Public Speaking 103 Ann Jordan

Course Objectives Persuasive Presentations Word ‘Smithing’ Using Power Point Effectively Opportunities to Present

Persuasive Presentations Introduction Body of the Presentation Conclusion Strengths & Areas for Improvement Did the speaker persuade you? How or Why?

Word ‘Smithing’ Trying to convince someone… Use Emotion Charged Words Make it personal WIIFM? Use Emotion Charged Words Tell A Story Demonstrate Your Passion

Tom Peters "Forget all the conventional 'rules' but one. There is one golden rule: Stick to topics you deeply care about and do not keep your passion buttoned inside your vest. An audiences' biggest turn on is the speakers' obvious enthusiasm. If you are lukewarm about the issue, forget it!"    

Persuasion Example One There have been eleven accidents in the past year at the sharp curve which is two miles north of Cherokee Lake on Route 857. Installation of guard rails, warning signs, and a flashing light will cost approximately $34,000. Even though we have not balanced the budget this year, I feel that we should appropriate money for this project. Thank you.

Persuasion Example Two On July 18th of this year John Cochran was found dead. The radio of his car was still playing when the paramedics got to his overturned vehicle. John's neck was broken. It was snapped when his car flipped over an embankment. No one here knows John Cochran because he did not live here, but he died in our neighborhood. Most of you do know of the hairpin turn on Route 857 that has been the scene of eleven accidents this year alone and has injured many friends as well as strangers. We need money to put up guardrails, signs, and a flashing light. I know money is tight, but I hope you see fit to find the funds to remedy this situation before the unknown John Cochran becomes one of your loved ones.

Using PowerPoint Effectively Why do I need to use a template? What do you put on a slide? How many slides will I need to cover my topic? How do I know if I have been effective?

Using PowerPoint Effectively Why do I need to use a template? Standardizes Continuity Organization Flow Control

Using PowerPoint Effectively What do you put on a slide? Start with an outline of the topic One point per topic of discussion Supporting statements underneath Enlarge charts & graphs Utilize handouts Avoid Too Much Text…

Why do they need you? Too Much Text… When you are presenting to an audience, it is important to be able to review your topic thoroughly while keeping their attention and interest. If you have too much text on the screen, the audience will read the screen and pay no attention to you. If you just read them what is on the screen, why do they need you? Review Your Topic Thoroughly Keep their interest & attention If they read the screen or… If you read them the screen… Why do they need you? Give them time to read and digest

Using PowerPoint Effectively How many slides will I need to cover my topic? Be conscious of the time limit Practice and Time your Presentation General Rules… No more than 6 words a line No more than 6 lines a slide Avoid long sentences Fonts… Larger font indicates more important information  Fancy fonts can be hard to read Words in all capital letters are hard to read Avoid abbreviations and acronyms Limit punctuation marks

Using PowerPoint Effectively How do I know if I have been effective? What is your goal? Why is the audience listening? Remember… Tell them what you are going to tell them Tell them Tell them what you told them

Application Training PowerPoint 2003 How can I learn all this? LeasePlan Academy CBT Library Listed on the intranet under Departments, HR, LeasePlan Academy Application Training PowerPoint 2003  Course Name Duration: 21 APP-PPCBT101 PowerPoint 2003: 1 Introduction to PowerPoint 5 Hour(s) 5 APP-PPCBT102 PowerPoint 2003: 2 Completing the Presentation 3 Hour(s) 3 APP-PPCBT103 PowerPoint 2003: Maximizing Presentation Effectiveness APP-PPCBT104 PowerPoint 2003: Color, Masters and Templates 4 Hour(s) 4 APP-PPCBT105 PowerPoint 2003: Drawings, Charts, Sound and Video 6 Hour(s) 6

Opportunities to Present In your current role… Team Meetings Conference Calls Cross-Training MIOs or Action Teams Employee Events Outside Opportunities Church or Community Group Toastmasters

Be proud of Yourself You Did It! Congratulations! Public Speaking 101 – 30 second Presentation Public Speaking 102 – 1 minute Presentation Public Speaking 103 – 2.5 minute Presentation Be proud of Yourself You Did It!

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