Delivering the Presentation A Summary of Chapter 13 Delivering the Presentation

Types of Delivery Guidelines for Delivery Question and Answer Sessions Speaking With Confidence Conclusion/Credits Introduction and Contents

Types of DeliveryTypes of Delivery

Manuscript Presentations Memorized Presentations Extemporaneous Presentations Impromptu Presentations Types of Delivery

Guidelines for DeliveryGuidelines for Delivery

Visuals of Presentation –Clothing –Appearance –Speaking –Verbal –Finishing Guidelines for Delivery

Live presentation –Look professional –Well pressed –Dress for occasion –Feel and look comfortable Clothing Guidelines for Delivery

On camera –“Cool” colors –Pastels –Avoid contrasting colors –Men: Sit on coattails –Women: Longer skirts or dresses Clothing Guidelines for Delivery

Look confident –Don’t fidget Hands and feet –Good posture Straight but comfortable –Make eye contact Look at everyone –On camera Body language Appearance Guidelines for Delivery

Speak with confidence –Get set up prior to speaking –You’re worth listening to Proper voice –Proper tone and level for audience and occasion Clarity –Pronunciation Enthusiasm –Energy level for occasion Notes –Color –Using them effectively Speaking Guidelines for Delivery

Sentences –Keep them short Personal pronouns –You, yours, ours Active words –Avoid passive verbs Contractions –Use them –Shorter sentences Don’t dwell on mistakes –Keep going –Don’t point out –Everyone makes mistakes Verbal Guidelines for Delivery

Don’t leave right away –Looks like you’re in a hurry to leave –Someone might have questions Leave with confidence –Shows you are behind what you say –Leaves an impression Finishing Guidelines for Delivery

Question and Answer SessionsQuestion and Answer Sessions

Allow time –During speech –After speech Premature sentences –Know material Start questions –Get audience active Anticipate likely questions –Know material Respect questions –No dumb questions Clarify questions –Make sure you understand Question and Answer Sessions

Stay on target –Keep to subject Addressing questions –Respond to entire audience Summarize –Quick summary of speech Question and Answer Sessions

Remember Appearance –Appropriate Confidence –Make yourself confident Verbal –Choose your words –Flow Finishing –Don’t be in a hurry Q and A –Manage the session –Don’t avoid

Speaking With ConfidenceSpeaking With Confidence

Accept Moderate Amount of Nervousness –Everyone gets nervous –Some fear presenting more than death! Speak More Often –Small, comfortable groups –Ask for feedback Speaking with Confidence

Rehearse Your Presentation –Use an audience –Plan to go 20% longer –Rehearse three to six times –Pay attention to intro/conclusion It’s what audiences will remember most –Rehearse in real setting Speaking with Confidence

Focus On Topic and Audience –Don’t focus on yourself/your nervousness Think Rationally –Perfection may be unobtainable –Impossible to persuade entire audience –Think positive Do not expect the worst Speaking with Confidence

Confidence Building Techniques: –Rehearse with an audience –Reaffirm that you know your subject –You’re only sharing information –Wear comfortable clothing –Seek friendly faces in audience –Be yourself Speaking with Confidence

Conclusion and CreditsConclusion and Credits

Presentation By: –Tony DeMuzio –Matthew Dyer –Jake Gundrum Reference Material: Alder, R. & Elmhorst, J. (2002). Communicating at work: Principles and practices for business and the professions. (7th). Boston, MA: McGraw-Hill. Conclusion and Credits