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Presentationskills
This document provides information on how to give an effective presentation. It discusses preparing a presentation by organizing material, writing the presentation, deciding on visual aids, and managing nerves. An effective presentation structure includes an opening (2-3 minutes), middle section (20-21 minutes), and closing (2-3 minutes), with 5 minutes for questions. Common presentation problems include podium panic, making eye contact, negative body language, and voice issues. The document provides tips on how to address these problems, such as practicing eye contact and avoiding distracting body movements.
Presentationskills
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- 3. What is aPresentation? A presentation is a means of communication which can be adapted to various speaking situations, such as talking to a group, addressing a meeting or briefing a team.To be effective, step-by-step preparation and the method and means of presenting the information should be carefully considered.
- 4. Preparing a Presentation •Organizing the Material • WritingYour Presentation • Deciding the Presentation Method • Working withVisual Aids • Managing the Event • Coping with Presentation Nerves • Dealing with Questions
- 5. Structuring the presentation 2to 2.5 minutes--- opening/beginning 20 to 21 minutes--- middle section 2 to 3 minutes --- closing/end 5 mins --- questions
- 7. PROBLEMS OF PRESENTAION •Podium Panic • Eye Contact • Body Language • Voice
- 8. Podium Panic For somepeople, the thought of giving a presentation is more frightening than falling off a cliff, financial difficulties, snakes and even death.
- 9. Eye Contact • Neverlet them out of your sight. • Looking them in the eye makes them feel that they are influencing what you say. • Eye contact allows the presentation to approximate conversation—the audience feels much more involved.
- 10. How to MakeEye Contact While Giving an Oral Presentation • Prepare your presentation. • Make note of important points • When you are speaking to people, look them in the eye. • Give your entire presentation to yourself, in the mirror • Go for it!
- 11. Body Language • Leanon or grip the podium • Rock or sway in place • Stand immobile • Use a single gesture repeatedly • Examine or bite your fingernails • Cross your arms in front of your chest • Use obviously practiced or stilted gestures • Lean into the microphone • Shuffle your notes unnecessarily • Tighten your tie or otherwise play with your clothing • Crack your knuckles • Jangle change or key in your pocket • Click or tap your pen, pencil or pointer • Chew gum or eat candy NO-NO’s
- 12. Voice • Pronunciation • Vocalizedpauses • Overuse of stock expressions • Substandard grammar • Rate of speech • Volume • Pitch or tone • Emphasis
- 13. Handling Problems duringa Presentation • Visual-aid problems • Distracting noises • You make a mistake
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