Tools to a Successful Presentation for Managers

1. Steps to a Successful
Presentation
By
Dr. Aikyna Finch

2. ∗ Introduction
∗ Steps and speeches
∗ Conclusions
∗ Questions
Agenda

3. PLAN

4. ∗ Failing to plan equals planning to fail
∗ Do your Research
∗ Know your Location and Equipment
Planning

5. PREPARE

6. ∗ Know your Audience
∗ Know your Aim
∗ Know your Objective
Focus

7. POLISH

8. ∗ Have a outline to follow (Introduction, Body,
Conclusion)
∗ Group like information together
∗ Know the flow
Structure your content

9. ∗ PowerPoint
∗ AV equipment
∗ Computer and Tablet
Use visual aids in a presentation

10. PRACTICE

11. ∗ Rehearse over and over
∗ Know your style and comfort level
∗ Know your timing to work with your visual aids
Rehearse

12. PRESENT

13. ∗ Know your relaxation technique
∗ Imagine your success, not your failure
Deal with nerves

14. ∗ Make sure you connect with the audience
∗ No fillers (um, uh, you know), just pause
∗ Use gestures sparingly
Work on your vocal and non-verbal
communication

15. ∗ Leave enough time for questions
∗ Pre-prepare answers for FAQs
∗ Be honest if you don’t know the answer
Q&A

16. ∗ Get feedback about the presentation
∗ Make a plan to work on the things you could do
better
Review

17. PRESENTATIONS

18. ∗ Be prepared, always plan and research
∗ Stay on topic and know the audience
∗ Filler your nerves and go with the flow
∗ Start powerful and end memorable
∗ Remember Plan, Prepare, Polish, Practice and Present
Conclusion

19. Any Questions