How To Make An "Effective" Presentation
How To Make An "Effective" Presentation
How To Make An "Effective" Presentation
AN “EFFECTIVE”
PRESENTATION
Successful people don't do
great things, they only do
small things in a great way
Art of Presentation
• Is like selling
• Supportive function
• Pre Presentation
• On Stage
• Post-Presentation
PRE-PRESENTATION
Getting Started
• Use of Computer/Laptop, LCD Projector, OHP,
Black/White Board.
• Slide Preparation
Subject Knowledge
• Prepare the presentation matter from a text book,
internet or other sources
• Search for examples
• Read and re-read the matter
• Take down notes in a legible handwriting or type
it
• Quote source of data in the slide wherever
necessary
Slide Preparation
Focus on:
• Number of Slides
• Time
• Content in the slide (Not to be overcrowded)
• Of the slide layout
• Colour Scheme
• Font Type
• Font Size
• Effects (Sound, Transition etc.) {distraction}
• Text & Pictures {distraction}
Before getting on to stage
• Preparation of Script (Individual- Group)
• Rehearse (Time Factor & Modifications)
• Check spellings & grammar
• Back-up of slides
• Attire
• Frame of Mind
• Seriousness (Desktop Pictures……)
• Arrangement of Equipments
• Punctuality
ON STAGE
Confidence without humility is arrogance.
Humility is the foundation of all virtues. It
is a sign of greatness. Sincere humility
attracts but false humility detracts.
Key Areas
Presentation Skills
• Impressiveness of Persona
• Positive & Outgoing Body Language
• Positive & Strong eye-contact
• Proper sartorial sense
• Total professionalism in approach
• No-nonsense attitude
• Absence of disturbing habits (chewing gum, supari etc.)
• Capability to frame ideas and thoughts immediately
• Truthfulness reflected on face (no beating around the bush)
POST PRESENTATION
• Query Handling
• Winding Up
SHARPEN YOUR AXE
Jo John, a woodcutter, worked for a company for five years but never got a
raise. The company hired Bill and within a year he got a raise. This caused
resentment in John and he went to his boss to talk about it. The boss said,
"You are still cutting the same number of trees you were cutting five years
ago. We are a result-oriented company and would be happy to give you a
raise if your productivity goes up." John went back, started hitting harder and
putting in longer hours but he still wasn't able to cut more trees. He went
back to his boss and told him his dilemma. The boss told John to go talk to
Bill. "Maybe there is something Bill knows that you and l don't." John asked
Bill how he managed to cut more trees. Bill answered, "After every tree l cut,
l take a break for two minutes and sharpen my axe. When was the last time
you sharpened your axe?" This question hit home like a bullet and John got
his answer.