2. A.Pre-presentation Planning
Developing a presentation-What is my topic?What is the purpose?
Knowing your audience-large/small,Amateurs/Experts,Status of
members,cultural makeup of the group etc.
How will I deliver?What does my audience want to know from
me?-WIIFM
Identifying your presentation style-
Large group,big room would need a formal manner of
speaking,slides would have to be simple(speaker centred style)
Focused group,more detailed slides,supported by graphs and
charts,style will have to be adapted to the specific requirements of
the group.
Small group,more interactive style,audience centred.
3. Three presentation styles
Cool Zone Speaker-structured presentation,facts presented in an
orderly manner,pitch,volume and tone are under control,speaker is
focused,clear reasoning,precise arguments.
Hot zone Speaker-loud voice,rhetorical style,dramatic body
movements,shifting postures,darting eyes.Political leaders belong to
this category.Liked by some, not by others.
Dull Zone speaker-makes presentation a boring experience,lack of
pitch variation,uncompromising body language,incompatibility with
the audience,nervous body language,tremors in the voice,poor eye
contact make the presentation a dull experience for the audience.
4. B.Preparation and Practice
Presentation Structure
1 Adopt different styles for different groups
narrative style for a small group interspersed with anecdotes,a bit of humor
Deductive approach for a small,knowledgeable group.
Descriptive style for larger groups.
2. Devote
10% of time to introduction
20% for introducing the main theme
60% developing the main theme
10% to conclusion.
3. Using Slides
Minimum required text.
Be precise.
No long sentences
Use simple visuals
5. C.Delivering the Presentation
1.The Introduction-ask a question,narrate a relevant
anecdote,show a powerful visual for impact.
2.Body Language
Stand straight,hold your head high,keep your shoulders
straight.
Distribute the weight of the body on both the legs.
Use open palm gestures while communicating.
Do not put your face down
Avoid awkward gestures.
Talk in a well controlled pitch,voice and tone.
Maintain eye-contact
6. C.Delivering the presentation
4. Qualities of a successful presenter.
Self control-not feeling nervous
Poise-in good command of body language
Awareness of people,time and place-full knowledge of audience
Tact-ability to blend with the audience and the matter
Decisiveness-being clear about the matter
Persuasiveness-ability to make he audience see your point of view.
Enthusiasm-never losing the sight of the objective of the presentation
and keeping up the spirit of presentation
Honesty-not faking knowledge
Flexibility-not being rigid if there is a different point of interpretation
7. C.Delivering the Presentation
5. Bringing The Presentation To A Close
Clear Distinction Between Introduction,the
Middle and the Conclusion.
Quick Recap of the Points That Have Been
Developed.
For Better Impact Pack the Conclusion With an
Anecdote or an Analogy
Thank the Audience for Listening.
8. D.Handling questions- ‘thinking on feet
skill’
Encourage the audience to ask questions
Listen to the questions well.
Compliment a good question
Unnecessary questions should be edited and clubbed with
the previous answers
Encourage everybody to ask questions.
A sincere attempt at answering questions is always
appreciated by the audience.
