Preparing a Presentation THINGS TO CONSIDER Oral communication

THINGS TO CONSIDER ØOral communication is different from written communication ØKeep it simple and

Consider Your Audience n Make presentation relevant to audience q n i. e. don’t

Tell a Story n Make a logical structure that is similar to a good

How To Speak n n Speak slowly and clearly. Take a breath before you

Design n Don’t use full or wordy sentences. q q Harder for the audience

The Example of Steve Jobs Identify early and use theme throughout Provides an outline

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Preparing a Presentation

THINGS TO CONSIDER ØOral communication is different from written communication ØKeep it simple and focus on a few key points ØBe sensitive to your audience ØMake the audience want to learn more ØHandling Q&A is as important as the formal talk itself

Consider Your Audience n Make presentation relevant to audience q n i. e. don’t present all math to a everyday people Think about following questions q q Who am I addressing? What do I have to say? What do I want my audience to know? What would my audience want to know?

Tell a Story n Make a logical structure that is similar to a good story. Beginning: context of presentation q Body: develop main points. q q Conclusion: summarize main points, take home message.

How To Speak n n Speak slowly and clearly. Take a breath before you move to next point. Take a deep breath before you start. Try not to say so, ummm or other time fillers too often.

Design n Don’t use full or wordy sentences. q q Harder for the audience to follow. Harder for you to use as a reminder.

The Example of Steve Jobs Identify early and use theme throughout Provides an outline with clear transitions Be passionate and enthusiastic Make numbers and statistics meaningful (set in context) Visual and simple (very little text)