...you identify the best strategy and structure for your presentation. Give you specific techniques for presentation style and delivery. Provide a detailed checklist for using visual aids. Introduce you to a powerful technique for calming presentation nerves. 5Ss of Effective Presentation: 1. Strategy – understanding your audience and its needs. 2. Structure – preparing your content. 3. Support – making sure you have sufficient evidence. 4. Style – delivering the material confidently and appropriately. 5. Supplement – calming the nerves by being well prepared for key questions and arguments. Formulate Your Strategy common purposes include: To motivate. To inform. To persuade. To demonstrate. To teach. Action: Think about a situation where you have in the past (or might in the future) needed to present to people, persuading them to take a specific action. Fill in the Presentation Strategy Triangle on the next page. answer these questions: What is the subject of the presentation? Write the subject in one sentence or less. What is the general purpose of the presentation? Is it to persuade, inform, teach, motivate? What is your specific purpose? Use the following questions to guide you: What do you want the audience to learn? What behaviors or attitudes do you want the audience to adopt? How do you want the audience to feel afterwards? What are the next steps once the presentation is finished? Also, when you answer these questions...
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...How to Make an Effective Presentation I. Presentation Language A. Welcome the Audience • Good morning, ladies and gentlemen. • Hello/ hi , everyone / Good afternoon everyone. • First of all, let me thank you all for coming here today. B. Introduce Yourself • Let me introduce myself. I’m_______________from group_____________. • For those of you who don’t know, my name is________________________. C. Introducing your group members • There are_____ members/ people in my group, including me, Mr. _________, Ms. _______, and Ms._______________. D. Saying what your topic is • As you can see on the screen, our topic is_____________________________. • Today’s topic is_________________________________________________. • What I’d like to present to you today is_______________________________. • The subject of my presentation is____________________________________. • Today Im going to talk about_______________________________________. • What Im going to talk about is______________________________________. E. Explain Why Your Topic Is Relevant for Your Audience • My talk is particularly relevant to those of you who___________________. • Today’s topic is of particular interest to those of you who______________. • My topic is very important to you because___________________________. • At the end of this talk, you will be familiar with_______________________. F. Structuring the Presentation • I’ll begin by explaining the term____________________________________. • I’ll...
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...Presentations may be given for different reasons, on different subjects, at different levels, by people of different business culture but they will all be the same in structure. Language points will also be transferred from one presentation to another. Thus all well-balanced presentations are most certain to have two things in common: the underlying structure and the language points which typically arise to serve this structure. TO MAKE A GOOD PRESENTATION YOU NEED TO: • plan it to the last detail - write out the presentation in full - time the presentation to fit the available time - reduce the script to notes of the most important points (it is from notes only that the presenter should give his/her final presentation) • rehearse the whole of the presentation , not just bits of it • let the audience see your better qualities from the start • be able to create a positive emotional atmosphere • structure the presentation correctly • focus the audience attention on the main points • make your speech loud enough, never drop your voice at the end of the sentence or paragraph (mumbling always irritates the audience) • maintain the eye contact with the audience throughout the presentation • pay special attention to the opening and closing courtesies • use a marker to point out some important ideas, facts or figures on the blackboard • keep the time limit ...
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...takes steps the speaker needs to do to prepare the presentation. Audience analysis is one way a speaker can prepare the presentation’s effectiveness. The speaker must explore the different characteristics of the target audience. In the case of a quarterly sales meeting, the audience includes managers, salespeople, and customers. The speaker breaks down the audience characteristics and what demographics make up the analysis. This would include professional and nonprofessional. The speaker must also consider what channel of communication to use at the presentation to ensure meeting the expectations of the audience. This channel can be formal or informal. Formal communication is organized and managed. The information is shared with relevant people within the organization. Informal communication is used within the organization and not used with informational meetings outside the organization. Audience Characteristics The speaker must make sure every member of the audience can understand his or her presentation. The speaker can do this by having a clear understanding of the unique needs of the audience. The speaker must know of any similarities and differences in the audience. Stakeholders First consider who the stakeholders are. In the case of a quarterly sales meeting, the stakeholders are managers, salespeople, and customers. This is a combination of professionals and nonprofessionals. The presentation covers both viewpoints of the audience. Managers are...
