GREEK ANIMAL WELFARE FUND How to give a successful presentation

Define the Purpose What are your main messages? No more than three

Introduction Middle Summary Have a structure

Correct level and suitable for your audience Audience

Power Point Presentations Make them interesting Colourful slides Illustrations Not too much text

What not to do The European Commission is currently considering the comments submitted by stakeholders following the closure of the consultation round on the protection of animals during transport. The Commission is also expecting to draft a new proposal on technical specifications for a central satellite navigation system. Meanwhile, Eurogroup has met with the Dutch and Swedish agricultural ministries to discuss the future steps in relation to live transport. Eurogroup has also learnt that the Czech presidency does not currently have any plans to continue the work on the transport proposal. Eurogroup recently complained to DG Health and Consumers (SANCO) about the lack of attention given to the topic of animal welfare at its up-and-coming conferences. DG SANCO is organising one event on “Delivering for Tomorrow’s Consumers” on October and another on November on global risk assessment, yet neither conferences are scheduled to tackle animal welfare concerns. The first event will look at the future challenges of the (next) Commission and Eurogroup feels that animal welfare should have a place in this discussion. The risk assessment conference has also overlooked animal welfare aspects by failing to acknowledge that risk assessments often entail animal testing. Excluding animal welfare is therefore a clear oversight. Eurogroup has subsequently asked DG SANCO to make good on the promises made in the Animal Welfare Action Plan.

Practice Pay particular attention to the time Remember to leave time for questions

Check List Equipment Presentation Where is the venue? Your introduction

The Big Day Don’t panic Dress smartly Arrive early

You're on Stage

Speak clearly Don’t mumble

Microphone It’s not going to bite you. Use it

Make eye contact Talk to them not at them

Keep your posture open with your arms relaxed Body Language

Body Language Don’ts Crossed arms Hands on hips Hands crossed in front of you Hands behind your back

Bad Language

Question time Repeat the question Answer Thank the person

It’s over Relax