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Module 2 Oral Presentation Skills Slide 2 Learning Outcomes 2.1 How to prepare for your presentation 2.2 How to structure your presentation 2.3 What content you will need to prepare 2.4 How to conclude your presentation 2.5 How to manage your body language Slide 3 Introduction Presentations skills and public speaking skills are very useful in many aspects of work and life. Effective presentations and public speaking skills are important in business, sales and selling, training, teaching, lecturing and generally entertaining an audience Slide 4 Presentation Skills Video http://www.youtube.com/wat ch?v=Xwa4c6xVpMg http://www.youtube.com/wat ch?v=Xwa4c6xVpMg Slide 5 Preparation and Planning What is the aim? What is my title? Who am I speaking to? What are the main points I want to make? What do I want the audience to do after listening to my presentation? Slide 6 Other questions to consider Slide 7 The structure of a presentation The introduction or beginning The middle or the body The end or conclusion Slide 8 Get the audience's attention and signal the beginning Greet audience. Introduce yourself Give the presentation title and introduce topic Give your objectives (purpose, aim, goals) The introduction or the beginning Slide 9 Content Keeping the audience's attention Signposting where you are Listing information The middle or the body Slide 10 Content Thank the audience for being there Ask for questions and comments or invite a discussion Dealing with difficult questions The end or the conclusion Slide 11 Body language and gestures Slide 12 Communicating words account for 7% tone of voice accounts for 38% body language accounts for 55% Slide 13 Presentation Skills Video http://www.youtube.com/wat ch?v=92kH83WJYwE http://www.youtube.com/wat ch?v=92kH83WJYwE Slide 14 How does a body speak? Like any spoken language body language has words, sentences, and punctuation. Each gesture is like a single word and one word may have several different meanings. Slide 15 How a body speaks? In a normal conversation only 7% of the message is conveyed through words and about 38% through vocal variety like tone, pitch, modulation, pace of voice etc. The balance 55% is communicated through body language, using facial expressions, gestures, postures etc. Slide 16 Body Language Body Language is the first language which we use from our childhood. Some symbols we use to send messages without speaking a single word. Slide 17 Components of Body Language Gestures Stance Facial expressions Slide 18 The Ring or Ok Gesture The OK signal means: * Fine or All correct in most English-speaking countries. * Zero or worthless in some parts of Europe. Money in Japan An insult in Greece, Brazil, Italy, Russia Slide 19 The Thumb Up Gesture In Britain, Australia and New Zealand the thumb-up gesture has three meanings. 1. O.K, Fine, or good job 2. Five in Japan. 3. One in Germany 4. An insulting signal in some countries like, -Russia, Greece, Australia. Slide 20 Pointing Finger This hand gesture is an indication of a dominant to subordinate behaviour An aggressive signal, not liked by many. Slide 21 Standard Arm Cross Gesture This is a universal gesture showing defensive or negative attitude almost everywhere. Slide 22 Shoulder shrug Shows that a person does not know, or understand what you are talking about. Slide 23 Standard Leg-cross Position Shows nervous, reserved or defensive attitude. Slide 24 Space & Distance Every person has a natural territory that he / she carries around with him / her. So, one should be careful about how one enters the space of another. Territory also includes the arrangement of our office or home Slide 25 Zones Intimate Slide 26 Personal Slide 27 Public Slide 28 Head Nodding the head * Yes in most societies * No in some parts of Greece, Bulgaria, Turkey & Yugoslavia. Tossing the head backward * Yesin Thailand, India, Laos, Philippins Rocking the head slowly, back & forth: * Yes, I am listening Slide 29 Face Your face is watched whenever you speak. Your face communicates your attitude, feelings and emotions, more than any other part of your body. Slide 30 Face Face and eyes convey the most expressive types of body language, including happiness, surprise, fear, anger, interest and determinalion It is truely said that face is the index of mind. Slide 31 Use of hands while talking Use your hands confidently Use your hands to describe something or to add weight to a point you are trying to make. Slide 32 Closed Attitude & Open Attitude Slide 33 Dont cross your arms or legs They make you seem defensive or guarded. Keep your arms and legs open. Slide 34 Dont slouch, sit up straight Dont slouch, sit up straight. But in a relaxed way, way, not in too tense manner Slide 35 Dont touch your face It might make you seem nervous and can be distracting to listeners, during conversation. Slide 36 Keep your head up Dont keep your eyes on the ground. It might make you seem insecure and a bit lost. Slide 37 Can you decode their body language? Slide 38 Slide 39 Body language differs from culture to culture Always remember body language is local! Slide 40 Learning Outcomes 2.1 How to prepare for your presentation 2.2 How to structure your presentation 2.3 What content you will need to prepare 2.4 How to conclude your presentation 2.5 How to manage your body language