This document discusses effective communication and presentation. It defines communication and notes that it is effective when the desired response is received from the receiver. It then discusses elements of communication and effective presentation, including personal appearance, surroundings, postures, facial expressions, voice pitch, eye contact, presentation tools, speaker position, and avoiding obstructions. It stresses the importance of not losing the audience's attention and provides tips for decreasing stage fright such as knowing the subject well, rehearsing, arriving early, checking presentation tools, breathing slowly, moving during the speech, and approaching with enthusiasm. It also notes the importance of arriving early to check visual aids and the environment.

1. Effective Communication & Presentation Facilitator Khurram Hidayatallah

2. DefinitionCommunication is a process of transmitting and receiving verbal and non verbal messages that produces a response, it is effective when desired reaction or response from the receiver.

3. Elements of Communication

4. Effective Presentation

5. Effective PresentationPersonal AppearanceClothingJewelryHairstyleCosmeticsFinger nailsNeatnessStature

6. Effective PresentationSurroundingRoom SizeLocationVisual aidsWall decorationLighteningWindowsTemperature Control Floor – carpeted or bare

7. Effective Presentation Undesirable attitudes & postures for speaker

8. Effective Presentation Implication of PosturesClosed Aggressive Open Submissive

9. Effective Presentation Facial ExpressionsEnthusiasm Confused Angry

10. Effective PresentationThe Voice Pitch can beHighModerateLow

11. Eye Contact with AudienceEffective Presentation

12. Effective PresentationPresenter tools

13. Effective PresentationSpeaker Position

14. Effective PresentationObstruction

15. Effective PresentationFonts- background- color patterns

16. Effective Presentationfonts- background- color patterns

17. Effective Presentation

18. Effective Presentation Do not loose attention

19. Effective PresentationStage Fright

20. Effective PresentationChecklist for Decreasing Stage FrightKnow your subject well.Rehearse your talk several times (on venue if possible)Arrive early at the venueRequest in advance for all the presentation tool (lectern, chart etc)Precheck the tools to avoid any delays- Extension cord, screen. Breathe deeply and slowly before speaking.Move during the speech- movement hold audience attention. Approach lectern with Enthusiasm

21. Effective Presentation Come Early to the venue in order to check Visual Aids, Cleanliness, environment and get ready before the audience arrive.

22. Effective PresentationVisual aid equipment