HOW TO DO A GOOD PRESENTATION IN PUBLIC

By Eduardo Castejón Dones

Tips for your presentationDress smartly: don't let your appearance

distract from what you are saying.Smile.Speak clearly, firmly and confidently as this

makes you sound in control.Use silence to emphasise points. Keep within the allotted time

PRESENTATIONS SKILLS

HAVE A STRUCTUREConsider:Who are the audience?What points do I want to get across?How much time have I got?What visual aids are available? Powerpoint

projector? flip chart? Don't necessarily use these. Sometimes the best presentations are the most informal.

INTRODUCTIONWelcome the audience.Say what your presentation will be

about: the aims and objectives.The introduction should catch the attention.

Perhaps a provocative statement or a humorous anecdote:

CONCLUSIONBriefly summarise your main points.Answer any questions.Thank the audience for listening. Look at

the audience again,smile and slow down.The end should be on a strong or positive

note