"can you hear me now?" public speaking and the power of words
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CAN YOU HEAR
ME NOW?
Public Speaking and the
Power of Words
MEET YOUR PANELISTS
Brian Olds Internal Diversity
ConsultantAerotek
Tes Akpovi Program Manager
Northrop Grumman
Michael Johnson Manager, Field
Engineering Northrop Grumman
OUR ROAD MAP
• Explore tools for Organizing Material
• Explore techniques for presenting Technical Information
• Discuss tips on how to deliver and design a Short Presentation
• Provide techniques to Conquer Fear
• Deliver best practices for Visual Aids
• Q&A Session (Think about Questions)
MY FIRST PRESENTATION
CLARIFY YOUR MESSAGE
What is your
audience trying to
gain (pleasure)?
OR
What do they want
to avoid (Pain)?
CREATE COMPELLING CONTENT
Persuade Entertain
Inform Inspire
BEST PRACTICES FOR VISUAL
AIDS
Tes Akpovi Program Manager
Northrop Grumman
1. Enhance Understanding
2. Increase Interest
3. Support Statements
more likely to retain the message
VISUAL AIDSVisual Aids Improve Audience Engagement & Comprehension
Creating Effective Visual Aids, Middle East Technology University, Ankara, Turkey
VISUAL AIDSMore than One Type of Visual Aid
In PowerPoint . . .
• Videos
• Photographs
• Graphs or Charts
Other than PowerPoint . . .
• Objects
• Handouts
• Posters
Creating Effective Visual Aids, Middle East Technology University, Ankara, Turkey
VISUAL AIDSDon’t Let Visual Aids Get in the Way
Avoid using visual aids that
• Overwhelm
• Distract
• Confuse
• Weaken
Effective Presentations: The Visual Connection, UCLA School of Management, Dr.McCann (2013)
VISUAL AIDSKnow How to Incorporate Visual Aids in PowerPoint
• Use titles as the key message or conclusion for the chart
• Keep it simple & use pictures to drive home the key message
• Make the chart easy to read
• Use company or organization templates where appropriate
• Limit the use of animation and videos
Effective Presentations: The Visual Connection, UCLA School of Management, Dr.McCann (2013)
VISUAL AIDSSimplify Your Presentation & Articulate the Message Upfront
Data from www.best-selling-cars.com, 2014 International Worldwide Car Sales
VISUAL AIDSUse the Most Effective Visual Aid to Drive Home the Message
Data from National Action Council on Minorities in Engineering, Inc., African Americans in Engineering, Vol. 2 No.4 Aug. 2012
PRESENTING TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Michael Johnson Manager, Field
Engineering Northrop Grumman
PRESENTING TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Ask Yourself …….
1. Who? (Am I Presenting To)
– How “Technical” is the Audience?
2. What? (Am I Presenting)
– Establish a Clear & Concise Roadmap
3. Why? (Is This Important & Relevant)
– What is the Overall Takeaway?
PRESENTING TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Understand Your Audience’s Technical Competency
– How “Technical” is Your Audience?
• General STEM Audience (Technical in Another Field)
• Your Peers (Very Technical in Your Field)
• Direct Manager (Competency Varies)
• Executive Level (Less Technical / More Programmatic)
Always Consider Audience’s Technical Discipline and Level of Mastery When Presenting to “Speak Their Language”
PRESENTING TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Be Thorough
– Know Your Content
– Utilize Your Technical Vocabulary
– Label All Graphs, Figures & Tables
– Always Indicate Units for Numerical Data
– Provide a Takeaway for Content-Rich Slides
– Cite Sources of Data (When Applicable)
CONQUER FEAR
Brian Olds Internal Diversity
ConsultantAerotek
CONQUER FEAR
OVERCOME FEAR BEFORE
SPEAKING?1. Visualize yourself doing well
2. Good nights rest
3. Avoid excessive caffeine / dairy
4. Drink Room Temp water
5. Light Exercise / Stretching
6. Arrive Early / Preview the room
7. Talk with your audience prior to speaking
8. Practice – Practice - Practice
BEFORE WE WRAP UP…
CONCLUSION