Oral

Presentation
in the Workplace
Prepared by Mr. Amor Jude Thadeus Soriano, MA
At the end of the lesson, you should be able to:

• Explain the qualities of an effective presenter;

• Identify the common manifestations communication anxieties;
• Deliver an effective oral presentation using appropriate technology;
• Evaluate an oral presentation; and
• Reflect on a learning experience.
 You learned…

Public Speaking
Purposes Modes
To Inform Manuscript

To Persuade Memorized

To Entertain Impromptu

Extemporaneous
You learned…

• Components of Speech
• Strategies in Starting and Ending a Speech
• Techniques in Preparing Visual Aids
• Using Non-verbal cues
 These are the same concepts considered when
delivering an oral presentation in the context of the
workplace.
 Public Speaking
VS
Oral Presentation in the Workplace

While they are similar in many ways, they also have their own distinct
features.
Unlike the usual public speaking for general
purposes, an oral presentation uses a more
business-like tone and language because of the fact
that it is used for work purposes.
It typically utilizes audio-
visual materials such as
projectors and other
presentation software.
An oral presentation may be delivered to an
internal (within organization) or external
(outside the organization) audience.
Oral presentation for internal audience

Departmental Meetings
Oral presentation for internal audience

Employee Orientation
Oral presentation for internal audience

Annual Reports
Oral presentation for external audience

Sales Presentation
Oral presentation for external audience

Business Proposal Presentation

With the advent of technology, an oral presentation may
not only be done face-to-face but also through video
conferencing.
Here are the steps that you can take from
planning your presentation up to its delivery
1. Know your purpose because it will guide you in organizing your
ideas.

2. Focus your topic and be sure that it is specific enough to be covered by

your presentation.

3. Know your audience and align the content of your presentation to their
values, interest, needs, and desires.
Here are the steps that you can take from
planning your presentation up to its delivery
4. Gather references for your presentation.

5. Outline your presentation.

6. Practice your presentation.

7. Deliver your presentation.

Some helpful tips in delivering an oral
presentation
1. Visualize yourself delivering an excellent speech.

2. Emphasize the relevance of your speech to your audience.

3. Clearly explain your objectives at the start of your presentation.

4. Use multimedia in your presentation.

5. Have a bottle of water for yourself.

Some helpful tips in delivering an oral
presentation
6. Do not overload your visual aids (i.e., PPT) with text.

7. If your situation permits, arrive earlier than the members of the

audience and warmly greet them as they enter the venue.

8. Dress professionally.

9. Do not just read your visual aids; explain them.

Some helpful tips in delivering an oral
presentation
10. Include real-life experiences when presenting ideas.

11. Never apologize for your materials or credentials as presenter.

12. Maintain eye contact and use natural gestures.

13. If your situation permits, occasionally move from one location to

another.
Some helpful tips in delivering an oral
presentation
14. Repeat the question of a member of the audience if you feel that not
all have heard or understood it.

15. Allow enough time for questioning.

16. Know the set-up of the presentation venue.

17. Do not be decisive.

Ethics in Oral Presentation

• First and foremost, never waste the time of your audience by being
unprepared.
Ethics in Oral Presentation

• Second, make sure that you have a valid purpose or objective in making
the presentation.

For example, if your purpose for your presentation is to discredit

someone, it is clearly unethical.
Ethics in Oral Presentation

• Third, never distort information for your own advantage.

Ethics in Oral Presentation

• Third, never distort information for your own advantage.

Ethics in Oral Presentation

• Fourth, never use abusive language or name-call as it will offend your

audience.
Ethics in Oral Presentation

• Fifth, cite your sources.

Ethics in Oral Presentation

Finally, be courteous at all times.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR KIND ATTENTION!