The document provides tips for giving successful presentations that engage and inform audiences. It emphasizes that presentations should utilize entertaining, educational, and engaging techniques through two-way communication. Further, it is important for the presenter to create a comfortable environment that encourages audience participation and relationship building. Some key factors that can deter audiences include previous boring experiences, distractions from devices, and busy schedules. The document outlines best practices such as making a strong first impression, knowing the audience and topic, being prepared with backup plans, using concise and visually appealing slide content and layouts, and providing a concluding summary.
2. Successful presentations sell an idea through the utilization of entertaining,
educational, and engaging techniques. They should never be based on one-
way communication methods. How you present it is equally important as the
content. The presenter needs to create a comfortable free rein environment
that encourages engagement and socializing. The goal of any presentation is
to inform, persuade, request action, and build relationships.
3. Factors that deter your audience
from the presentation
Preconceived notions because of previous
experiences with boring presentations
Laptops
Smart Phones
Preoccupied minds due to busy and packed
work agendas
4. Make a Powerful first Impression
You only get one chance to make a good first
impression, which will then determine the vibe you
will receive for the rest of the presentation.
As your audience begin to walk into the
room always be courteous and introduce
yourself.
Always ensure to provide your
audience with a comfortable
environment.
5. Know Your Topic
You are the presentation Be comfortable &confident
The presentation should have a
natural flow that enables you to
easily adjust to unexpected
questions or events.
Walk around the room as you
are presenting and avoid
fidgeting with objects you may
have in your hand. Your
confidence is reflected through
the attentiveness of your
audience.
6. Educate yourself on who your audience is and what
background they come from. Some examples of how
you may educate yourself would be by better
understanding the professional and educational levels
of your audience and by knowing the reason behind
why they are attending. This will help you adjust your
style to better approach your audience in order to
determine what best fits them.
Show up early and set up your equipment to ensure that everything is
working; and always have a back up plan just incase something goes awry.
There is nothing worse than starting your presentation then realizing that
something like the computer, projector or microphone is not working. If an
obstacle arises that prevents you from completing your presentation it will
instantly be reflected on your audience who will feel that their time has
been wasted.
Be Prepared
7. Slide Layout
Each slide in your presentation should
briefly cover the content you wish to
portray, which allows it to be easily read
and understood by your audience. Make
sure to avoid grammar and spelling
mistakes, fancy fonts, or writing in all
caps. Use colors that are easy on the eyes,
and keep the color scheme consistent
throughout the presentation.
8. Digital Effects
Text only slides are boring, therefore using photos, charts and graphics will keep
your audience interested. Just ensure that they are relevant to the topic, and
avoid overusing them in order to avoid confusing your audience.
9. Be Concise
Avoid overloading on information. Get to
the point and limit the slides to include the
important facts that you want your
audience to grasp.
10. Conclusion
Provide your audience with a quality
presentation. Your main purpose should be
that they enjoy, retain, and learn the
information presented. If you enjoy and
believe in what you are presenting then
your audience will pick up on it and will
follow the same path.
