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By Prof JRS

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Objective of Learningy To be able to think and organize a presentation.y Use presentation aids effectively.y Learn to analyze the Audience.y Exercise appropriate audience control.y Grasp the essentials of effective body language.y Get a boost in self esteem by becoming an effective

speaker.y To be aware of strengths and areas for improvements.

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P resentation Methodsy Power Point.

y Extemporaneous Delivery.

y Impromptu Delivery.

y Speaking from the Manuscript.

y Speaking from Memory.

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Pl anning considerationsy Aim of the presentationy Scopey

Audience analysisy Organizing contentsy Structure formulationy Presentation aidsy T ime managementy Delivery strategy y Ground worky Rehearsal.

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Know your audiencey Audience characteristics.

A) Emotive(people oriented).

B) Directive type.C) Reflective(serious type).D) Supportive type.

. Size and composition.

. Audience interest in topic.

. Familiarity /understanding of the topic.

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S tructurey Opener.y Preview- the road map.y Body

A) T he key areasB) Transitions- the hooksC) Supporting sub themes

y Review- the restatement.y Close.

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P resentation Aids (Audio/visua ls) A) Visible, pictorial, colorful and innovative

B) 7 words, 10 lines, 1 inch at 30 ft.

B) Clear, easily understood, of one idea

C) Simplicity avoiding clutter, using design/overlays

D) Functionality

E) Extent of usage.

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G round worky Seating plan

y Dress

y Nervousness

y Rehearsals.

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Openery Entry of the Presenter.y Commencement of the Presentation.

A) Catchy and imaginative slide show(attentiongrabber-10 seconds).B) Anecdotes relating to the subject(10 seconds).C) Use of myths and idioms.D) Use of funny exclamation.E) Audio/video clippings.

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Im pact re lating techniques A) Have an eye contact.

B) Keep the audience engaged.

C) Be alert for indicators of boredom of listeners.

. D)To remove boredom : Ask questions, move close,humor.

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E lem ents of G ood ta lkingy Voice Quality : Pitch, tone, delivery speed and volume.

y Style : Blending pitch, speed and volume- Self analysis.

y Word Choice : Choose words in listeners vocabulary.

y Adaptation- Combined effect of words, deep rich voice, clear diction and stylistic flourish.

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B ody Language A) Are you interested in what you are saying ?B) Are you making your presence felt ?

C) Gestures- Physical movements of arms, legs, torso,head.D)Eye contact.E) Movement.f) Confidence, Sincerity, T horoughness andFriendliness.

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Question and Answer Sessiony Listen to the audience.

y Perceive the hidden content, emotions related to issue.

y Affirm the audience s participation.

y Finally talk to reach out to the audience A) Paraphrase.

B) Take T ime.C) Answer issue by issue.D) Appreciate the audience.

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H ow to dea l with disagree m ents ?

A) Agree.

B) Re-approach.

C) Arbitrate.

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H ow to dea l with disruptions ? A) Be calm and maintain composure.

B) Take action.

C) Be flexible.

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W e conc lude

A mighty thing is eloquence : nothing else so muchrules the world.

- Pope Paul II