art of presentations for effective communications
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Effective Organization for Improved Understanding
How organized? Outline - tell them what you are going to tell
them Content - tell them Summary - tell them what you told them
What? Important points followed by supporting
elements Use corner turner Be cautious with repetition Close with re-capitulation
Well Designed Construction for Improved
Viewing One message per slide
Use titles for message - hard sell impression Use headings and sub-headings only Simplicity and readability
Use common terminology (e.g., legibility vs readability)
Use one or two symbols and line codes Use color codes carefully (don’t abuse) Use pictures; no long sentences
Horizontal format
Have You Made These Slides Before? HKBU is a public-funded tertiary institution with a Christian
education heritage. Founded in 1956, it is the second-oldest institution of higher learning in Hong Kong. At the University, we seek to create an educational experience that is holistic in nature, and are committed to nurturing students to become well rounded in their intellectual, professional, physical and moral development. This educational philosophy is the basis of HKBU's long-cherished aim of 'whole-person education'. We also place great emphasis on research, for it is our belief that the creation of knowledge through research is a mission of paramount importance to the University. Faculty members actively conducting research on a regular basis also set an example to their students, and help them develop into seekers of truth and knowledge with life-long learning skills. To achieve these goals, the University has provided a social and physical environment that facilitates personal growth and fosters reflection, life-long learning, professional competence and self-confidence. I hope the University web-site will provide you with useful information about HKBU, and I look forward to welcoming you to our university.
Never do it again!!!
Or please kill me first!
Be Prepared for System Demonstration
Know what you want to demonstrate Full picture versus detailed views of features Available time versus details
Know how you want to demonstrate Appropriate test cases Appropriate details in test cases
Include important features only Critical success factors Forget about time consuming minor features
Good Presentation Improves Audience Attentiveness
Preparation right before presentation Screen in the dark; audiences have light
Introduce yourself Face audiences Stand to one side of screen Point to feature in discussion on
screen Do not point to the computer display Appropriate handling of (laser) pointer
Some Presentation Skills
Non-Verbal Presentation Skills Eye Contact (scan every one) Gestures/Facial Expressions (show passion) Stage Craft/Platform Skills (catch attention)
Verbal Presentation Skills Volume Rate of Delivery (Do not ramble, move on) Word Pronunciation Vocal Quality/Tone
Don’t Kill People With Presentation
DON’T READ slide but explain DON’T OVERRUNDON’T OVERESTIMATE audience
DON’T SPEAK with NO reference to slide.
CONFIDENCESKILLS
PRACTICE
PARTICIPATION
EFFECTIVE PRESENTATION
Effective Presentation - Basic Concept
How About Group Project PresentationTime control AGAIN!Two commonly observed activities of the group mates when a group member is doing presentation (guess what?) CHATTING!!! (if finished) PRACTISING SCRIPTS!!! (if not)Never do it again!!!
4. Summary Organization
Introduction, Body, Summary Important/Essential points first followed by support
Construction Simple, clear, legible/readable Pictorial - minimize word charts Essential information on chart
Presentation Be prepared Explain and amplify Don’t block view Be prompt, don’t rush, don’t ramble Be dynamic and confident