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Presentations and public speaking
Gunnar [email protected]
Agenda
IntroductionCreating a presentationDeliver a presentation
Different methods
Make sure you think of
Which is worst?
To die of to present in front of a group of people?
Why is it so scary?
Afraid to failFeel isolatedHelp I will say the wrong things, the audience wont like me, I cant do itEveryone hopes that I will fail10 things to remember
Why do we need to know this
Very important no matter what role you have to be able to present a product/thought and to convince othersA big part of today’s work is about speaking
Practice makes perfect
Grab all opportunities to practiceMake sure that you evaluate each performance, what was good – not so goodDo not hesitate to experimentDraw inspiration form others but do not copy, find your own style
Creating a presentation
Step 1 - How am I going to deliver the speech
ManuscriptNote cardsVisual aidsImprovisation
Manuscript
Demand a lot of preparation and practiceWrite down the material using speaking languageDo not just read word for word but leave room for improvisationDo not forget your audience
Note cards
Use cards with supporting words or phrases that remind you of topics and points you need to cover or makeOne topic/point per cardMake sure that you can read what you write
Visual aids
Visual aids if used correctly can increase the interest in your presentation Examples
OH-slidesPower point / CanonVideo/FilmPhysical objectsBlackboard / Whiteboard
Improvisation
One of the hardest methodsVery effective and often generates the best resultsYou can easily read the audience and adapt to their reactionsNothing for beginners
Step 2 – Prepare
Depends on the method usedMemorize – split up the material into bitsManuscript – Practice, PracticeNote cards – Make sure you know the material wellCreate visual aids and props that you are going to need
Structure
OpeningIntroductionDeliver messageConclude
Step 3 – Before the presentation
Make sure you arrive well ahead of time
Look through the roomTest sound and other machinesCalm yourself down and prepare mentally
Stage fright
Dry mouthSweaty handsCold handsFeel sickQuick pulseSoft knees
Anyone experienced this ?
To handle stress and stage fright
Strategies that can be performedAt anytimeBefore a speechJust before a speechDuring a speech
One way is to joke about it (isn’t always appropriate)
Step 4 – During the presentation
The audienceConquer the stageUse tricks to increase attention
The Audience
Get them to participateFemale/male audiencesBe sharp and study their reactions to what you are saying
Stage hints
A lot of people big movementsThink about your bodyUse your body to increase the effect of your wordsThink of how you moveWhat not to do
What to wear?
Depends on the presentationBusiness
Correct, formalTry and ahead of time find out what the company in question wears at workMake sure your cloths does not disturb the audience