Preparatory Steps

Gather the relevant material

Structure the material

Prepare the material for display & distribution

Inspect the venue for physical arrangements

Size up the audience

Decide on audio-visual aids to be used by you

Presentation Method
Extemporaneously

Memorizing

Reading
Introduction

Enkindle the curiosity of the audience

Conclusion
A good speech is like a love affair;
any fool can start it
but to end it
requires considerable skill
Audience Awareness

Try and assess the background of the audience

Be aware of listeners’ reaction

Handling Questions
Listen attentively and understand what the questioner
wants
Answer the question for the benefit of the whole group

Let your answer be in brief

Listen patiently; do not jump to conclusions

Develop an insight for distinguishing a relevant

question from an irrelevant one
Appearance & Physical Actions
Communication environment

Physical appearance

Posture

Walking

Facial expressions

Gestures

Use of voice
Preparing Slides
Limit each slide to one thought, idea or concept

Write short bulleted phrases rather than long

sentences
Use short informative titles
What is Supply Chain
Management?
Developing long-term partnerships among channel
members working together to create a distribution
system that reduces inefficiencies, costs, and
redundancies while creating a competitive advantage
and satisfying customers.
What is Supply Chain
Management?
Partnering with channel members

Reducing channel inefficiencies

Creating a competitive advantage

Satisfying customers
Benefits of Integrated Supply Chain
Companies can carry less inventory
Companies can design, ramp up and retire products
rapidly
Companies can outsource some or all of the
manufacturing function
Online order entry contributes to enhanced customer
satisfaction
Shorter engineering-to-production cycle times help
increase market share
Benefits of Integration
Lower inventory levels

Lower operating costs

More opportunities for outsourcing

Increased customer satisfaction

increased market share

Do’s
Have a clear objective

Prepare throughly

Start on time

End with a bang

Articulate clearly
Do’s
Keep supporting material handy

Talk to the whole group

Keep eye contact with the entire audience

Maintain cheerful expression throughout

Be vibrant and animated

Dont’s
Ramble

Repeat yourself

Emphasize every point

Make vocal noises

Dont’s
Use shortened forms

Use acronyms

Read from slides

Use too many visuals

Interrupt the questioner