Why to develop presentation skills?
- Created Acceptability
- Improves Credibility
- Increase Growth Opportunities
- Gain Confidence
Know you audience
- Who will be listening to you
- Why they are here?
- What are key things that they would take away from your presentation
Know your Story
- Well versed with the topic
- Gather as many details as you can
- Prepare all possible questions to have the appropriate answers
- Do not share any information/data which is not accurate
- Do not drag the topic
- Stay relevant, avoid unnecessary information
- Involve your audience – interactive and engaging
Communication
- Clear
- Complete
- Concise
- Selection of right tone (volume, pitch etc.)
- Choice of words/Avoid jargons
- Learn the cultural aspects of your audience
Creating a power point presentation
- Selection of theme and colors
- Official vs unofficial
- More data vs less data
- Infographics vs plain
- Animations
- Use graphics – add videos
Attractive and engaging
- Selection the medium to use
- (virtual: Zoom, teams etc.)
- (In person: screens, projector etc.)
- Choose the right language
- Understandable to audience
- Involve your audience
- Ice breakers, activities, polls etc.
- Ask questions
- Eye contact
- Facial expressions, gestures, smile
Physical appearance
- Sensitive but must have
- Dress code (neutral colors, tidy etc.)
- Things that matter the most (nails, fragrance, make over etc.)
What did we learn?
- One best thing you learned?
- One thing that we can improve on?
- Would you recommend this session to your friend or family member?
Key Take Away
- Create your story
- Know your audience
- Practice well before presentation
- Engage audience
- Look presentable
- Start on time and finish on time
