EFFECTIVE PRESENTATIONSHeidi BrayNovember 20, 2013Dr. Olszewski

Creating an Effective Presentation• Icebreaker• Discuss with your peers what first comes to mind when you think of an effective

presentation? • What are key words that stand out to you?

• Video• Create an Effective Presentation - Harvard Business Review

5 Steps for Audience Centered Presentation• What did we learn from Nick Morgan, President of Public Words, Inc.• Find a story to tell• Stranger in a strange land• Revenge• Love story• Rags to riches• Quest

• Draw them in quickly• Avoid the agenda slide• 1-3 minutes to engage them

5 Steps for Audience Centered Presentation Continued

• Explain the threat• Point out the problem you can solve

• Outline the solution• How you can help them

• Give them an action step• Engage the Audience

The Content• According to Microsoft.com; below are simple steps for an effective

presentation• Minimize the number of slides• Choose a font style that your audience can read from a distance• Keep text simple by using bullet points or short sentences• Make labels for charts and graphs• Make slide backgrounds subtle and keep them consistent• Use art to convey your message• Use high contrast between back color and text color• Check spelling and grammar

The Handout – Best PracticesOlivia Mitchell’s list, 13 best practices for handouts1. Prepare your handouts in plenty of time2. Don’t just print out your slides3. Ensure your handout relects your presentation4. Add more information5. Include references6. Consider creating an action sheet7. Make your handout stand-alone

The Handout – Best Practices Continued8. Provide white space9. Make your handout look professional10. Consider what additional resources you can provide for your

audience11. Consider creating a webpage12. Distribute the handout at the beginning of your presentation13. Do tell people if it’s not in the handout

The Take-A-Way• Throughout the presentation there are a few themes that we

can call out• Conciseness and consistency; short and sweet• Easy to read; font and word choice• Do not let the handout be a distraction to the presentation

• What have you learned about creating presentations?