Quotations on presentations

Give your comments on the quotations below.

· It takes one hour of preparation for each minute of a presentation.

· Top presenters have total control of their fears. They make fear their slave, not the master.

· Be sincere, be brief, be seated.

· I do not object to people looking at their watches when I am speaking. But I strongly object when they start shaking them to make certain they are still going.

· No one can remember more than 3 points.

· A great speaker is first a great person who happens to speak well.

B

Answer the following questions:

1. What is a presentation?

2. For what purposes are presentations made in business?

3. What do you need to know about your audience?

4. What makes a presentation effective?

5. What is the worst presentation you have ever experienced?

6. Can you recall a memorable presentation you’ve seen? What was it that made the speaker unforgettable?

7. Do you enjoy giving presentations or generally try to avoid them?

8. Even experienced presenters can make mistakes during a presentation. Can you give any examples?

C

Think of a good presenter you know. Explain why he/she is a great speaker. What makes a good presenter? Choose 3 core factors and explain why they are vital.

What other factors are important? Discuss them with your partner.

D

Being a skilful presenter takes a lot more than preparation and practice. Good presenters also possess certain skills. What are they? Discuss with your partner and make notes on the characteristics of a good presenter.

Then study the following list and put a tick (v) next to the ones you possess. No individual will meet all the points, but the successful presenter will make a conscious effort to continually improve his/her presentation skills.

A good presenter should be……..

· an excellent communicator with a clear speaking voice

· extremely well informed about current events in the area you are covering

· able to communicate with a live audience

· able to work as part of a team

· able to take constructive criticism

· capable of writing their own scripts if necessary

· capable of staying calm under pressure and be able to react positively in a crisis

· be able to use technical equipment

· be accurate and organized

A good presenter should have……..

· A gregarious personality and a confident manner

· Fantastic improvisation skills

How many ticks do you have on your list? Can you add any other qualities to the list?

E

Here is some advice for presenters. Put a cross against any of the advice you don’t agree with and briefly explain why.

Preparation

Arrive one hour early.

Meet, touch, and talk to the attendees before the presentation begins.

Memorize the first two minutes.

Use cheat sheets to write down the first three to five words you will say for each key item.

Have something showing on the screen when they walk in – the title page of your presentation.

Opening

In the first twenty minutes you must:

Capture their attention and interest

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