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tips on making great presentations

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Start with a specific objective

What do you want to achieve with the presentation? Write this down for your own

reference

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Write down your message

One overall umbrella thought must form the basis of your presentation. If the audience remembers nothing else, they must remember this message. Write this down before you

begin

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Organize

3Start with an attention-grabber opening and go on to structure your presentation so it has

a proper intro, body and conclusion—like a story. There should be no loose ends. Summarize, recommend, and suggest action

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Keep it short

Less always says more. The more words you use, the more you end up diluting the point.

Use slides as your cue cards and talk rather than read out everything on the slide.

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Be persuasive

Make it about them—not you. Nobody wants to hear something that makes no difference to them.

Make them care

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Keep it interactive

6People learn by doing. People learn through self discovery And

people love hearing themselves talk So keep the audience engaged in activities

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Energize your audience

Stick to specifics and encourage your audience to suggest and discover action points on what you are telling them. No

message is worthwhile unless it has an actionable aspect to it.

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Everyone loves a good show—and remembers it.Throw in some surprises into your presentation so that it becomes easier to recall.

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Add some drama

Intel’s Craig Barrett spices up his presentation with a blue-faced rock group

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Use pictures that say something

Presenters love using pictures. But it’s important to use pictures that actually add value rather than just prove a point already well made.

Clipart too should be used only sparingly.

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Get the branding right

If you’re making a business presentation, make sure your presentation gives the look and feel of your company. Brand is not limited to logo everywhere. Branding

is an entire culture

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Tips on making great presentations1. Start with an objective2. Write down your message3. Organize, summarize4. Keep it short5. Be persuasive6. Keep it interactive7. Energize your audience8. Add some drama9. Use pictures that say something10. Get the branding right

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Design hints

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If everything is highlighted-- nothing stands out

                  

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Be consistent---all through

same fontssame picture style

same colors same language

same namessame place

                  

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Make sure design emphasizes, not overwhelms

                  

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Reduce processing time                   

Avoid information overloadMake standalone instant sense

Interpret complex stuff

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Delivery hints

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Know exactly what you’re talking about

Steve Jobs is known to be a no nonsense guy who turned Apple around

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Believe in what you’re saying

Bill Gates may have all the frill and fuss about him, but he rarely connects with his audience

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Don’t be a voice-over

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Relax… Enjoy yourself

The key to being relaxed is confidence

The key to confidence is being prepared

By Venugopal Reddy Challa