Best Practices of Giving a Quality Presentation
Published on Jan 28, 2019
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Best Practices of Giving a Quality Presentation
By: Audrey Eddins
Your headline should capture the audience, while giving a short one sentence summary.
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Image Use Considerations:
- Cohesiveness
- Content
When using images in a presentation you want to make sure that each one relates to the rest. Another thing to consider is what information does the image deliver to the presentation. For example: For this presentation, I used all abstract photos regarding presentations as the background photos. No matter what kind of theme you choose, make sure it stays consistent.
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Research
- Be competent in your topic
- Be able to answer questions about your presentation
Make sure you aren't simply doing the bare minimum when it comes to researching your topic. You want to be sure you can talk freely about your presentation without limited knowledge.
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Engagement
- Elaborate key ideas with stories
- Allow space for questions
- Smile
- Eye contact
Adding personal stories in a presentation help engage the audience. The story should of course be an aid to your topic, and actually act as a supplement for the point you are trying to get across. Also make sure you are smiling and making eye contact, make your audience feel invited!
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Prepare & Practice
- Avoid reading from notes
- Rehearse your presentation
- Make the presentation conversational
Preparing for a presentation is a key component of a quality presentation. To ensure your audience is engaged, try to make it feel conversational, instead of rehearsed, although you definitely should rehearse it. When you are confident in the material you are presenting, you will be able to present it with a natural demeanor which is more appealing than simply reading.
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Time
- Manage your time
- Stick to key points
- Don't exhaust elaboration
- Know what time is alloted or would be appropriate and prepare for that
If there is a time limit for your presentation, make sure you account for it. To ensure your audience is engaged and leaves with the message you intend, stick to key points and don't elaborate to the point that you lose your audience. You want your presentation to be effective and engaging!
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Professional
- Language
- Dress
- Demanor
While you want your audience to feel comfortable, you still want to appear professional. Make sure you are still using appropriate and professional language, even if you want it to feel more conversational. Dress appropriately and of course be respectful to your audience and look presentable.
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Wrap up
- Smooth transition
- Questions?
- Give thanks
Its always less awkward when you address your presentation is coming to an end, rather than ending abruptly. Always allow for questions at the end of your presentation to make sure your audience's needs are being met. And lastly, thank your audience for participating and listening respectfully.
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