Developing Presentation Skills

SAMUEL CONGEMI

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 Need for  Speaking before small groups
 Team reports
Presentation  Slides as discussion aids for meetings
Skills  Speaking at professional association meetings

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  Identify the objective
Consider the audience
Planning
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 Consider the time and length

Presentations  Consider the location
 Research the topic

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  Organize the material
Writing  Develop an opening

Presentations  Develop a strong message

 Develop a strong closing

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 Handling  Before the presentation

Questions  During the question-and-answer session

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  Select visual aids that will reinforce your message
 Objects
Using Visual  Posters and flipcharts

Aids 

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Whiteboards
Electronic slides
 Handouts

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  Include a title on each slide
 Use short bullet points for text
Include graphics as appropriate
Guidelines for
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 Use contrasting colors for background and text

Slides  Limit the number of fonts
 Be creative

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  Rehearse
 Practice in the presentation room, if possible
 Ask someone to listen and give feedback
Practicing  Use visual aids effectively

Presentations  Stand where you will not block the visual aids
 Look at the audience as you speak
 Keep the light at a level that allows listeners to see both
you and the visual aids

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  Just before the presentation
 Arrive early

Delivering Check out the room

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 During the presentation

Presentations  Focus on the message
 Watch your time
 Deliver a strong closing

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  Select the team
 Work together for success

Giving Team  Each team member knows the presentation goals

 Duties are assigned to each member
Presentations  Deadlines are assigned for completing tasks
 All members are present at the presentation to speak or
answer questions

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