Presenting: Sharing information, advice & ideas Preparing to make an impact

This presentation aims to address the following questions: How do I feel about giving a presentation? What information do I need to help me plan a presentation? How do I structure a presentation? How do I maximise the impact of my presentation? How do I make a judgement about my performance?

Pause for thought……. How do you feel about giving a presentation? Why do you feel like this? (e.g. previous experience, uncertainty, nature of presentation) To help prepare for your next presentation, why not complete a SWOT analysis? That might help you develop a presentation that plays to your strengths while allowing you address any weaknesses. SWOT analysis Make a note of these thoughts & feelings – to come back to once you’ve delivered your presentation

Copies of this form are available to download from ‘my learning space’ in the CPD webfolio

What makes a good presentation? Think about all the different presentations you’ve seen & heard... Make a list of the qualities that make for a good presentation. You might want to think about that as a member of the audience; & as the presenter.

Some examples Dr Lorimer Moseley speaking about pain at the University of South Australia (posted on YouTube) Dr Lorimer Moseley Delia Smith’s classic explanation of cakes from the BBC’s archive (posted on YouTube) Delia Smith’s Sir Ken Robinson talking about his book ‘The Element’ at the RSA (posted on RSA’s website) Sir Ken Robinson Please check that you’ve got a live internet connect & that you’ve adjusted your computer’s volume control before clicking the links.

PLANNING Making a successful presentation....

Information needed to help planning Who (audience & level) What (content & context) Why (expectations of me) Where (venue & resources) When (time available – to prepare; & to present) which informs How Think back to the different presentation styles seen on slide 6, your list of what makes a good presentation, & the outcome of your SWOT analysis. Use this information to think critically about the possibilities for your next presentation.

ADDING STRUCTURE I’ve researched my content...

Structuring a presentation Introduction (help audience get to know you & what to expect – structure & content) Main body Conclusion/summary (wind-down, pulling presentation together, space for questions, & thanks) Structure should also sustain interest Look for opportunities to signpost your audience (forward & backwards)

Variety: maintaining interest…… Use of voice Style of delivery Audience participation? Opportunity for personalising content (e.g. with an activity or reflective task)? Literature suggests that people can focus on a presentation for about 15 – 20 minutes before losing concentration... Think back to the presentations seen on slide 6 & others you’ve experienced.... What strategies do speakers use to maintain the interest of an audience? Looking at your SWOT analysis, would any of these strategies work for your next presentation.

Maximising your impact Preparation – mental & physical Handling notes e.g. cue cards, annotated powerpoint slides, memorising, ad-libbing? Body language – open & welcoming Breathing & posture – to help you project & control your voice Familiarity – with content & structure Playing to your strengths

Closing the loop Getting feedback from the audience Reflecting on your experience to inform future practice A form to help you collect feedback from your audience (can be used or modified to meet your specific needs) is available in the CPD webfolio

Critical evaluation of a presentation – some prompts Revisit your list of thoughts & feelings [slide 3], your SWOT analysis [slide 4], your preparation notes & feedback from the audience [slide 13] & your own reaction to the presentation. what worked/didn’t work – what evidence do I have to support that view why did/didn’t it work? – opportunity here to link to information outside the situation (e.g. theories of communication/motivation, best practice evidence) what changes should I make? what have I learnt? how have I changed? how will I apply this learning in my practice? Remember to record your evaluation – to inform your next presentation