PRESENTATION SKILLS
RATIONALEPresentation Skills Training make business professionals more effective presenters in any context, from a meeting with colleagues to a sales pitch or a keynote address and even tour guiding
OBJECTIVESAt the end of the session participants would become aware of the different presentation techniques that enhances learning mood and maximizes knowledge sharing techniques.
KEEP IN MIND…• Verbal, Vocal and Visual meanings of
communication changes through time
• Things that remained constant:– People are searching for meaning– People need focus– People need a “model” to identify with– People need bonding
INDIVIDUAL SKILLSSkills you use naturally when presenting one-on-one:
Eye ContactCalm, RelaxedVocal EnergyStory TellingNatural
Skills you use naturally when presenting to a large group:
Use of Audio VisualsOrganizationPreparation
We want to bring all these together
in any situation
THE BRAIN THEORYLEFT BRAIN RIGHT BRAIN
LogicalLinear PresentationAnalysisComputation
Creative AspectColorful GraphicsGamesSkits
THE KEY…LEFT BRAIN RIGHT BRAIN
BRAIN TAPPING: TECHNIQUE 1
BRAIN TAPPING: TECHNIQUE 2
TTENTIONTTENTION
NTERESTNTEREST
ESIREESIREACTIONACTION
BRAIN TAPPING: TECHNIQUE 3The BIG
ISUALISUAL
UDITORYUDITORY
INETICINETIC
PEOPLE LISTEN TO…
What’s In It – For Me? Station
PEOPLE LISTEN TO…
Make Me Feel Important About Myself
SKILLS TO PRACTICE…• Eye Communication• Posture & Movement• Gestures & Facial Expression• Dress & Appearance• Voice & Vocal Variety• Language, Pauses & Non-Words• Listener Involvement• Humor• Visuals
EYE COMMUNICATION
POSTURE & MOVEMENT• Always be at the “READY POSITION”• Stand & Move Naturally• Movement Tips
– Praying conveys nervousness– Parade rest makes gestures and movements
difficult– Hands on waist conveys authority– Folded arms in front conveys defensiveness
and insecurity– Hands in pocket can be a real distraction
specially if pockets are full
POSTURE & MOVEMENT• Movement Tips
– Fig leaf position puts trainer in visually awkward position
– Steeping conveys strong opinions and a closed mind
– Wiping on clothes projects obsessive compulsive disorder
– Hands on face conveys uncertainty and fraud
VOICE & VOCAL VARIETY
LISTENER INVOLVEMENT
VISUAL• Force order and
sequence in the presentation.
• Require selection and itemization of key ideas.
• Prevent omission of vital points.
• Conserve time by keeping the topics on track
• Instill confidence• Provide alternative
visual other than the yourself