presentation skills naveed ahmad. while hard work and good ideas are essential to success, your...
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Presentation Skills
NAVEED AHMAD
While hard work and good ideas are essential to success, your ability to express those ideas and get others to join you is just as important. Much of this verbal expression will be one on one or in small groups, but periodically you will be involved in more formal and public speaking in front of larger numbers. If this thought makes you nervous, you are not alone. while hard work and good ideas are essential to success, your ability to express those ideas and get others to join you is just as important.
Much of this verbal expression will be one on one or in small groups, but periodically you will be involved in more formal and public speaking in front of larger numbers. If this thought makes you nervous, you are not alone. Many speakers lack the skills and confidence to make effective presentations. We have all been victims of speakers who put us to sleep. Despite knowing how ineffective many speakers are, many of us have found that, despite the best intentions, we haven’t fared much better. We knew the topic and the ideas were written down, but the presentation still didn’t go well. Was it the way you delivered the presentation? Was it because the audience didn’t seem interested?
“The biggest problem with communication is the illusion that it has been accomplished.”
-George Bernard Shaw
Objectives of Presentation
To PURSUADE Your Audience
To INFORM or EXPLAIN
Clarification of Doubts
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Preparation/ Planning is the first step on the ladder to success
Aspects in the development of a good presentation Subject Centered (Material) Audience Centered (Audience) Self Centered (Self)
“I want (who) to (what) (where, when and how)because (why)”
Presentation Skills HelpersWho is your audience? (bias)What do you want to present (content)?Why do you want to present (purpose)?Where will you be presenting (place)?How do you want to present (words to
be used or not, slides to be used, audios , videos)
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Preparation: Audience Analysis
What is the audience interested in What does the audience want What does the audience already know and
needs to know What are their needs, expectations from this
presentation How will the audience benefit from this
presentation
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Structure the content in line with the audience’s needs
What do you want to tell the audience? What is your objective? Prepare keeping in mind the time allotted Anticipate the questions and prepare Collect material from a variety of sources Arrange points logically and sequentially Prepare handouts as well
Presentation Skills Structuring the presentation2 to 2.5 mins--- opening/beginning20 to 21 mins--- middle section2 to 3 mins --- closing/end5 mins --- questions
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The Begining Should be carefully designed Get attention - shock, humour, question, story, facts &
figures - well rehearsed yet natural Motivate audience to listen - listen to their needs
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Preparation – Structure Sequence should be logical &
understandable Interim summaries- Recaps Value of visual aids-flip charts, handouts etc. Use the 4 Ps Position Possibilities Problem Proposals
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Prepare Closing Last 2 to 2.5 minutes are as critical as
the first five minutes for a successful presentation
Summarize- highlight important points Suggest action- what to do and when,
where and how to do it
BARRIERS TO EFFECTIVE PRESENTATION
BARRIERS TO EFFECTIVE PRESENTATION
Podium Panic
For some people, the thought of giving a presentation is more frightening than falling off a cliff, financial difficulties, snakes and even death.
BARRIERS TO EFFECTIVE PRESENTATION
Dealing with Podium Panic Dress, what you are comfortable in Nervousness is usually invisible Be yourself (Natural) Practice deep breathing/ visualization
techniques Begin in your comfort zone
BARRIERS TO EFFECTIVE PRESENTATION
Check out the room in advance Concentrate on the message Begin with a slow, well prepared intro;
have a confident and clear conclusion Be prepared and practice
Eye Contact
Never let 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.
BARRIERS TO EFFECTIVE PRESENTATION
Body Language
NO-NO’s•Lean on or grip the podium•Rock or sway in place•Stand immobile•Use a single gesture repeatedly•Examine or bite your fingernails
BARRIERS TO EFFECTIVE PRESENTATION
Body Language
NO-NO’s•Cross your arms in front of your chest•Use obviously practiced or stilted gestures•Chew gum or eat candy•Click or tap your pen, pencil or pointer
BARRIERS TO EFFECTIVE PRESENTATION
Body Language
NO-NO’s•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
Voice
Speaking too fast Using Jargon Pronunciation Vocalized pauses Complicated /
ambiguous language Substandard
grammar
Voice Variability
Rate of speech
Volume Pitch or tone Emphasis
Define What Action
What action do you want the audience to take?
Define it in terms of the audience.
What will they feel, believe, and do after hearing your talk?
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So to conclude :
Always prepare Channelize you fear Interact with your audience
DONOT READ…! RATHER PRESENT
Thank you