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...Shipside, S. (2006). Perfect your presentations. London: Dorling Kindersley. Retrieved from Safari Books Online database. Recommended chapters or sections: Chapter 1: Preparation Supplemental reading: DuFrene, D. D., & Lehman, C. M. (2004). Concept, content, construction, and contingencies: Getting the horse before the PowerPoint cart. Business Communication Quarterly, 67(1). Retrieved from Business Source Premier database. Lopker, G., & Askeland, R. (2009). Presentation design. T+D, 63(3). Retrieved from Academic Search Premier database. Assignment Type: Individual Project Deliverable Length: Research Paper + at least 15 PowerPoint slides Points Possible: 110 Due Date: 1/20/2013 11:59:59 PM CT You are the newly appointed President of the local Chamber of Commerce. You are making your first presentation to the Chamber and want to make a good first impression. Your presentation will be based on the following topic, purpose, and audience. Topic: Expected U.S. GDP growth rate going forward Audience: Local chamber of commerce Purpose: To give business leaders an idea of what the economy may look like based on recent history and expected future conditions Part I Write a 600-750 word research paper given the topic, purpose, and audience information above. In addressing GDP, consider the following: Trends, forecasts, and statistics How GDP is determined Interpreting GDP Part II Prepare a PowerPoint presentation, consisting of at least 15...
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...Learning Team Charter Course | CJA 354 | All team members participated in the creation of this charter and agree with its contents (Please check) | Instructor | | Course Dates | | | Team Members / Contact InformationProvide each member's name and contact information. | Name | Team Member Skill InventoryIdentify each member's personal areas of strength and areas for improvement. | Name | Area of Contribution | Area for Improvement | | good communicator and good at giving oral presentations | writing, spelling,grammer | | good organizational skills and good team player | time management | | Presentational SkillsPublic Speaking | Time ManagementAPA | | Strong public speaker and technology oriented. | Time Management, writing grammer | | | | Learning Team Goal(s)Identify the group's goal(s) for the course. | * To complete each assignment as a team & have a successful outcome * To value what we learn in each class and utilize what we have learned to get the best grade possible in our team assignments as well as our individual assignments. | Achievement Barriers / Conflict ManagementIdentify potential barriers to the achievement of the team's goal. What preventive strategies can the team take to ensure success in this area? What action will be taken if it does occur? | Potential Barrier / Conflict | Preventive Strategy | Consequences | Team member withdraws | Communication | 1st- communicate...
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...Introduction Motivator Michael Scott once said, “As your boss, I sort of demand that you be an expert public speaker, just like me.” Michael is the worst: thinks he’s good, but is not. Connector Avoid being Michael Scott. Take Public Speaking Great class, but most of all, it’s important. Thesis and Preview Statement I value Public Speaking. It prepares students for the future, helps them get to know each other, and gives them confidence. Preparation for the Future Speaking in other classes Other classes have big presentations, too World History – Clash of Civilizations presentation College Prep Writing – final paper presentation HOSA – health competition Informal discussions in other classes Teachers/peers/coaches respect someone who can talk in front of others Post-high school education College – All sorts of opportunities to present Tech school – often, skills-based presentations are required Military – upper-level positions require you to speak publicly Post-college – doctors, lawyers, etc. all have to present Jobs Education Business/finance Physical fitness/trainer Health care – latest methods of disease prevention, etc. Various others Transition: “In the future, your public speaking skills will allow you to share what you know. But currently, they also allow you to share about yourself.” Get to know Each Other Hidden talents Sports Cooking Accomplishments Background information Who’s moved into Shakopee Family/economic situations of...
