For Corporate Trainers

Presentation Basics

8 points of Effective Presentations

Watch-outs

Summary

• In-person advantage– Use voice fluctuations to engage audience

– Move around and do not hide behind a podium

• Understandable– Keep fonts consistent, no more than two sizes

• Memorable; the Rule of Three– Three is the optimal number of information nuggets a

human can consume and remember; neuroscientists

suggest

Emotional• Story telling to connect with emotion

• Do not confuse people with excess data

Text first • Color and visual appeal next

Select background and font• Keep fonts consistent, no more than two sizes

Images to support content• All images should connect back to the message

and be relevant

• Be mindful of copyright requirements

• Photos preferred over clipart

Graphics• For simplifying complex information

Special effects• Animation to add emphasis

• Slide transitions capture the audience

Hyperlinks to Additional Content• Additional slides

• Programs

• Internet content or videos

Audience Interaction • Online tools for remote audiences

• In-person tools for in-person presentations

• Mixed audiences- use tools to engage audiences in

the room and online at the same time

Too Much Detail• Too much data will lose most people

• Even technical people connect with emotion and clarity

Boring the Audience • Monotone, unanimated in-person delivery

Confusing the Audience• Unclear language

• Jargon or overuse of buzzwords

• Using language the target audience does not understand

Be clear, memorable and emotional

Use in-person advantages

Engage the audience

Present at the appropriate level

Use visually appealing aides

•Visuals are aides, the presenters

delivery is paramount