Hits and Tips

How to prepare effective presentations
Preparation takes about 9 times the speech time.

Initial considerations:

• Purpose - aims and objectives

• Information  - to be gathered

• Timing -how long to speak?

• Audience - size and subject knowledge 

• Location - for travel and room layout

• Logistics - size of room, equipment

Writing the Presentation:
Logical structure and sequence with a Beginning/ Middle/ End, so:

• Easy to follow

• Easier to deliver

Presentation notes:

• Use note cards to help

• Keep notes to a minimum - use bullet points

Visual Aids:
Keep simple so they:

• Help understanding

• Make a greater impact

• Consider - the font used, the amount of information and colour

Rehearse
To ensure the presentation:

• Follows a logical structure

• Gets across the key points

• Is geared to the audience type and size

• Sticks to the time allowed

• Remember that the first 3 minutes are critical

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