1. Handout 1: Understand how to develop a presentation
PowerPoint presentation
Unit 304 (B&A43): Develop a presentation
Handout 1: Understand how to develop a presentation

2. Aims and objectives
The aims of this lesson are to:
Explain best practice
Explain who needs to be consulted
Explain the factors to be taken into account.
The objectives are for you to:
Understand the best practices involved
Identify who must be consulted
Understand the factors that need to be taken into account.

3. How not to create a presentation!!
Use of the colours
Think of your audience
This is font 8
This is font 10
This is font 12
This is font 14
Writing Font 16
Sub Heading Font 20
Heading Font 24
Flying animations

4. What are best practices?
Best practice is a method or technique that is used that has consistently shown better results than others.
When looking at best practice for a presentation you need to consider the following:
Appropriate size of font
Use of colours
Use of charts and graphics
The right method.

5. The right method?
When delivering any presentation you must consider the right method to deliver your message/information.
Is it more appropriate to use:
Handouts
Presentation software
Memory?

6. Who and why?
When developing any presentation who and why needs to be consulted?
Manager/team leader
Whoever has requested that you develop a presentation must be consulted. You need to know, and understand, their aims and objectives of the presentation. You may also need guidance on organisation policy towards presentations.
Subject matter expert (SME)
Development of a presentation requires knowledge, of the subject matter, but also necessary IT skills if using presentation software. The SMEs in each case should be consulted to ensure the best outcome is achieved. You should also consider discussing the development with your health and safety advisor to ensure compliance with the necessary legislation.

7. Specific aims and objectives Researching of the topic
Factors to consider
The development of a good presentation is incumbent on several factors:
Specific aims and objectives
Researching of the topic
Key points to be delivered
Relevant handouts.

8. 5 ‘Ps’
When developing any presentation it is imperative, for a successful outcome, to follow the 5 ‘Ps’:
Planning and
Preparation
Prevent
Poor
Performance.

9. Summary
Best practice
Consultation
Factors
5 ‘Ps’

10. Assessment

11. Questions?

12. Types of communication media
Your next lesson:
Types of communication media