3. An activity in which someone shows , describe or
explains something to a group of people or
A presentation is a means of communication which can
be adapted to various speaking situations, such as
talking to a group, addressing a meeting or briefing a
team. To be effective, step-by-step preparation and the
method and means of presenting the information should
be carefully considered.
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4. Introduction
One area that can be a challenge for many people is
delivering a presentation This can be especially problematic
when the situation really matters. Think about pressure
situations where you might be required to present. For
example. presenting to:
The Chief Executive or senior management team in your
organization.
A critical client meeting. presenting to win an important
contract.
To a hostile and anxious group of employees. perhaps
worried about their jobs.
At an interview for a job you really want.
Whatever the context, the purpose of presentations is to
send and receive information. but to do it in a way that
makes people WANT to hear what you say.
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5. Importance of Presenting
1) Know Your Audience.
2) Plan your Presentation.
3) Make it Interesting
4) Dress the Part
5) Show you Care
6) Be Organized
7) Discuss the “Elephant in the Room”
8) Get a Grip on your Nerves
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6. Getting your Message Across
Getting your message across is more than just saying
the right things. but that would be a useful start. Think
about the last time you delivered a presentation.
Reflect on what went well. and what didn't go so well.
The start-point for getting your message across is to
consider these critical questions Firstly. what is the
purpose of your presentation? When you've answered
that, try being more specific by asking; What do you
hope to achieve?
• Are you trying to influence?
• Are you delivering a strategy?
• Are you trying to sell an idea?
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7. Techniques of Delivery
•Use appropriate language
•Be suitable paced
•Use visual aids
•Use of sub summaries
•Be verbally fluent
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8. Beginnings and Endings
The most important moments of your
presentation are the first and the last ones.
Everything else may be forgotten, if it starts or
ends badly.
Usually the best attention getting beginnings
come out of real life experiences that are funny
or insightful.
Endings are remembered better than
beginnings. and have a bigger impact on
customers.
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9. The 60 seconds test
One way to start outlining your presentation is to ask
yourself some initial questions. Starting with the 60
seconds test:
If you only had 60 seconds to get your messages
across, what would the headlines be?
What is the title of the presentation? - the title may give
you a steer or a theme.
What do you want people to be able to do at the end of
the presentation? What result do you want to achieve?
What is the purpose of the presentation - to sell, to
influence, to persuade. to report back?
What information could you provide in another way?
Curiosity-raising questions. handing out information in a
fact sheet at the end.
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10. The 60 seconds test will give you some initial
thoughts for your presentation ,but for really effective
presentations, you need a process. Use this four-
stage checklist to help you develop and deliver an
effective presentation.
Describe the audience
Define the purpose of the presentation
Try the 60 second test
Establish a positive mind-set
Opening- glob attention
Illustrate key points and use visuals
Presenting Check List
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13. Conclusion
There are various ways of concluding a presentation including
changing the pace, using a new visual aid, summarizing your
main points, drawing the conclusion and its importance, making
recommendations, asking for questions, getting feedback, asking
for or recommending particular actions, getting some sort of
commitment from the group to the advocated course of action, or
ending by thanking the group for their time and attention.
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