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Presentation Pointers
Preparing a professional PresentationSlide2
Elements of a powerful presentation
Professional presence
Clean Presentation Slides
Compelling information
Supportive Elements
Strong
Speaking
Actionable
Next StepsSlide3
Professional Presence
Wear a suit/Professional Attire
Wear the suit right
Includes a JacketIncludes a tie (sigh)
Includes a belt
Don’t over accessorize
Shoe Shine Makes You ShineBe Clean CutSlide4
Clean presentation Slides
Function first
Can the slides be read easily?
Do the slides progress logically?Minimize wording
words only serve as cues
Animations and effects
Should serve a purposeToo many are a distraction
Provide relevant visuals
Supports
message
Audience Appropriate
Color coordinated
Keep it simple and sharp
Determine presentation pace prior
Quick or deliberate transitions?Slide5
Compelling
Information
Properly prepared
knowledge
“you have questions, we have answers”
Presented with purpose
Directs audience toward vision
Recommendations carry conviction
Shows understanding
wisdom
Data / market supports decisionsSlide6
Supportive elements
Handouts
Financials
Supportive articlesStrategic outlineetc.
A Caveat:
Don’t have handouts for handouts sake!Slide7
Supportive elements
White boards
Plan use prior
Flip chartsGood for interactive activities videos
Change of pace
Relevant to messageSlide8
Strong Speaking
Preparation
Provides pace
prevents “Umms”Project your voiceBe Conversational and confident
Don’t mumble
Be aware of body language
Engage audience Slide9
Actionable next steps
What was the end purpose of the presentation?
Should align with recommendations
Do you want a raise?Do you want to end world hunger?
Do you want to graduate?
Provide steps to make your recommendations reality
Ex. Pass Sport finance 12/4/13 – [
list responsible party here
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