Post on 25-Jan-2015
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Presentation Skills
Presented byAmna Naveed
CONTENTS
1. Planning and Preparation
2. Structure of Presentation
Introduction Body Conclusion3. Presentation Body Language4. Sample Presentations5. Observation Skills6. Conclusion
1. PLANNING AND PREPARATION
W’s & HQuestions to ask yourself: What is the aim? What is the topic of my presentation? Who am I speaking to? What are the main points I want to make? How to convince the audience of my point of view? What do I want my listeners to do after
listening to my presentation?
2. Structure of Presentation
i. Introduction Greet your audience Introduce yourself Introduce your topic Give a brief overview of your
presentation
ii. Discussion Or Body
Content. Quantity Sequencing your ideas. Keeping the audience's attention Signposting or signaling where you are. Visual aid Graphs
iii. Conclusion
Reminder of what is said Conclusion Thanks Invite for questions
Presentation
Your BODY SPEAKS even when you are quiet.
Body Language
Appearance Facial expressions Eye contact Posture and Movement Gestures Voice and Vocal Quality Non-Words
Appearance
It says more about you than you think.
Dressing
Hair cut
Facial ExpressionsFace makes the things obvious even if you are hiding.
Happiness Sadness Surprise Fear Anger Interest Boredom Nervousness
Eye ContactEyes reflect your soul
The importance of eye contact: It helps to maintain interest gain attention
Eye Dart It shows: Nervousness Regret
Posture and Movement
How you hold yourself physically can reflect how you hold yourself mentally.
Stand tall as it shows self esteem and confidence.
Move to gain attention.
Move hands to explain
or describe something.
GesturesSubstitute of wordsGestures are used to: Emphasize Point out Describe O.k. No Wait Come here Keep on Well-done
Gestures Say it all without speaking
Voice and Vocal Variety
It is like a vehicle.
A noisy old car or a finely tuned automobile.Voice gives extra life to your message
Check: Pitch Speed Volume Vocal Quality Pronunciation
Non-WordsBarriers to clear communication
Eliminate:
Umm’s Aaa You know Well Ok Add:
Pauses
CONCLUSION
Well- structured
Well-prepared
Well-presented