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Elements of Successful Presentations
Objectives
• You will gain an understanding of the elements of successful presentations, resulting in improved communication of your message.
• You will learn to apply basic design elements for creating supporting visual aids.
Communication: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
Webster’s New World Dictionary, 3rd ed.
Communication:Communication influences thoughts, feelings, and actions.
Information merely informs
Use the 80/20 Rule
Presentations“There are two types of speakers: those that
are nervous and those that are liars.”Mark Twain
Types of Presentations
Persuasive
Informative
Presentation Basics
WIIFM? What’s in it for me?
Who is the audience?
What is the purpose?
Presentation Basics
Develop a strong intro and close
Begin with the conclusion
Preparing the presentation
Presentation Basics
Grabs their attention
Let’s them know why they are there
The introduction
Presentation Basics
Keep it simple—don’t bog them down
The heart of the message—details, facts
The body
Presentation Basics
Helps them remember the key points
Reinforces WIIFM
The closing
Lets them know what actions to take
Presentation Basics
You want your message to shine through
Clarity
The essentials of the message
Presentation Basics
Stay on pointConsistency
The essentials of the message
Adhere to good grammar rules
Presentation Basics
Choose what will deliver your message effectively—to the right audience!
Medium
The essentials of the message
Presentation Basics
The right information for the right audience
Relevancy
The essentials of the message
Presentation Basics
You want the audience to remember both the opening and close of your presentation
Primacy/Recency
The essentials of the message
Presentation Basics
Prepare materials ahead of time
Know your material
Be prepared
Presentation Basics
Get a handle on timing
Rehearse it!
Be prepared
Presentation Basics
Become comfortable w/ equipment
Create visuals with key points
Be prepared
Presentation Basics
Match clothing to the audience
Become familiar with the room
Be prepared
Presentation Basics
Create activities to bring the topic to life
Use questions and discussions
Engage your audience!
Elements of Successful PresentationsWelcome to the MALC Elements of 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
Elements of Successful
Presentations
Background and images are relevant to topic
Color scheme is congruentFont 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?
Presentation Basics
Prepare materials ahead of time
Know your material
Be preparedLimit bullet items
Keep to the center
Objectives
• You will gain an understanding of the elements of successful presentations, resulting in improved communication of your message.
• You will learn to apply basic design elements for creating supporting visual aids.
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