on the material,[object Object],repeat your major points ,[object Object],help the audience understand your message,[object Object],© 2009 ethnicomm inc.,[object Object]](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/mesa-effective-presentations-by-ethnicomm2849/75/how-to-create-an-effective-presentation-48-2048.jpg?cb=1668134170)
![YOU are presenting,[object Object],© 2009 ethnicomm inc.,[object Object]](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/mesa-effective-presentations-by-ethnicomm2849/75/how-to-create-an-effective-presentation-49-2048.jpg?cb=1668134170)
How to create an effective presentation
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Presentation to 60+ UofT Management & Economics Students' Association members to help them prepare for an upcoming Invest Toronto case challenge.
Presentation to 60+ UofT Management & Economics Students' Association members to help them prepare for an upcoming Invest Toronto case challenge.
