Pathfinder Instructor’s Award

Organizing Your Presentation Background Preparation Learn about the following: Program Purpose Sequence Audience Age Number Knowledge of the topic Meeting place Expectations Sponsor

Organizing Your Presentation Mental Preparation Know yourself Believe you have something to share Concentrate on the message Maintain a positive attitude Seek chances to share Ask God to bless the presentation as your offering to Him

Organizing Your Presentation Physical Preparation Anxiety reduction Organize to your personality Visualize success Breathe Use relaxing techniques Move Look at friendly audience members

Organizing Your Presentation Start Organizing the Preparation Try to find out more about the people in the audience: How familiar are they with the topic What are their major values What are their needs What are their traditions about presentations What conflicts could impair the effectiveness of the presentation

Organizing Your Presentation Start Organizing the Preparation Prepare the outline Topic Purpose Major objectives Persuade Inform

Organizing Your Presentation Start Organizing the Preparation Fill in the presentation Use phrases, not sentences Use exact quotes with references Plan places for feedback Have advanced and simple parts Check that every part speaks to the objectives

Organizing Your Presentation A Flow Chart to Write the Presentation Set the objective Brainstorm main ideas Outline the body Informative / Persuasive Put points in order Put in supporting points Put attention-grabbers in the correct places Visual aids Activities Choose a catchy title Plan an introduction that Speaks to the audience need Shows the benefits of this presentation Plan a conclusion Plan a memorable wrap-up Check that everything supports your purpose and objectives

Organizing Your Presentation Practice Practice the basics Get feedback Improve the presentation Practice again

Organizing Your Presentation Other ways to gain confidence: Avoid fear of failure Know your topic well Be prepared for possible questions Be sure you are well organized Avoid fear of the unknown Know the “sacred cows” of the audience Talk with the organizer Learn the make-up of the audience

Organizing Your Presentation Give your presentation to God. Practice, visualize success, pray.

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