Effective Presentation Skills Chapter 7

Using Voice Effectively Conveying enthusiasm Volume, rate, inflection Minimalizing distracting vocalizations and, um,like verbal expressions, you know Microphones

Using Eye Contact Effectively Purpose Meanings Eye Scans

Using Nonverbals Effectively Gestures and movement Silence and pauses Distance

Using props effectively When to use Strategies

Organizing Content Linking content to objectives Using relevant examples Strategies ( advanced organizers, summaries, transitions ) Time management Logical flow Concluding statements

Using Humor, Stories,... Stories and anecdotes Analogies Humor

Summary Adhere to allotted time Use voice effectively Use nonverbal behaviors to support the training Organize a logical flow to the presentation Use stories, humor, and analogies effectively

Activity (20 minutes) You are a trainer for a large VCR manufacturer and have been asked to do training for customers on setting the time on the VCR. Outline a presentation, (a) organizing the content, (b) identifying the resources/props needed, and (c) specifying any activities, anecdotes, or analogies to be included.