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...Bus 327 Presentation Project This time of the year, many company leaders are focused on long-range planning. This initiative looks at a planning cycle of 18-36 months and includes a clear expectation of where the company needs to be and where they are now. Objective: You have determined that over the next 12-15 months, a reduction in expenses will be required to effectively manage your household. Step 1. Evaluate the current financial position of your household budget and develop a strategy that reduces the expenses by 8-10%. Use the Family Budget Template to complete this exercise. Be realistic with the projections of both income and cost for the year. This template will cover the 2014 year. Only fill in those areas where you can show either money in or money out. Some areas may not pertain to your situation. (NOTE: You do not need to share the specific information in this template if you are not comfortable doing so). Step 2. Convince the family members (even if it is just you) to embrace this strategy and support the reductions suggested. You will do this by developing a persuasive PowerPoint presentation that includes the following components for discussion: * Family mission * Overview of the financial position for the household * Suggested areas for cost reduction and suggested strategies for these reductions * Compelling discussion as to why this needs to happen * Responsibilities/accountabilities assigned for completion of the objective * Any...
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...Friday at 8:15am- 11:30am Course Name: Composition Enhanced 45229 ASSIGNMENT 1 Topic: A process how to make good presentation for students in college. It is truly to said that, currently, people prefer to speak than write when expressing an own idea as well as opinion about something. However, amost people do not know how to make effective presentation as sharing in front of crowded. To make our ideas get logically and clearly, you make sure that you have some internal and external skills. If I have a chance, I will share with you my own best way to get a wonderful presentation. Here are several steps that you can follow. First of all, finding a topic as a begining step when make a demonstration. To do it well, we should indicate who is your audience? Because if we are asked by a group of people on a specific topic, actually we see that the audiences is interested in what we are going to say and let them know you have deep and large knowledge relate to current topic. Next, you will have to choose a specific and interesting topic that you intend. It can be choosing a topic that interests your audiences because joining in a presentation seemed to be hard for partly people, they will have a motivation to hear when some details are attractive or related to. You may take a topic that interests you strongly. If that topic really interests you, there also has a good opportunity that it is going to interest them. In case you do not excited about your topic, of course you lost...
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...HRMT 301 Assignment 3: Diversity Management Group Report / Presentation 60 Marks (15% of final course grade) Instructions: 1. This assignment requires you to prepare a written team report and deliver a team PowerPoint presentation of your key insights in class (content details required are noted below). 2. Prepare a word-processed file of no more than 7-8 pages double spaced, with a font size of 12. 3. Please include a cover page, and note your name and student ID # (this page will be included as part of your overall page count). 4. Please submit your assignment through dropbox on eCentennial by Friday, July 29, 2016 at 11:59 pm. Late papers will be penalized 2% per day (including weekends) unless extenuating circumstances prevail as per the School of Business Assignment Policy. 5. Be prepared to deliver a team 5 minute Powerpoint presentation on Friday, July 29, 2016.Teams will need to bring a softcopy of their presentation and submit a printed copy in class. 6. The paper must be authored by the HRMT 301 students to be graded. 7. To assist you in preparing your paper please review Chapter 2 in your text, as well as the supporting chapter’s Powerpoint slides. I also encourage you to visit the Ontario Human Rights web site at http://www.ohrc.on.ca and/or The Ontario Ministry of Labour web site at: http://www.labour.gov.on.ca/english/ for assistance too. 8. You must conduct secondary research and cite a minimum of 3 different sources utilizing standard APA format...
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...Creating a PowerPoint presentation, or deck, for your business plan is a quick, to-the-point means of revealing your best selling points to those reviewing it, while still sending over your more detailed plan. The question is, how do you organize and minimize the breadth of a business plan into a short PowerPoint presentation? First, it’s recommended that you use the 10–20–30 rule: 10 slides, 20 minutes and a minimum 30-point font. Follow these additional tips to create a winning deck: 1. Your first slide is your title slide, which provides the name of the business, your name, title and contact information, plus a slogan if you have one. During the presentation, you can read the slide and add in a sentence that describes what it is you do. 2. The next slide should introduce a problem that persists and is relatable to your target market. Statistics can help you support your comments, but cite only a couple at best. You want the audience to relate to the problem or at least understand how it affects others. 3. The third slide should get to your solution. Briefly describe in simple terms how your business has figured out how to alleviate the problem you mentioned in slide 2. Make sure the audience understands that you have a unique approach. You might also add a few words to support your overall value proposition. 4. Next, you want to explain how you'll make money. What are your revenue sources? Who are your customers? What is your pricing structure? Then talk briefly about...
