Making Successful Presentations

Objectives

• You will learn key elements of making successful presentations, resulting in improved communication of your message.

• You will learn to utilize the WIIFM concept in order to connect with your audience.

• You will learn to apply basic design elements for creating supporting visual aids.

“There are two types of speakers, those that are nervous and those that are liars.”

Mark Twain

Why do we make presentations?

2 A giving or exchanging of information, signals, or messages as by talk, gestures, or writing

5 The art of expressing ideas, especially in speech and writing

80%Communication

20%

Informative

Persuasive

WIIFM

Be prepared

Rehearse

Timing

Clarity

Control

Equipment

Relax

Energy

Connect

Basic Design Elements

Making Successful PresentationsWelcome to the Making Successful Presentations

Session. I apologize upfront. I am not an expert in this topic, but we could not find anyone to do it. So, I’ve done a little reading and educated myself about communication . So, we’ll make the best of it.

Objectives:WE have several important objectives for the session today, all

of which are designed to help you achieve your ultimate goal—becoming a more effective communicator. I assure you that all of the objectives are measurable and achievable, and can be evaluated—both quantitatively and anecdotally. When we are through today, you will have mastered them, thus being one step closer to becoming a strong communicator.

Questions?Types of Presentations

InformTeach

MotivateSell

Persuade

Animation issues

Design issues

Text issues

Content issues

Making Successful Presentations

Background and images are relevant

Color scheme is congruent

Font is large and legible

Presentations“There are two types of speakers: those that

are nervous and those that are liars.”

Mark Twain

Why the black Background?

“There are two types of speakers, those that are nervous and those that are liars.”

Mark Twain

Taking it a step further

Presentation Basics

Prepare materials ahead of time

Know your material

Be preparedLimit bullet items

Keep to the center

Be prepared

Image eliminates need for bullets

Expound on this point