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Presentations 101
Improving Your Presentation Skills
Tips and Techniques
some brand new Videoconferencing tips
Paul Galvani University Of Houston
Presentations 101
The Fear Of PUBLIC SPEAKINGFrom the Greek Glosso meaning tongue and phobia meaning fear
This is the Number One Fear of All Fears
The Fear of DYING is Number Seven
Presentations 101
“There are two kinds of speakers: Those who are nervous and Those who are liars” Mark Twain
Presentations 101
Time is a valuable asset
Your audience is investing in you
They expect a return on
their investment
Presentations 101
One good ideaIs the basis of allGood presentations
What do you want your audience to remember?
Presentations 101
It’s all in the PREPARATION
“He who fails to prepare is Preparing for failure” Unknown
REHEARSE, REHEARSE, REHEARSE
Presentations 101
Know in advance to whom the presentation is being made
Know how many people will be in attendanceKnow where the presentation is being madeKnow how long the presentation is supposed
to beCheck out the room in advanceKnow where the room and A/V controls are
Presentations 101
Physical Stuff
•Where to stand•Where to look•Eye Contact•How to address the screen•What to do with your hands
Presentations 101
You’d better have an……Introduction, body and conclusion
Or
Tell ‘em what you’re gonna tell ‘emTell ‘em, then Tell ‘em what you told ‘em
Presentations 101
Humor is not your friend
Beware of telling a joke
A humorous story, if it pertainsto the subject matter, may bebeneficial
Presentations 101
Use visuals to reinforce your points
Remove visuals when they no longer apply
Ensure that everything can be clearlySeen from the back of the room
The rule of 6 (6 lines, 6 words)
Presentations 101
•No monotones•Don’t mumble•Use a good range of voice, especially for emphasis•Watch the “ahs, ums” and “you knows”
Presentations 101
If you have a lengthy handout, do notPass it out until the end
orIf you have a series of smaller handoutsIt’s OK to hand them out as you go along
Presentations 101
NO•Thanking the audience•Saying “I’m really glad to be here”•Telling a joke•Saying “I’ve been asked to speak about..”•Apologizing (for anything)•Forcing your audience to say “Good Morning”
Presentations 101
Be a StorytellerI’d like to share a story with you
I’d like to paint a picture for you
The best way for me to tell you about thisIs to tell you about Richard.
Presentations 101
Q & A
Let the audience know whether you would like Them to ask questions during your presentationOr hold them until the end
Remember, there’s no such thing as aStupid question…….
Videoconferencing 101
Videoconferencing tips
Be on your very best behavior from the moment you set foot in the videoconferencing room until the moment you leave
Videoconferencing 101
The camera magnifies everything.Don’t forget that your colleagues all over theWorld can watch you twirl your hair, pick your Nose or teeth, bite your lip, clench your jaw,Check your watch or Blackberry or scratch any Part of your body
Videoconferencing 101
Even for videoconferencing from your homeOffice, make sure you dress below the belt As well. Else you run the risk of standing upTo fetch something and getting caught withYour pants down
Videoconferencing 101
Maintain eye contact with other liveParticipants as well as with remote viewers.Don’t just stare at the screen. Don’t gazeAway or seem detached. Don’t frown or slouch,Put your hands on your chin or bob up andDown in your chair. Avoid large hand and body motions. Don’t fall asleep.
Videoconferencing 101
Rehearse at Kinko’s or video yourself At home and view it twice: first withoutThe audio then again without the video