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The document provides tips for effective presentation skills. It discusses what a presentation is, preparing a presentation which includes organizing material, writing the presentation, deciding the method, using visual aids, managing the event, and dealing with questions. It also discusses common presentation problems like podium panic, eye contact, body language, and voice. The document gives advice on overcoming nervousness, maintaining eye contact, positive body language, using your voice well, preparing content, appearance, and keys to an effective presentation.

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Presentation Skills ( (Unsaved-310646992792206574) )

The document provides tips for effective presentation skills. It discusses what a presentation is, preparing a presentation which includes organizing material, writing the presentation, deciding the method, using visual aids, managing the event, and dealing with questions. It also discusses common presentation problems like podium panic, eye contact, body language, and voice. The document gives advice on overcoming nervousness, maintaining eye contact, positive body language, using your voice well, preparing content, appearance, and keys to an effective presentation.

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Presentation Skills

• . What is a Presentation? A presentation is a means of communication


which can be adapted to various speaking situations, such as talking
to a group, addressing a meeting or briefing a team. To be effective,
step-by-step preparation and the method and means of presenting
the information should be carefully considered.
• . Preparing a Presentation • • • • • • • Organizing the Material
Writing Your Presentation Deciding the Presentation Method Working
with Visual Aids Managing the Event Coping with Presentation Nerves
Dealing with Questions.
• PROBLEMS OF PRESENTAION • Podium Panic • Eye Contact • Body
Language • Voice
• Podium Panic For some people, the thought of giving a presentation is
more frightening than falling off a cliff, financial difficulties, snakes and
even death.
• Dealing with Podium Nervousness is usually invisible Be yourself
Practice deep breathing/ visualization techniques Begin in your comfort
zone Check out the room in advance Concentrate on the message Begin
with a slow, well prepared intro; have a confident and clear conclusion
Be prepared and practice
• 11. Eye Contact • Never let them out of your sight. • Looking them in
the eye makes them feel that they are influencing what you say. • Eye
contact allows the presentation to approximate conversation—the
audience feels much more involved.
• 12. How to Make Eye Contact While Giving an Oral Presentation •
Prepare your presentation. • Make note of important points • When
you are speaking to people, look them in the eye. • Give your entire
presentation to yourself, in the mirror • Go for it!
• . Body Language NO-NO’s • • • • • • • Lean on or grip the podium Rock
or sway in place Stand immobile Use a single gesture repeatedly
Examine or bite your fingernails Cross your arms in front of your chest
Use obviously practiced or stilted gestures • • • • • • • Lean into the
microphone Shuffle your notes unnecessarily Tighten your tie or
otherwise play with your clothing Crack your knuckles Jangle change or
key in your pocket Click or tap your pen, pencil or pointer Chew gum or
eat candy
• . Voice • Pronunciation • Vocalized pauses • Overuse of stock
expressions • Substandard grammar • Rate of speech • Volume • Pitch
or tone • Emphasis
• . Preparing Content 3 A’s • Analyze your AUDIENCE. • Define what
ACTION you want them to take. • Arrange your ARGUMENT to move
them.
• . Appearance – A speaker should dress in a manner that will
effectively communicate your message. Dress appropriately for
the occasion, not too dressy or too casual. Your appearance
can create a positive first impression, and make you more
credible and believable. “General Guidelines: Always look
professional.
• Key Secrets of Effective Presentation: 1. Be Prepared 2. Give yourself
to the audience 3. Stay Relaxed 4. Add Natural Humour 5. Plan your
Body and Hand Positions 6. Pay attention to all details 7. Maintain
your anxiety- 8. Never Apologize, Confess or make Excuses 9. Give the
audience all the enthusiasm you want back 10. Get the audience
involved in your presentation
Q1 How do you overcome nervousness during presentation?
• Know your topic. ...
• Get organized. ...
• Practice, and then practice some more. ...
• Challenge specific worries. ...
• Visualize your success. ...
• Do some deep breathing. ...
• Focus on your material, not on your audience. ...
• Don't fear a moment of silence.
• ow many steps are there for making a good presentation

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