The document provides a comprehensive overview of presentation skills, emphasizing that effective presenters are trained rather than born. It discusses the importance of preparation, audience understanding, and planning, along with key components of a successful presentation such as structure, delivery tips, and engaging the audience. Ultimately, effective presentations require rehearsing, knowledge of the venue, and thoughtful organization to ensure clarity and impact.

1. Presentation Skills
PPT Designed By:
Mohammedi Limdiwala

2. Great speakers aren't born,
they are trained.
Presenting is a Skill… Developed
through training and experience
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3. Contents
 Introduction
 Why give a presentation?
 Planning the presentation
 Presentation Sequence
 Tips for good presentation
 Conclusion
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4. Introduction
 Ideas, concepts or issues talked about or spoken to a
group or audience
 Skills required to give a good presentation can be
developed.
 Public speaking is one of the most feared things, “I could
make such a fool of myself”.
 The first skill of presentation is –Preparation,
preparation & preparation.
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5. Why give a presentation?
 The main purpose of presentation is to:
 Inform
 Inspire
 Instruct
 Entertain
 Persuade
 Educate
 Motivate
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6. Planning a presentation
 Determine he purpose
 What do you want to accomplish?
 Know your audience
 Success depends on your ability to reach your audience
 Size
 Demographics
 Knowledge level
 Motivation
 Why are they attending?
 What do THEY expect?
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7. Planning a presentation
 Plan Space
 Number of attendees and seats
 Seating arrangement
 Lighting, and lighting controls
 Audio/Visual equipment
 Distracters
 What Day and Time?
 Morning
 Afternoon
 Evening
 Work day versus weekend
 Any day!
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8. Planning a presentation
 Organization
 Determine main points (1-5)
 Evidence
 Transitions
 Prepare outline
 Prepare a Storyboard
 Last but not the least – rehearsal, rehearsal & rehearsal…
 In the actual room if possible
 Work to a script and time your presentation
 Practice Q & A
 Check equipment – load your slides in advance
 Make contingency plans
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9. Presentation Sequence
 There are few major steps related to presentation
sequence as follows:
 Getting Started
 Opening and completing the opening
 Main points
 Conclusion
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10. Presentation Sequence
Getting Started
 Give yourself a starting date.
 Do a little everyday and soon it will
be finished.
 Before giving any presentation, build a report or
make notes of what to speak.
 People listen to people they like.
 Good first impression
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11. Presentation Sequence
Opening the presentation
 Introduce yourself
 Get attention, build more rapport, introduce topic
by making audience think on the topic.
 Get audience response
 Clearly define topic
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12. Presentation Sequence
Main Points
 Make point-transition
 Give supporting evidence
 Give Examples
 Attention to, and focus on, audience…
are they listening?
 Give visual aids
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13. Presentation Sequence
Conclusion
 Inform audience that you’re about to close
 Summarize main points
 Feedback & questions from audience
 Answer questions
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14. Tips for Good Presentation
 Eye contact
 Be Entertaining
 10-20-30 Rule for slideshow – which means one
should not exceed 10 slides, 20 minutes and 30 point font
 Slow down – Give appropriate pauses.
 15 words summary
 Don’t just read
 Get Feedback
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15. Tips for Good Presentation
 Project your voice
 Speeches are about stories
 Don’t plan gestures
 Appreciate queries
 Inhale and Exhale
 Reach venue before time
 Overcome fear
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16. Tips for Good Presentation
 Speak aloud or use public addressing system
 Apologize where required
 Have fun
 Consider yourself as audience
 Give Visual Effects
 Use proper color for slides.
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17. Conclusion
 A presentation can be done only by preparing in
advanced, rehearsal, experience.
 Various points must be taken care of before presenting
like about the audience, venue and time, etc.
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18. Thank you
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