PROJECT MANAGEMENT

PRESENTATIONS

Week 7

Propedeuse ICM 2010-2011School of Communication & Media - INHOLLAND

Presentations

Why?

• Provide information

• ‘Captive audience’ (opportunity to highlight certain issues)

• Get the audience on your side

• Can be more convincing than written report

Presentations

Contents of the Presentation

• What are the objectives? (e.g. to motivate, persuade, train or sell something?)

• What is the topic? What do you want to highlight?

• How much time do you have?

• How will you present the information?

• What questions will you be asked at the end of your presentation?

Presentations

One word of advice….

• Practice!

Practice!

Practice!

Presentations

One word of advice….

Practice:

• Speaking WITHIN the time limit

• Using any aids ESPECIALLY electronic equipment

• AND BE ON TIME!

Presentations

What goes into a successful presentation?

Verbal:

Speak clearly and loudly enoughSpeak at a good tempo (not too fast)Use good grammarStay within the time limitUse humour when appropriate

Presentations

What goes into a successful presentation?

Non-verbals:

Be on timeBe aware of your posture & body languageUse eye contactThink positivelyTry to look confident, ESPECIALLY if you are not feeling

confident!

Presentations

Structure of the Presentation

• Introduction

• Main Body

• Conclusion

Presentations

Structure of the ‘The Project Manager’ Presentation

• Introduce yourself

• Briefly outline the plan (state the main points)

• Prepare yourself for questions - consider what questions you may be

asked - decide how you will answer these questions

Presentations

Structure of the ‘The Project Manager’ Presentation

• Introduce yourself

• Briefly outline the plan (state the main points)

• Prepare yourself for questions - consider what questions you may be

asked - decide how you will answer these questions