Presentation skills
Transcript of Presentation skills
EffectiveEffective
PresentationPresentation
Frank LeeDec.2012
Question to YouQuestion to You
Your biggest obstacles?
What make you What make you successful?successful?
Course OutlineCourse Outline
How to Enhance your Charisma Content
Verbal & Body Language
Behavioral Techniques
Other Considerations
Q&A
ContentContent
BackgroundBackground
Background should be simple, not graphical, and should usually be one color
Grey should be avoided in either text or background in presentation
BackgroundBackground
Background should be simple, not graphical, and should usually be one color
Grey should be avoided in either text or background in presentation
BackgroundBackground
Background should be simple, not graphical, and should usually be one color
Grey should be avoided in either text or background in presentation
BackgroundBackground
Background should be simple, not graphical, and should usually be one color
Grey should be avoided in either text or background in presentation
Animation SchemesAnimation Schemes
Fly in from the left Fly in from the left
Appear Appear
Wipe right Wipe right
Don’t do this! Don’t do this!
Or THIS! Or THIS!
Verbal & Body LanguageVerbal & Body Language
VoiceVoice
Clear and loud enough Vary your style
1. Speed2. Volume3. Tone
Your physical state matters1. Rest well before presentation2. Tighten your stomach muscles
The Power of PauseThe Power of Pause
Be courageous to pause!!
Give the audience time to
absorb
More impact to your punch line
Add some facial gestures
Body LanguageBody Language
Your body speaks1. Avoid repetitive and
irritating gestures
2. Stand or sit down?
3. Dress code
Eye ContactEye Contact
Human touch
1.Benefits-get focus,closer
relationship
2.Be direct – don’t just talk in
front of the audience ,talk to
them
Behavioral TechniquesBehavioral Techniques
Conquer NervousnessConquer Nervousness
Calmly & firmly
Learn your opening by heart
Arrive early
Humor your discomfort
Smile!!
Why important? Release the anxiety &
nervousness
Rehearsal
1. Be familiar with your work
2. Identify weakness
3. Correct pronunciations
4. Check timing
PreparationPreparation
People make mistake
Humor yourself !!
Let it go
Mistakes as opportunities for improvement
Admit mistakes Admit mistakes gracefullygracefully
Handling Q&A SessionHandling Q&A Session
1. Anticipate likely questions
2. Explain the game rules early
3. Repeat question from audience
4. No dominant questioner
5. Treat all questions with respect
Delay questionsDelay questions
We'll be examining this point in more detail later on...
I'd like to deal with this question later, if I may...
I will come back to this question later in my presentation...
Perhaps you'd like to raise this point at the end...
I won't comment on this now...
Other ConsiderationsOther Considerations
Script vs. NotesScript vs. Notes
Script: not recommendedDon’t be a slave, be a pilot!!
Treat notes as assistant
Practice makes perfect
Audience ParticipationAudience Participation
Icebreaker
Interaction
Get feedback from audience
A sense of inclusiveness
Control DistractionControl Distraction
Room layout/ Seating
Audio system
Lighting
It’s your responsibility!!
SummarySummary
Practice, practice, & practice
Improve both verbal and
nonverbal techniques
Preparation is never too much
Structure makes it easy
Consider cultural preferences
YouYou can deliver an can deliver an
effective effective
presentation!!presentation!!