PRESENTATION SKILLS25 THINGS YOU CAN’T AFFORD TO FORGET

Tips and tools for creating and presenting wide format slides

Objective

1. Start with the End in Mind

Define the outcome you want accomplished at the end of your presentation

Audience

2. Understand what your audience expects from you

Aligning your message with what they expect would greatly help to achieve your objective

Audience

3. Relate to the Mix Understand your audience

mix and keep the message relevant

Audience

4. The Audience Benefit Make sure to pronounce

“what’s in it for them” right in the beginning of your presentation

Environment

5. Keep the ambience in mind

Is it too hot? Too cold? Too dark? Too bright? Too crowded? Too large?

Environment

6. The Last Man Check If the farthest person can’t

hear your speech, move up, get loud

Structure

7. Tell them what you are GOING TO tell them, TELL THEM, tell them what you TOLD THEM

Structure

8. Use the Now-Dream-How approach to deliver an inspiring and motivating message

Structure

9. Use the PREP format if you aim to deliver a persuasive presentation

Structure

10. Use the PREP format if you aim to deliver a persuasive presentation

Structure

11. Use the ‘W’ question format when you aim to deliver a purely ‘informative’ presentation

The Intro

12. Engage : Start with a question to the audience

The Intro

13. Captivate : Start with a ‘wow’ fact or powerful story

The Intro

14. Lighten up : Start with a joke

The Message

15. Use the AIDA process to drive action toward an idea or product

Body Language

16. Eye contact : Keep a balance between scanning the room and making personal eye contact

Body Language

17. Keep a Smart Posture : Stand tall – shoulders wide – feet planted – knees locked

Body Language

18. Hands Gestures : Allow your hands to move naturally – avoid pockets – avoid folding – avoid hiding them behind

Body Language

19. Facial Expressions : Flat face is boring, too much drama is distracting – keep a slightly smiling face with curious eyes

Delivery

20. Pace : 120-160 words per min is average – slow down to generate curiosity, speed up to create excitement

Delivery

21. Pitch : Use low pitch (heavier voice) to convey seriousness and authority and somber attitude – Use high pitch (softer voice) to show heightened emotions like anger, shock, excitement

Delivery

22. Emphasis : Stress upon the words that are critical – number, date, name, deadline, target etc.

Questions

23. Force your audience to ask a question : Assign a few members with the task of asking one question each at the end of your presentation

Questions

24. Don’t know the answer : It is best to acknowledge and pledge to revert if necessary

Practice

25. Make sure your ‘actual’ presentation is NEVER the first time you are delivering that presentation

Widescreen Test Pattern (16:9)

Aspect Ratio Test

(Should appear circular)

16x9

4x3