Jon Boyes Curriculum and Work-Related Learning Officer Presentation skills

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Presentation skills

Session objectivesIdentify the characteristics of an effective presentation Structure an effective presentation Identify techniques for maintaining audience interestIdentify techniques for coping with nervesPlan and deliver a short presentation

Presentation skills

What makes an effective presentation?Put your points into themes:ContentDelivery (behaviour of presenter) Resources

Presentation skills

Planning/preparationClear objectives what do you want to achieve?Target audience: their needs format?Mind map brainstorm list content Structure Intro: who you are, purpose of presentation benefits to audience. IMPACT!Middle: key messages, content arranged in themes/sectionsConclusion/summary: take away message/call to actionPresentation plan with timings

Presentation skills

Body languageAct confident, feel confidentLarge personal spaceEye contact with audienceOpen body languageStanding upright with shoulders backUse your hands for emphasis but avoid flapping

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Do...Illustrate your key messages, eg.a startling statistic or imagea quotation from someone famous that applies to your messageUse personal stories and easy examples to help illustrate your pointsInvolve your audience interaction Ask questions to involve, establish rapport and support your argumentsPractice, Practice, Practice

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Dont...http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lpvgfmEU2CkPresentation skills

Donts a recapJust read your slidesScript everythingPut too much information on a slideGo overboard with fancy effects, they distract from you and your key messagesPresentation skills

ExercisePrepare and deliver a 3 minute presentation on one of the following themes:The perfect weekendThe invention that will change your lifeThe Exeter University StudentPresentation skills

Coping with nervesControlling your environment and handling pressurePractice using any equipmentPlan B if technology fails you eg. PPT formatsRecognising adrenalin gives you an edgePace yourself most people speak too fast if nervousThe more you practice and run through it, the more natural it becomesUse crib cards with brief notes if you need to remember lots of informationPractice under pressureDeep breathing

Presentation skills

SummaryClear objectivesStructure: Intro - Middle SummaryWork to a timed planLearn from your favourite presenters what they say and how they say itRemember what not to do...Calm nerves by deep breathing, slowing down, controlling your environment, having a back up plan and plenty of PRACTICEPresentation skills