1. Presentation Skills 18 month Meeting, Unilever Vlaardingen, March 29-31, 2010 Timothy J. Foster University of Nottingham

2. What Makes a good presentation?

3. Good, simple introduction Warm, confident voice Clear structure Speaking clearly Passion for subject Free of unnecessary jargon Visually interesting slides Appropriate use of humour Large fonts

4. What Makes a good presentation? Positive body language Making sure screen is always visible No fidgeting Eye contact with audience Verbal pointers indicating different sections Summary Slide Presentation at correct level for audience Staying within time limit Handling questions confidently and honestly

5. Presentation Skills Skills required –Preparation –Content –Structure –Delivery –Timing –Visual Aids –Response to Questions –Summing Up

6. Presentation Skills Qualities needed –Confidence –Impact –Manner –Non-verbals

7. Presentation Skills Learning from experience –Self-Assessment –Feedback

8. Different Presentation Structures

9. The Classical The Problem Centred The Comparative The Sequential The Thesis

10. The Classical 1.Introduction 2.a b c 3.a b c 4.a b c 5. Conclusion

11. The Problem Centred 1.Statement of problem 2.Solution 1 3.Solution 2 4.Solution 3 5.Conclusion

12. The Comparative 1.Introduction: Items X and Y 2.Feature 1X and Y 3.Feature 2 X and Y 4.Feature 3X and Y 5.Summary

13. The Sequential 1.Introduction 2.Argument 1…leads to 3.Argument 2…leads to 4.Argument 3 5.Conclusion

14. The Thesis 1.Introduction Assertion is made and then proved or disproved Using a mixture of argument, evidence, speculation… Conclusion

15. Controlling your nerves Prepare Rehearse Use your breath Get as much experience as you can Learn from watching others

16. Making Talks Memorable Good recall depends on: –Actively processing information Gain attention/involvement –Amount to be remembered Keep attention Use structure –Depth of processing Elaborate with examples, visual imagery Make the audience work –Relationship to existing knowledge Relate to everyday/prior experience

17. Gaining Attention Startling fact Question Quotation Anecdote Humour

18. General Hints KIS(S) – plenty of white space, not too many ideas per page Use figures or pictures if appropriate Use clear bullet points Make sure font is big enough Include clear introduction slide Include a clear conclusion slide

19. Do & Don’t Do –Use colour carefully –Practise –Have prompts if you need them

20. Do & Don’t Do –Use colour carefully –Practise –Have prompts if you need them (These might be visual and use them as tabs)

21. Do & Don’t Do –Use colour carefully –Practise –Have prompts if you need them Don’t –Over-do effects –Crowd slides –Have too many slides –Talk with your back to the audience –Use a script

22. Body Language Close / negative –Arms folded –Legs folded –Avoiding eye contact –Nervous pacing or fidgeting –Trembling –Breathing shallow, high in chest –Touching face –Slumped shoulders Open / positive –Arms uncrossed –Legs uncrossed –Warm eye contact –Solid stance –In control –Breathing deep, into belly –No distracting mannerisms –Shoulders back

23. Any Questions?