Book Review on Presentation

8/9/2019 Book Review on Presentation

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GHASSAN HASBANI

He started writing and presentingtelevision at the age of 16. As a vuniversity lecture he has taught written about management communication skills.



ESSENTIALS

Conquer nerves and stage fright.

Master powerful communication skills.

Deliver presentations with style.



CONTENTSCreating your own style.

Preparing the presentation material.

Planning your talk.

Presenting with visual aids.

Speaking effectively.

Managing your audience.

Putting it all together and practice.



Creating Your Own StyleCommunicate at the right level with the people.Deliver your presentation.Tell like a story.Speak with a moderate speed.Avoid an artificial accent.

Selecting the right style.Formal.Informal.



Using effective body language.Use your hands.Use facial expressions and eye contact.Controlling your movement.

Taking control.Show your interest.Involve the audience.Be confident.

Best way is to practice.



Preparing The Presentation MateriaResearching the subject.Think about your audience.The context of the presentation.

Identify the source of information.

Clearly classify and store your research findings.

Brainstorm and decide on what information canbe used.



Manage your time with a clear plan.

Prepare a script.Prepare 1 st draft.

Second draft.

Attending to the grammar.



Planning Your TalkDrawing a presentation layout.Sequence your ideas in a clear way.Address the key issues.

Knowing what to say and when to say it.Plan the body of the presentation.

Highlighting overall content.Insert summaries & reminders.Insert funny remarks & comparisons.Ask direct questions every now and then.

The conclusion is as important as the beginning.



Aim to sell an idea, not to fill time.

Backing up your memory.Memorizing the content. (most natural and effective)

Reading from the script. (safest but most formal option)

Using notes.

Include only the main points.Use small, stiff note cards.Keep them short and to minimum.



Presenting With Visual Aids

Visual Aids are there to help you.KIS (keep It Simple).

Leave plenty of space.Use large fonts.Drawings should be clear and meaningful.Keep the same general appearance throughout.



Adding colour for greater impact.To add an extra dimension.

Red- warning.Green– safety.

Don’t use colour simply to decorate.Use bright colour on dark backgrounds.

Working with computers.Computer programs.On-screen presentations.

Data projectors.Multi-media presentations.Sound & Video-clips.Animations.



Choosing the right equipment.Ability to grab the audience attention.The size & suitability of the equipment for the occasion.

Its effect on audience.Convenience & availability.



Speaking EffectivelyVoice plays an important part.Tone.Pitch.

Volume.Clarity.

Vary the pitch for stress and emphasis.

Projecting your voice.Physical factor.Psychological factor.



Managing Your AudienceSpeaking the audience’s language.Speaking in a way that is understood by the audience.

Reading their body language.Posture.Arms & Legs.

Eyes.Clearing the throat.Nodding.



Avoiding conflict and argument.Think of your audience as the friend not the enemy.Respect the audience.Admit mistakes.

Involving your audience.Asking questions

Let audience to participate in live demonstrations.



Putting It All Together

Setting the environment.

Dealing with stage fright.

Producing a checklist.

Surviving unexpected problems.



Practice



ConclusionWith the help of this book, every presentation youdeliver will be a winning one.It shows

How to research.How to prepare.What to say.How to say.The importance of timingHow and when to use visual aids.How to develop your voice and body language.

How to conquer, excessive nerves.

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