High impact presentations
How to prepare for a presentation
Analyse
analyse the audience
select the topic
determine the objective of the presentation
collect information
Structure
reduce information to key elements
determine the message
build a structure
Illustrate
determine the tools for visual aid
prepare visual aids
prepare notes
determine beginning and end
Study
study main points
rehearse the presentation
learn the beginning and end by heart
test the tools/ visual aid
How to structure a presentation
Head
grab the audience attention
provide a frame of reference
mention the objective
explain the structure of the story
mention the duration of the presentation
explain the procedure for asking questions
make the transition to the body
Body
repeat the title of the presentation
give summaries in between the different parts
make transitions between parts
have a logical structure
make the transition to the tail
Tail
repeat the objective
summarize the key elements
repeat the message and conclusion
include an invitation to ask questions
How to behave when giving a presentation
How do you say it?
use short sentences
use words you are accustomed with
watch articulation
be calm
take breakes
use humor and examples
How do you behave?
be confident
stand up straight
make eye contact
make only functional gestures
do not stand on one place: move