The Art of PresentationAnd how to properly present yourself, your information, and your ideas.

EIS 2350

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Branding: In SummaryHow do I create these things and make them memorable?

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Branding: In SummaryHow do I create these things and make them memorable?

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Open on a High Note

Tell a funny story. Make em laugh

... Make em cry.

It’s essential to captivate attention, especially if the subject matter (or prior presentations)

is boring.

All Stories have Structure

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Think of it as a compelling STORY

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Think of it as a compelling STORY

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All Stories have Structure

Cohesive Compelling “setup” Information

“We began here”

Our Challenge was “X”

Statistics...

Now make the stats palatable. “Humanize” numbers where possible.

... however

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Statistics - how to manage the boring stuff...

This is the “meat” of your presentationDon’t leave your Statistics “Naked”

How do they relate to your project

“Everything is Relative”

Make the Visual

Charts / Graphs

INFOGRAPHICS!!!!

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Have SEVERAL Main Points

Support them with Slides

Give them Visuals (or perhaps VIDEO)

Reinforce these main points with a compelling argument or data to support your subject matter.

Don’t get lost in the details.

Customize your message to your audience

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Explain Your Main Points

Information is most easily remembered THREE items at a time.

Give Three illustrations of your points (perhaps visual [an infographic], audible, and a video)

Use the ‘Rule of Three’

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The FinaleRound out the presentation

Remember the “recency effect” - people are more likely to remember the end of your presentation than the beginning

Make the ending count

What were the top level points?

“Where do we go from here” (calls to action)

Future Opportunity

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What NOT to Do...

Don’t Memorize

Try to deliver your presentation like you’d tell a compelling story.

Focus on the whole audience

Don’t turn your back

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What Does a BAD Preso Look Like?

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Connect with Peers

Promote Your Accomplishments

Market Yourself and Your Career

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Assignment

Add me on Linkedin

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