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By:

Nikita Pareek1

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Basics

Ideas, concepts or issues talked about or spoken to a group

or audience

Public speaking is one of the most feared things

I could make such a fool of myself

Skills required to give a good presentation can be developedPreparation is the Key

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Basics

Preparation/ Planning is the first step on the ladder to success

Aspects in the development of a good presentation

Subject Centered (Material)

Audience Centered (Audience)

I want (who) to (what) (where, when and how)

because (why)

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Helpers

Who is your audience?Whatdo you want to present (content)?

Why do you want to present (purpose)?

Where will you be presenting (place)?

How do you want to present (words to be used or not,

slides to be used)

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Helpers

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Preparation: Audience Analysis

Preparation: Audience Analysis-

What is the audience interested in

What does the audience wantWhat does the audience already know and needs to know

What are their needs, expectations from this presentation

How will the audience benefit from this presentation

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The Beginning

The Beginning

Should be carefully designed

Get attention

- shock, humor, question, story, facts &figures

- well rehearsed yet natural

Motivate audience to listen

- listen to their needs

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Structure

PreparationStructure

Sequence should be logical & understandable

Interim summaries- Recaps

Value of visual aids-flip charts, handouts etc.

Use the 4 Ps

Position Possibilities

Problem Proposals

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Closing

Prepare Closing

Last 2 to 2.5 minutes are as critical as the first five minutes

for a successful presentation

Summarize- highlight important points

Suggest action- what to do and when, where and how to do it

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Problems

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Dealing with Podium Panic

Stage Fright- Everyone has it to some degree

Audiences are forgiving

Nervousness is usually invisible

Be yourself

Begin with a slow, well prepared intro; have a confident and

clear conclusion

Be prepared and practice

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Eye Contact

Never let them out of your sight.

Looking them in the eye makes them feel thatthey are influencing what you say.

Eye contact allows the presentation to

approximate conversationthe audience feelsmuch more involved.

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Body Language

Stand immobile

Use a single gesture repeatedly

Examine or bite your fingernails

Cross your arms in front of your chest

Chew gum or eat candy

Click or tap your pen, pencil or pointer

Shuffle your notes unnecessarily

Tighten your tie or otherwise play with your clothing

Crack your knuckles

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Delivery

Effective Delivery

Be active - move

Be purposeful - controlled gestures

Variationsvocal (pitch, volume, rate)

Be natural

Be directdont just talk in front of the audience talk to them

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Group Facilitation

Verbal Communication- barriers

Speaking too fast

Using jargon

Tone and content

Complicated or ambiguous language

Not questioning

Physical State of the audience

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Handling Questions

Handling Questions

Do not get confused

You are not supposed to know everything

Anticipate and keep answers ready

Sometime questions themselves give you a lead to highlight your point of view

Easy as A B C-I cant Answer that question Because , but I Cantell you

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Questions

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