The 10 minute Better Presentation (PowerPoint presentation)
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How
often have you heard someone say
they'd rather die than give a speech? Well, a little pre-talk
anxiety is perfectly natural, what we'll help resolve here is
the dry mouth, trembling hands and blank mind syndrome. We'll
help you begin, because starting is half the work!
If you only remember one thing from this piece, then
let it be that 'Audiences love to be entertained, they relate
to storytelling', so...... present them with a STORY!
As
internal organisational pressures increase,
companies rely more on oral and visual presentations for communication,
emphasising the importance of soft skills, whilst trying to
reduce the forest of bureaucratic paper...
Fact:
A one hour illustrated talk = 50 typed pages
of text
Fact:
A
presentation can be twice as effective as a report
Fact:
The
average listener's attention span < 20 minutes
Fact:
YOU
have < 2 minutes to establish yourself with YOUR
audience
...
audiences are increasingly,
visually sophisticated, they commonly expect presentations
with rich media content and refined graphics, but it is unlikely
that you are a professional producer, you don't need to be
a professional actor, just act professionally and by remembering
that it's a 'Show' you can turn things to your advantage and
give yourself the edge you need
There's
no great secret,
or mystery to presentations, follow the method below (even if
you think you've been there and done that), and put it to the
test.
The advice is free, its confidential (we don't know who
you are), and you never need to thank us, but, please recommend
us to your colleagues if you want to let them into the secret,
if you don't, then at least tell your friends!
Don't rush ahead, follow the suggestions as they're made.
This crib list has been produced from years of distilled experience,
we hope it will make your presentations a little easier.
Lastly, don't be fooled by anyone who says presenting
is a natural talent, it can be learned just like anything else,
read what follows to get that 'edge'...
Review their written comments with a surgeon's scalpel
Venue
Check - do it well before the big day
--->
If possible, visit the room to check on equipment
and seating layout
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Footnote:
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seen recommendations against
using professional presentation software, suggesting that
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we'll help take the hassle out of presentations!
