Elements of Successful Presentations

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Elements of Successful Presentations
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Objectives

• You will gain an understanding of the elements of
  successful presentations, resulting in improved
  communication of your message.

• You will learn to apply basic design elements for
  creating supporting visual aids.

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Communication
2 A giving or exchanging of information, signals,
or messages as by talk, gestures, or writing
5 The art of expressing ideas, especially in
speech and writing
Websters New World Dictionary, 3rd ed.
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Communication
Communication influences thoughts, feelings, and
actions.
Information merely informs
Use the 80/20 Rule
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Presentations
There are two types of speakers those that are
nervous and those that are liars.
Mark Twain
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Types of Presentations

• Informative

• Persuasive

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Presentation Basics
What is the purpose?

• Who is the audience?

• WIIFM? Whats in it for me?

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Presentation Basics
Preparing the presentation

• Begin with the conclusion

• Develop a strong intro and close

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Presentation Basics
The introduction

• Lets them know why they are there

• Grabs their attention

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Presentation Basics
The body

• The heart of the messagedetails, facts

• Keep it simpledont bog them down

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Presentation Basics
The closing

• Reinforces WIIFM

• Helps them remember the key points

• Lets them know what actions to take

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Presentation Basics
The essentials of the message

• Clarity

You want your message to shine through
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Presentation Basics
The essentials of the message

• Consistency

Stay on point
Adhere to good grammar rules
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Presentation Basics
The essentials of the message

• Medium

Choose what will deliver your message
effectivelyto the right audience!
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Presentation Basics
The essentials of the message

• Relevancy

The right information for the right audience
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Presentation Basics
The essentials of the message

• Primacy/Recency

You want the audience to remember both the
opening and close of your presentation
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Presentation Basics
Be prepared

• Know your material

• Prepare materials ahead of time

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Presentation Basics
Be prepared

• Rehearse it!

• Get a handle on timing

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Presentation Basics
Be prepared

• Create visuals with key points

• Become comfortable w/ equipment

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Presentation Basics
Be prepared

• Become familiar with the room

• Match clothing to the audience

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Presentation Basics
Engage your audience!

• Use questions and discussions

• Create activities to bring the topic to life

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Elements of Successful Presentations

• Welcome to the MALC Elements of Successful
  Presentations Session. I apologize upfront. I
  am not an expert in this topic, but we could not
  find anyone to do it. So, Ive done a little
  reading and educated myself about communication .
  So, well make the best of it.
• Objectives
• WE have several important objectives for the
  session today, all of which are designed to help
  you achieve your ultimate goalbecoming a more
  effective communicator. I assure you that all of
  the objectives are measurable and achievable, and
  can be evaluatedboth quantitatively and
  anecdotally. When we are through today, you will
  have mastered them, thus being one step closer to
  becoming a strong communicator.
• Questions?
• Types of Presentations
• Inform
• Teach
• Motivate
• Sell
• Persuade

Animation issues
Text issues
Content issues
Design issues
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Color scheme is congruent
Elements of Successful Presentations
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Presentations
There are two types of speakers those that are
nervous and those that are liars.
Mark Twain
Why the black Background?
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Presentation Basics
Be prepared
Limit bullet items

• Know your material

• Prepare materials ahead of time

Keep to the center
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Objectives

• You will gain an understanding of the elements of
  successful presentations, resulting in improved
  communication of your message.

• You will learn to apply basic design elements for
  creating supporting visual aids.