What is a purpose for a presentation
To inform
To sell
To entertain
What is your audience
Friendly
Neutral
Hostile
Uninterested
3 As for presentation
Analyze
Anticipate
Adapt
The the audience ___, ____, then tell them _____
What you’re going to say
Say it
What you’ve said
Opening
Capture attention
Establish credibility
Preview main points
Body
Cause-defect
Classification
Comparison/contrast
Factors
General to specific / specific to general
Importance
Place
Problem/solution
Quantity
Time
Conclusion
Summarize main themes
Include memorable takeaway
Indicate presentation is over
Non verbal language
Eye contact
Facial expression
Posture/gestures
Paralanguage
Imagery
Analogies
Metaphors
Similes
Personal anecdotes
Personalized statistics
Worst/best case scenarios
Examples
Verbal sign posts
Previewing
Switching directions
Summarizing
Transitional expressions
Delivery methods
Selective memorization
Cue cards
Rehearse
Delivery techniques before
Prepare thoroughly
Rehearse repeatedly
Time yourself
Request a lectern if needed
Check the room
Greet members of the audience
Practice stress reduction
Delivery techniques during
Begin with a pause
Memorize first sentences
Maintain eye contact
Control voice and vocabulary
Slow down
Move naturally
Use visual aids
Avoid disgressions
Summarize main points
Delivery techniques after
Distribute handouts
Encourage questions
Repeat questions
Reinforce main points
Maintain control
Avoid, “yes,but…”
Be sincere: admit if you don’t know
End with summary and appreciation