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...Hello ILC! In my 4th year of study, I would have to spend 8 months working on a project in a developing country. I could work on a health care delivery system, do an environmental assessment, create a marketing or small business development plan with local entrepreneurs, address key issues such as child labor or HIV/AIDS, and the list goes on. With a good mark in English, I hope to get accepted into this program. I’ve never taken an online course so I did not know exactly what to expect. I am finding it more difficult than the English course that I took in day school. I also find that it is twice as much work. However, in day school, a lot of the marking is through class discussions, presentation, and overall behavior in class. Because ILC is independent and there are no teachers to mark a student on presentations discussions, etc, it makes sense that there would be more work to cover. I like this course a lot more than my last English course. I love writing. In day school, we did a lot of writing, but there was always a lot of pressure to finish it at a certain date and perfectly. I absolutely love how I can work at my own pace think about what I am writing thoroughly without stress. It makes things much easier. I work at Zellers as a Fashion Sales Associate. And I have found that balancing school and work has become so much more easier by taking this...
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...English for Presentations & Public Speaking Useful phrases, vocabulary and tips January 15, 2008 Authored by: Geoffrey Smih Contents PREPARATION ............................................................................................................. 3 OBJECTIVE ................................................................................................................... 3 AUDIENCE .................................................................................................................... 3 VENUE ......................................................................................................................... 3 TIME AND LENGTH ........................................................................................................ 3 METHOD ...................................................................................................................... 3 CONTENT ..................................................................................................................... 4 STRUCTURE ..................................................................................................................... 5 1 INTRODUCTION .......................................................................................................... 5 2 BODY OF PRESENTATION ............................................................................................ 5 3 CONCLUSION .......................................................................................
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...Throughout this semester taking this course I have learned a lot about different Health goals that I can apply through life. There were also five top presentations that I really enjoyed and five that I did not really understand or really was not able to get into it or the first presentation that I really enjoyed was health goal number eighty by Cody Walker. He spoke about investigating public and international health needs. He taught the class about different health agencies that help us such as the National Institutes of Health, Food and Drug Administration and the Indian Health Services. He also talked about poverty in other countries compared to us in the United States. The next presentation that I enjoyed was Deziree Cobbs and she spoke on health goal number sixteen. This health goal was I will practice Abstinence from Sex. She spoke about what the topic really was and not just its definition. She talked about the benefits of practicing abstinence which are promoting good health, safety, following law, self respect, and most of all good character. Annaliese Shuler presentation I also enjoyed. She did here presentation on Developing Skills to Prevent Eating disorders. She talked about what an eating disorder was and also the different types of disorders that I did not know about. She also spoke about the reasons why people have eating disorders. A few reasons why people have eating disorders is because of there body image, their discomfort with their sexual maturity, and pressure...
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...the spectators attention from beginning to end; with the expectation of generating a dialogue when it’s over. Microsoft’s PowerPoint has the tools to get the job done. Creating a presentation isn’t as difficult as some may think. By following a few steps anyone can create a show that will impress with images, pictures and other visuals that can be animated with sound and other affects while successfully delivering a hard to forget message. Although versatile enough to transform any moment or information into a visual cornucopia, the process is time consuming. To begin, schedule and reserve time to complete the project in a timely fashion with allotment for previewing and editing. Gather and have all your information together and organized; message, graphics and other objects. PowerPoint offers several pre-formatted thematic options with background and orientation, text, font size, type \ style; and color scheme that help guide the content and format to the end. “Professionally designed standard layouts help you save time by formatting and creating content. You then can modify these layouts to create custom slides to fit your specific needs”(Gary B. Shelly, Thomas J. Cashman, Misty E. Vermaat, n.d., p. PPT 2). Title slides give the audience an idea of what the presentation is about and where it’s heading. With a theme set, either paste text from an external source or create by typing and download objects into default text and content boxes purposed to...
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