engi9100 effective presentation skills
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Effective PresentationSkills
Adapted from: Dr. Leonard M. Lye
Associate Dean (Graduate Studies)
Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science
Memorial University of Newfoundland
At what times in your career might
you have to give a presentation?
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Presentation
You may be required to give a presentation to:
a class as part of a course requirement
audiences at a technical conference
examiners of your thesis
clients of a project
potential employers about yourself
the public about why they should elect you
What is a Presentation? The preparation and delivery of essential
information in a logical, succinct manner leading to
productive result
Types:
Persuasive (proposals or sales)
Informative (transfer/sharing information) Briefing (presenting to higher ups)
Instructional (teaching)
Combination of above (thesis, research paper)
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Presentation Planning Process
Proper Prior Planning Prevents Poor Presentations
(P6)
Six steps:
1. Establish objectives
2. Analyze the audience
3. Create a preliminary plan
4. Select resources
5. Organize and develop material
6. Practice and evaluate
Step 1: Establish Objectives Provides focus and answers.
Why are you making this presentation?
What reaction do you want from the audience?
What do you want to happen as a result of your
presentation?
Dont try to cover everything.
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Step 2: Analyze the Audience
Answers the questions:
Who is in the audience?
Why are they listening to you?
What is their level of knowledge of the subject?
What are they interested in hearing?
Do they expect data or concepts?
How do they like to receive information?
Step 3: Create a Preliminary Plan
A conceptual guide that includes:
Objectives
Audience information
3 to 5 main ideas
Supporting factual information
What you will cover
Level of detail
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Step 4: Select Resources
Resource materials include:
Stories/theories
Charts, graphs, tables
Equations/models
Pictures
Videos
Other information that supports your main ideas
Step 5: Organize and Develop Material
OPENINGBriefly state what
you will be talking about and
why
BODYTalk details
CONCLUSIONBriefly
summarize the key information
Be concrete
(use examples, statistics, reiteration,
com arison
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Opening or Introduction
Second most important part of presentation
Information the audience will retain about you
Establish relationship with audience
Include hook
Outline content
Body -The Hook
Attracts the interest of the audience
Introduces the content of presentation
Types
Incentive
Surprise
Curiosity
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Conclusion
Most important part of presentation
Recall the hook
Repeat the message
Transition to action
decision, questions
Stay in control until the end
Step 6: Practice and Evaluate Practicing and self-evaluation are key!
Practice out loud at least twice
Dont memorize
Allow 1 minute per slide on average (e.g. 15
minutes talk, use 15 slides).
STAY ON TIMEleave time for questions
Practice with a trial audience
Practice if possible in the actual venue
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Delivering your presentation SPEAK
S= Simplify your materialless is more
P= Prepare and practice
E= Enthusiasm
A= Anxietychannel it
K= Knowledge of your subject
Enthusiasm
Your most potent weapon
If you do not seem excited by your idea or talk,
why should the audience be?
Wakes em up
Makes people dramatically more receptive
Gets you loosened up, breathing, moving around
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Anxiety/Fear/Nervousness
glossophobia(or speech anxiety) the fear of public
speaking; from the Greek glssa, meaning tongue,
andphobos, meaning fear or dread.
Source: Wikipedia
GlossophobiaSymptoms include:
intense anxiety prior to, or simply at the thought of
having to verbally communicate with any group,
avoidance of events which focus the group's
attention on individuals in attendance,
physical distress, nausea, or feelings of panic insuch circumstances (inability to breathe, inability to
stand up, inability to operate brain).
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Dealing with Anxiety
Move around, use large gestures, wave your arms,
stand on chairs.
Go to the washroom first
SMILE and maintain a positive attitude.
Maintain good posturestand tall, chest out.
Everyone feels this way.
Good news: Nobody has died by giving a
presentation yet!
Pre-presentation StrategiesArrive early
Check media equipment
Locate and check light and temperature controls
Review your notes
Use the loo, toilet, washroom, or WC
Do deep breathing
Relax and stay calm
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Verbal Communication Techniques
How you say something is just as important as whatyou say.
Project your voicedont mumble
Maintain an appropriate pacedont rush
Use familiar words e.g. facilitate = help
Use clear, correct, and concise words
Make smooth transitionsfirst, as a result, on theother hand, next, etc.
Avoid the use of fillersumms, ahs, ...
Non-verbal Communication Techniques
DO NOT speak to the screen, floor, back wall,
ceiling, or anywhere other than the audience.
Find a friendly face in multiple locations around the
room. Make eye contact.
Identify a nodder, and speak to him or her (better
still, more than one) Make each person in the audience think you are
talking to her or him personally
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Introducing Your Presentation
Capture your audience attention
Prepare your audience
Review your presentation objectives
Be optimistic
Make positive comments
Show confidence
SMILEhelps to relax you
Introduction Techniques
Six methods:
1. Ask a rhetorical question. What is considered an
effective presentation?
2. Ask for a show of hands. How many of you love
public speaking?3. Use an interesting or famous quotation.
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Introduction Techniques
Six methods:
4. Define a term: What is glossophobia?
5. Share a personal experience
At my first conference talk, one of the most famous
people in my field was in the audience. Oh S____!
6. Tell a joke be sensitive
Finishing FINISH ON TIME!
Audiences essentially stop listening when your
time is up.
Simply truncate and conclude.
Leave time for questions.
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Dealing with Questions (Hard)
Dealing with Questions (Easy)
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Handling Questions
Expect questionsopportunity to connect with youraudience.
Prepare yourself by thinking of questions you mighthave if you heard your presentation.
Be prepared to not know the answer to a question.
Nothing is wrong with saying I dont know.
Wait for the questionjot it down if possible.
Repeat the questionto make sure you understand it.
Answer the question. Clarify question, if needed.
Remember! Keep it Short and Sweet (KISS)
Dont let technology dominate your message
Use plain background
Use common fonts
Use simple graphs and tables
Dont clutter up your page
Limit use of colour
Plan to uncover rather than to cover
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Concluding Remarks
You dont have to be outstanding to stand out.
You will attend 50x as many talks as you give.
Watch other peoples talks, and pick up ideas for
what to do and what not to do.
The greatest ideas are worthless if you keep
them to yourself.
1 minute PresentationDeliverable:
One PowerPoint slide to accompany your talk.
Slide must be uploaded to D2L before 5 pm Friday, October2
Information should include:
Name
Program/research area
Where you are from
Your hidden talent or skill, funny anecdote, anything notobvious.
Anything else you would like us to know ( remember, youneed to speak for a minute)
mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]