Presentation Skills
Presentation Skills
WHAT IS PRESENTATION?
An event at which preplanned material is shown to intellectuals for a specific purpose. Although a presentation is a verbal form of communication, it is often supported by other media, such as computer.
BODY LANGUAGE
TECHNIQUES OF SPEECH
OVERCOME ANXIETY
VISUALS AIDS
HANDLING QUESTIONS
PLANNING
Identify the audience Prepare keeping in mind the time allotted Collect material from a variety of sources Prepare handouts as well
VOICE CONTROL
VOLUME TONE PITCH
BODY LANGUAGE
EYE CONTACT
FACIAL EXPRESSIONS
GESTURES
VISUAL AIDS
PROJECTORS FONT SIZE AND STYLE DESIGNING ANIMATIONS GRAPHS AND PICTURES HANDOUTS
TECHNIQUES OF SPEECH
Make an impression Rehearse, rehearse & rehearse Use funny quotations Short and simple Relaxation
OVERCOMING ANXIETY
Practice, practice, practice Think positive Be comfortable Concentrate on your message and audience Keep going
DOS
Arouse the curiosity of audience Preview your message Connect your ideas Hold audience attention Be active
DONT
Memorize long passages Just read the slides Be in hurry
The human brain starts working the moment you are born and never stops until you stand up to speak in public