This document provides guidance on how to give successful project management presentations. It emphasizes that presentations allow you to influence an audience and provide information in a compelling way. To be successful, you should practice your presentation, speak clearly within the allotted time, use any visual aids properly, and be punctual. The document also recommends having a clear structure for your presentation with an introduction, main body covering your key points, and conclusion. It advises considering what questions may be asked and how to answer them. Overall, the key is to practice your delivery and structure your content effectively.

1. PROJECT MANAGEMENT PRESENTATIONS Week 7 Propedeuse ICM 2010-2011 School of Communication & Media - INHOLLAND

2. Presentations Why? Provide information ‘ Captive audience’ (opportunity to highlight certain issues) Get the audience on your side Can be more convincing than written report

3. Presentations Contents of the Presentation What are the objectives? (e.g. to motivate, persuade, train or sell something?) What is the topic? What do you want to highlight? How much time do you have? How will you present the information? What questions will you be asked at the end of your presentation?

4. Presentations One word of advice…. Practice! Practice! Practice!

5. Presentations One word of advice…. Practice: Speaking WITHIN the time limit Using any aids ESPECIALLY electronic equipment AND BE ON TIME!

6. Presentations What goes into a successful presentation? Verbal: Speak clearly and loudly enough Speak at a good tempo (not too fast) Use good grammar Stay within the time limit Use humour when appropriate

7. Presentations What goes into a successful presentation? Non-verbals: Be on time Be aware of your posture & body language Use eye contact Think positively Try to look confident, ESPECIALLY if you are not feeling confident!

8. Presentations Structure of the Presentation Introduction Main Body Conclusion

9. Presentations Structure of the ‘The Project Manager’ Presentation Introduce yourself Briefly outline the plan (state the main points) Prepare yourself for questions - consider what questions you may be asked - decide how you will answer these questions

10. Presentations Structure of the ‘The Project Manager’ Presentation Introduce yourself Briefly outline the plan (state the main points) Prepare yourself for questions - consider what questions you may be asked - decide how you will answer these questions

11. Presentations Structure of the Presentation Main Body Choose a structure: Cause and effect Chronological order of events Question & Answer Proposition, discussion, conclusion Discuss your topic according to the chosen structure: Introduce each sub-topic Brief summary after each sub-topic

12. Presentations Structure of the Presentation Conclusion Summarise the main points State your conclusions and repeat them End on a ‘catchy note’ Answer questions