Effective Presentation Skills

Common Presentation Mistakes Tips On Presenting Well

TIMING Don’t Use Too Many Slides! Rehearse Against The Clock 30-20-10 Rule Rehearse Against The Clock

Composition Of Your Presentation Information intake in a presentation

Composition Of Your Presentation So….. Use Visuals (pictures, graphs, tables, props) whenever you can If you are using speech alone you are only using 38% of the communication medium Minimise use of bullet points (7% Text)

Some Problems With Text Don’t Make Your Text Too Small! Its Very Difficult To Read! Don’t Make Your Text Too Small! Its Very Difficult To Read! Don’t Make Your Text Too Small! Its Very Difficult To Read! >30pt

Content Don’t Make Your Slides Too ‘Busy’

Information Overload. Too Complex A Very, Very ‘Busy’ Slide Indeed! This slide is very, very full. Blah Blah Blah! This slide is very, very full. Blah Blah Blah! This slide is very, very full. Blah Blah Blah! This slide is very, very full. Blah Blah Blah! This slide is very, very full. Blah Blah Blah! This slide is very, very full. Blah Blah Blah!

Content Don’t Make Your Slides Too ‘Busy’ Keep It Simple! (Rule Of 3) Avoid Unnecessary Maths

Content Don’t Make Your Slides Too ‘Busy’ Rule Of 3 Keep It Simple! Avoid Unnecessary Maths Don’t ‘Give It Away’ All At Once

Your Audience Will Instantly Read Forwards Through Any Text You Show This Is Just A Distraction! You Want Them To Concentrate On What YOU Are Saying!

Vocal Problems Speak Loudly And Confidently! If Your Voice Won’t Carry Amplify It Don’t Just Read Out The Slides Speak ‘Around’ Them!

When Using A Microphone Don’t Be Afraid Of It! Use It With Confidence! Speak Into It – Don’t Turn Away!

Interaction With The Audience Look At Your Audience! Don’t Stare At Your Laptop / Notes Or The Screen!

Summary Try And Relax Keep To Time, (30-20-10 Rule) Keep It Simple, (Rule Of 3) Rehearse, Rehearse, Rehearse

Q. How Do I Know I’m Presenting Well ? Prof. Lalor Will Stay Awake! Unless… He’s Fooling Everyone By Wearing His Special Holographic Glasses!

Happy Presenting!