Steps to a Successful Presentation

By

Dr. Aikyna Finch

Introduction

Steps and speeches

Conclusions

Questions

Agenda

PLAN

Failing to plan equals planning to fail

Do your Research

Know your Location and Equipment

Planning

PREPARE

Know your Audience

Know your Aim

Know your Objective

Focus

POLISH

Have a outline to follow (Introduction, Body, Conclusion)

Group like information together

Know the flow

Structure your content

PowerPoint

AV equipment

Computer and Tablet

Use visual aids in a presentation

PRACTICE

Rehearse over and over

Know your style and comfort level

Know your timing to work with your visual aids

Rehearse

PRESENT

Know your relaxation technique

Imagine your success, not your failure

Deal with nerves

Make sure you connect with the audience

No fillers (um, uh, you know), just pause

Use gestures sparingly

Work on your vocal and non-verbal communication

Leave enough time for questions

Pre-prepare answers for FAQs

Be honest if you don’t know the answer

Q&A

Get feedback about the presentation

Make a plan to work on the things you could do better

Review

PRESENTATIONS

Be prepared, always plan and research

Stay on topic and know the audience

Filler your nerves and go with the flow

Start powerful and end memorable

Remember Plan, Prepare, Polish, Practice and Present

Conclusion

Any Questions