Effective Presentation Skills: Malik Waqas Ali Khan
Effective Presentation Skills: Malik Waqas Ali Khan
Effective Presentation Skills: Malik Waqas Ali Khan
Presentation
skills
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Definition
A presentation is a means of
communication
which
can
be
adapted
to
various
speaking
situations, such as talking to a group,
addressing a meeting or briefing a
team.
Presentation skills
Following are the steps include in
preparing effective presentation:
Plan
Prepare
Practice
Present
Planning
Planning
Planning usually include following
questions:
Prepare
Prepare
Following points must keep in mind
while preparing:
Structure
Visual aids
Voice
Appearance
Style
Questions
Structure
Write your presentation in this order:
Objective
Beginning or introduction
Main content
Summary, conclusion and
recommendations
Questions
Structure
Introducti
on
Get Attention
Main
theme
content
should be
relevant to
topic
summar
y/
Conclusi
on
Key
message
Grab the
audience
attention
Visual aids
Voice
Louder and clear than your normal
pitch.
Vary pitch and volume.
Appearance
Dark colors read as businesslike.
Wear comfortable shoes to weight
your feet evenly.
Allow yourself to move a bit.
Look confident.
Style
You already have a style dont try to
copy others.
Use words and sentences you use in
normal days.
Be yourself.
Questions
Sketch an idea that what kind of
questions audience may ask.
Preparation material
You can use following items to make
the content of your presentation:
Handouts
Personal notes
Internet
Visual aids
Practice
Practice
Rehearse all points what you
prepare.
Rehearse with all visual aids and
handouts.
Practice again and again to manage
time.
Rehearse in front of mirror or a
friend.
Present
Present
Make a strong start.
Engage the audience in first 2-3
minutes.
Show your passion through your
movements and gestures.
Make an eye contact.
Dont forget to smile as well,
unless your topic is very grim.
Speakers
impact
Flaws in presentation
Contd.
Lack of experience.
Lack of practice.
Lack of related material.
Lack of confidence.
Hesitation.
Contd.
Be over prepared.
Rehearse and practice.
Grip on your topic.
Know your subject.
Be positive.
Avoid stress.