What contributes to making an effective /
ineffective presentation?
Delivered by
Mark Hetherington
Oral Presentations
Has anybody given a formal oral presentation before?
If so, give me the context (where, how many in the audience, purpose) and how do you think it went?
Give Examples Of An Effective Presentation / Presenter…
Paul Betts presentation?
Paul Betts presentation
The parents of Leah Betts, who died after taking an ecstasy tablet on her 18th birthday, have strongly opposed a softening of sentences on drug users.
Paul and Jan Betts spoke out against the findings of a two-year study carried out by the Police Foundation, a body partly funded by the Home Office with a panel including drugs experts, police officers and senior lawyers.
Effective talks
Please think of as many things you think would contribute to an effective presentation.
A couple to start with are
Effective Presentations…
Time – VERY important Knowledge of subject matter Confidence Body language Structure Neat visuals Question and answer session Pace Back-up strategy
Effective Presentations c’td
The room Persuasion Natural Integration Opening sentence Audibility Link ideas Rehearsal Pitching the talk at the appropriate level
Fear Factor
In a recent poll of people’s fears, the following was established
5. Death 4. Financial Problems 3. Spiders and Snakes 2. Heights 1. Giving a presentation
The Performing Edge
Use nerves to your advantage
Adrenalin is a good thing!
Revisit and reflect on the previous 2 slides and you are half way there!
Coping mechanisms
Give Examples Of An Ineffective Presentation / Presenter…
Ineffective talks
Please think of as many things that would contribute to an ineffective presentation.
A couple to start with are
Ineffective Presentations
Poor visuals Nervous delivery Monotone Reading Flowery language Poor preparation of the presentation area Turning back on the audience Not finding the right slides Confusing
Ineffective presentations c’td
‘Ums and ers’ Time, being on time and timing! Fidgeting Complex Negative words Hiding behind visuals / Rigid Boring Pointer Using repetitive key phrases, such as….
Are there any questions?
Randy Pausch
Professor Pausch gave an upbeat lecture entitled ‘The Last Lecture: Really Achieving Your Childhood Dreams’ on September 18, 2007
Pausch learned that he had a terminal case of pancreatic cancer
Pausch is seen to be an inspiration to many people http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BODHsU3hDo4&f
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