CommunicationEye ContactCommunication Technologies

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Body Language

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Overview

1. Non-verbal communication

2. Using voice

3. Using eye contact

4. Visual aids

5. Structure

6. Finishing off

Non verbal communication• Keep an open posture

• Don’t turn your back on the audience unless necessary

• Keep control of the group

• Control those distracting mannerisms

Using Voice

• Don’t gabble

• Don’t rush

• Vary your tone

• Control the group using prompts

• Don’t read from slides

Eye contact

• Make eye contact with the group

• Act on what you see

• Glance around the room often

Visual aids

• Keep it simple

• Practice at home

• Make sure it is appropriate

• If using acetates make sure they are big enough to be seen from the back

Structure

• Beginning, Middle, End:“Say what you are about to say; say it; say what you have said.”

• Clear sections• Signpost “We will cover the following…”

• Try to be interesting• Involve the audience as much as possible• Use small cards as prompts if you need to

Finishing off

• Tell the listener what to expect

• In conclusion, my final point is, that concludes the presentation so are there any questions

• Give out handouts now if you have any

• SMILE• Practice at home