Outline

Effective Presentation Skills

Types of Presentation

Methods of Delivery

Before Presentation

Writing Presentation

Question and Answer Session

Effective Presentation Skills

Organization Communication

Empathy Humour

Body language

Organization

IntroductionBody

Conclusion

EmpathyBeing sensitive

Knowing their interestsAvoid sensitive issueLeave out unsuitable

language

Body Language

PostureEye contact

Facial expressionGesture

Communication

Loud voice Speak clearly

IntonationWord/sentence stress

pauses

Humour

Tell stories Or

Jokes

Types of Presentation

Formal Semi-formal

Informal

Formal

Speaker speaks audience listens

Provide informationQ & A session

Semi -formal

Audience participation/involvement

Provide trainingAudience get

handouts/worksheets

Informal (Discussion)

Presenter stands or sits

Dialogue/questions

Solve problems/get ideas

Methods of Delivering

Manuscript Impromptu

memorisation Extemporaneous

Manuscript

Speaking from the text

Sound unnatural and stiff

Memorisation

Memorise the whole speechMay have long pauses or

distraction

ImpromptuShort speech

Very little preparationSpeak from notes

NaturalStrong eye contact

Audience engagement

ExtemporaneousThree combination

Careful prepared speechUse outline to rehearse speech

Highlight key pointsConversational tone

Speaker & audience interaction

Before presentation Preparation

objectives

audience

Purpose

Preparation needed

Choose topicDo research

practise

Who the audience areAge/sizeGender

Education levelInterests/expectations

Prior knowledge

Purpose

Inform/instruct/educateMotivate

Sellinspire

EntertainPersuade….

Objective

What you want audience to know

What you want audience to do

Planning

SimpleClear objectivesEstablish format

Organize structureLanguage (formal/informal)

Visual aids

Writing the Presentation

Outline pointsSimple words and sentences

IntroductionBody/main points

Conclusion

Question & Answer Session

Questioning Responding

Questioning (audience)Interruption

Ask questions after speech

Ask individually

Responding (speaker)

Eye contact and answer politely

Listen and restate questionBe honest if you can’t answer