Effective Presentation Skills: Tips for Engaging Sessions
Prepare for successful presentations by focusing on pre-planning, equipment, venue, and materials. Clear steps to ensure a smooth and engaging delivery, helping you captivate your audience and avoid common pitfalls. Elevate your presentation game with these practical tips for impactful communication.
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Think of presentations that you attended in the past Think of presentations that you attended in the past Think of an example of bad practice Share with the person next to you Think of an example of good practice Again share with the person beside you
Its straightforward really It s straightforward really Just present your ideas in a clear, coherent and persuasive manner so that all participants are engrossed, actively participate, understand everything and leave the session totally enthused.
Lets take a closer look Let s take a closer look
Pre Pre- -planning planning Why is it important? Why is it important? Helps you clarify the context/ purpose/direction of the session Helps reduce any anxiety you may have Allows you to anticipate and avoid any difficulties that may arise Gives you the space before the session to create the right atmosphere
Pre Pre- -Planning Planning - - Equipment Equipment Check your laptop Mouse Clicker Have materials available on desktop Don t just rely on bringing a memory stick in your pocket Practice in advance the routine of setting up etc-
Pre Pre- -Planning Planning - - Venue Venue Find out what equipment does the venue have? Laptop? Data projector? Flip Chart? Does it have internet? - (only if you need it). What room layout does it have? What time is coffee? Is it actually booked?
Pre Pre- -Planning Planning - - Materials Booklets Materials Post-its Make sure you have enough. (If you are expecting 20 people then have 25 copies of everything) Handouts A few pens
Pre Pre Planning Planning Ctd Ctd Work out timing of session (write it on a printout of slides) Know what you want to say about each slide (notes pages in PowerPoint are good). What is your main objective? What is the most important thing you want to achieve in the session?
Planning for Activities Planning for Activities Time it Rehearse it (How are you going to introduce it? Control it? Finish it? Be sure you have materials Plan how they will be distributed Have a plan B (Numbers / room layout / Time issues) Try to anticipate questions or people going off point
Before the Session Before the Session Arrive early Set up all equipment in plenty of time Lay out all your notes/ materials Check roll sheet (and start it before the session) Try to find some time to get to know a few participants
Facilitating the session Facilitating the session Start and finish on time Know how you are going to welcome/introduce the session Be careful of your position Manage time during feedback If you don t know the answer to a question just be up-front Wrap up - Allow time for summary/ thank yous/ evaluations You are who you are Be yourself
