The ‘How to …’ Presentation

The ‘How to …’ Presentation

What is a ‘How to …’- Presentation?

• Informative speech

• Completion of a task or a process

The ‘How to …’ Presentation

How is it accomplished?

• Demonstration of the task or process

• Series of steps

The ‘How to …’ Presentation

What are possible topics?

How to …:

• tie your shoes correctly

• set up a blog

• speak with conviction

• eradicate malaria

• predict the weather

• etc.

The ‘How to …’ Presentation

What is the outline?

• Why

• Overview of the entire process

• The steps, one-by-one

• For each, describe it, then show it (if possible)

• (Optional) Discuss options, extras, or variations

• Summarize

The ‘How to …’ Presentation

Why

• Motivate the audience?

• What’s the benefit?

– Earn money?

– Build a range of skills?

– Make life easier?

– Solve an important problem?

The ‘How to …’ Presentation

Why

• TIP

– Open with a story (paint a picture)

– How will life improve with this knowledge?

The ‘How to …’ Presentation

Overview of the entire process

• Provide a mental framework for details

• Not overly complex

• Provide context for the steps

The ‘How to …’ Presentation

Overview of the entire process

• TIP

– Include a diagram illustrating the steps

– List the prerequisites needed

The ‘How to …’ Presentation

The steps, one by one

• Stick to core outline

• Keep the series simple

• Defer optional steps for later

• Provide clear ‘signaling language’ between steps

The ‘How to …’ Presentation

For each, describe it, then show it (if possible)

• For each step:

– Explain the purpose (why is it necessary)

– Use clear language (what needs to be

done)

– Show how (how should it be done)

The ‘How to …’ Presentation

Discuss options, extras, or variations (optional)

• After the completed task or process

• Add options or variations

The ‘How to …’ Presentation

Summarize

• Summarize briefly

• Recap the benefits

The ‘How to …’ Presentation

About visuals

• Your body is the best

• Physical props make it real

• Use photograph and diagrams

• Keep them simple

• Can the audience see them?