IT’S RIGHTEOUSZakiya L. Eleby, Kevin Howard,Lisa Thomas

EFFECTIVEEFFECTIVE PRESENTATIONSPRESENTATIONS

ObjectivesObjectives

Become aware of the important elements of a presentation.

Three key skills that can help deliver an effective presentation

OrganizationOrganization Verbal Skill Self-confidence

The 10 Worst HumanThe 10 Worst Human

FearsFears0101 Speaking before a groupSpeaking before a group

0202 HeightsHeights

0303 Insects and bugsInsects and bugs

0404 Financial problemsFinancial problems

0505 Deep WaterDeep Water

0606 SicknessSickness

0707 DeathDeath

0808 FlyingFlying

0909 LonelinessLoneliness

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Self-Confidence

Systemic Desensitization.

Cognitive Modification

Visualize

Skills Training

PRACTICE!!!!PRACTICE!!!!

‘If I had eight hours to chop down a tree, I’d

spend six sharpening my

axe!’

Abraham Lincoln

Audience Analysis

Understand AudienceUnderstand Audience

Who is in your audience? Who is in your audience? Are they novice / key members for making Are they novice / key members for making

decisions? decisions? Why are they there?Why are they there? What do they know about you?What do they know about you? What is their current knowledge of the What is their current knowledge of the

topic?topic? What do they want / need to know?What do they want / need to know? What is their background / experience / What is their background / experience /

Education?Education?

Research the TopicResearch the Topic

What are the key books/journals/websites relating What are the key books/journals/websites relating to your topic?to your topic?

Is there someone in particular that you should Is there someone in particular that you should interview for information?interview for information?

Do you have any existing notes on the topic?Do you have any existing notes on the topic? Are there any other sources that you think could Are there any other sources that you think could

be useful?be useful?

Success occurs when opportunity meets preparation.

Body - Tell StoriesBody - Tell Stories

Good stories have Good stories have Interesting, clear beginningsInteresting, clear beginningsProvocative, engaging content in the Provocative, engaging content in the

middlemiddleA clear, logical conclusionA clear, logical conclusionClear Take away’s Clear Take away’s Can be related to the point that you want Can be related to the point that you want

to maketo make

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GREAT DELIVERY OF PRESENTATIONS

• Voice• Managing Time• Language• Movement• Body Language

VOICE

BODY LANGUAGE

The PRESENTATION…