How to present ideas and information better…

…a whistlestop tour

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Start with a plan

Who…

…are you presenting your ideas or information to?

…have you got?

How long…

…are you doing this?

Why…

What do you want people to think / feel / do?*

*better to pick one of these to be able to focus on achieving this aim

WHO

*there is no such thing as a ‘generic’ presentation!

+HOW LONG+WHY

WHAT*=

7 top things to take away

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Use these principles for meetings as well (it’s not all about powerpoint!)

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Make up to 4 points per slide (no more)

And don’t read out what’s been written down. People will be less likely to take in information if you do this.

but if you are using powerpoint, then…

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People take in information differently. Present the same information in different ways.

4

Use ‘trigger’ words to connect with different learning styles

Hear what happens…We can see in this situation…You will feel that…

3

Be inspired by the internet!

wordle.net infogr.am

…and many more

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Focus.

Restrict your presentation to what you want to achieve.

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Don’t assume anyone will be interested in what you have to say.

Make it interesting.

Thank you!

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