1. 1 Presentation Skill Orientation Class by Lecturer: LONG BUNTENG ORIENTATION CLASS CAMBODIAN MEKONG UNIVERSITY

2. 2 Who are Presenters? ORIENTATION CLASS CAMBODIAN MEKONG UNIVERSITY POLITICIAN TEACHER SINGER/ENTERTAINER STUDENT OTHERS

3. 3 Where does Presentation Take Place? EVERYWHERE AT HOME AT SCHOOL AT WORK PUBLIC CENTER ORIENTATION CLASS CAMBODIAN MEKONG UNIVERSITY

4. 4 Preparation Planning Planning Objective Objective Audience Audience Content Content Approach Approach Organization Organization Visual aids Visual aids Rehearsal Rehearsal ORIENTATION CLASS CAMBODIAN MEKONG UNIVERSITY

5. 5 Planning Plan your presentation carefully Plan your presentation carefully Thorough preparation will make you more confident Thorough preparation will make you more confident and help you to overcome your nervousness and help you to overcome your nervousness ORIENTATION CLASS CAMBODIAN MEKONG UNIVERSITY

6. 6 Objective Think about what you want to achieve Think about what you want to achieve Are you aiming to inform, persuade, train or entertain your audience? Are you aiming to inform, persuade, train or entertain your audience? ORIENTATION CLASS CAMBODIAN MEKONG UNIVERSITY

7. 7 Audience Whom exactly will you be addressing? Whom exactly will you be addressing? How many people will be attending? How many people will be attending? What do they need to know? What do they need to know? What do they already know? What do they already know? ORIENTATION CLASS CAMBODIAN MEKONG UNIVERSITY

8. 8 Content Brainstorm your ideas first Brainstorm your ideas first Then decide which are most relevant and appropriate to your audience and to your objectives and carry out any research that is necessary Then decide which are most relevant and appropriate to your audience and to your objectives and carry out any research that is necessary Be selective! Don’t try to cram too much into your presentation Be selective! Don’t try to cram too much into your presentation ORIENTATION CLASS CAMBODIAN MEKONG UNIVERSITY

9. 9 Approach A good rule of thumb is to ’tell your audience what you’re going to say, say it, then tell the audience what you’ve said’ A good rule of thumb is to ’tell your audience what you’re going to say, say it, then tell the audience what you’ve said’ Try to develop your key points in an interesting and varied way, drawing on relevant examples, figures etc Try to develop your key points in an interesting and varied way, drawing on relevant examples, figures etc for support as appropriate for support as appropriate You might also like to include one or two anecdotes for additional variety and humor You might also like to include one or two anecdotes for additional variety and humor ORIENTATION CLASS CAMBODIAN MEKONG UNIVERSITY

10. 10Organization Think about how you will organize your content Think about how you will organize your content Your presentation should have a clear, coherent structure and cover the points you wish to make in a logical order Your presentation should have a clear, coherent structure and cover the points you wish to make in a logical order Most presentations start with a brief introduction and end with a brief conclusion Most presentations start with a brief introduction and end with a brief conclusion Use the introduction to welcome your audience, introduce your topic/subject, outline the structure of your take, and provide guidelines on questions Use the introduction to welcome your audience, introduce your topic/subject, outline the structure of your take, and provide guidelines on questions Use the conclusion to summaries the main points of your presentation, thank the audience for their attention, and invite questions Use the conclusion to summaries the main points of your presentation, thank the audience for their attention, and invite questions ORIENTATION CLASS CAMBODIAN MEKONG UNIVERSITY

11. 11 Visual aids if you have a lot of complex information to explain, think about using some charts, diagrams, graphs etc., on an overhead projector or flipchart if you have a lot of complex information to explain, think about using some charts, diagrams, graphs etc., on an overhead projector or flipchart Visual aids can make a presentation more interesting and easier to understand, but make sure they are appropriate and clear- don’t try to put too much information on each one Visual aids can make a presentation more interesting and easier to understand, but make sure they are appropriate and clear- don’t try to put too much information on each one ORIENTATION CLASS CAMBODIAN MEKONG UNIVERSITY

12. 12 Rehearsal Allow time to practise your presentation- this will give you a chance to identify any weak points or gaps Allow time to practise your presentation- this will give you a chance to identify any weak points or gaps You will also be able to check the timing, and make sure you can pronounce any figures and proper names correctly and confidently You will also be able to check the timing, and make sure you can pronounce any figures and proper names correctly and confidently ORIENTATION CLASS CAMBODIAN MEKONG UNIVERSITY

13. 13 Delivery Nervous Nervous Audience rapport Audience rapport Body language Body language Voice quality Voice quality Visual aids Visual aids Audience reaction Audience reaction ORIENTATION CLASS CAMBODIAN MEKONG UNIVERSITY

14. 14 Nervous You will probably be nervous at the beginning of your presentation You will probably be nervous at the beginning of your presentation Don’t worry- most people are nervous in this situation Don’t worry- most people are nervous in this situation Try not to speak too fast during the first couple of minutes- this is the time you establish your rapport with the audience and first impressions are very important Try not to speak too fast during the first couple of minutes- this is the time you establish your rapport with the audience and first impressions are very important You might find it helpful to memories your introduction You might find it helpful to memories your introduction ORIENTATION CLASS CAMBODIAN MEKONG UNIVERSITY

15. 15 Audience Rapport Try to be enthusiastic- your interest in the subject matter will carry your audience along Try to be enthusiastic- your interest in the subject matter will carry your audience along Look around your audience as you speak- eye contact is essential for maintaining a good rapport Look around your audience as you speak- eye contact is essential for maintaining a good rapport You will also be able to pick up signals of boredom or disinterest, in which case you can cut your presentation short You will also be able to pick up signals of boredom or disinterest, in which case you can cut your presentation short ORIENTATION CLASS CAMBODIAN MEKONG UNIVERSITY

16. 16 Body language Stand rather than sit when you are delivering your presentation and try to be aware of any repetitive hand gestures or awkward mannerisms that might irritate your audience Stand rather than sit when you are delivering your presentation and try to be aware of any repetitive hand gestures or awkward mannerisms that might irritate your audience ORIENTATION CLASS CAMBODIAN MEKONG UNIVERSITY

17. 17 Voice quality You must be clearly audible at all times- don’t let your voice drop at the end of sentence You must be clearly audible at all times- don’t let your voice drop at the end of sentence If you vary your intonation, your voice will be more interesting to listen to and you will be able to make your points more effectively If you vary your intonation, your voice will be more interesting to listen to and you will be able to make your points more effectively ORIENTATION CLASS CAMBODIAN MEKONG UNIVERSITY

18. 18 Visual aids Use your visual aids confidently, making sure you allow your audience time to absorb information from flipcharts and transparencies Use your visual aids confidently, making sure you allow your audience time to absorb information from flipcharts and transparencies ORIENTATION CLASS CAMBODIAN MEKONG UNIVERSITY

19. 19 Audience reaction Be ready to deal with any hostile questions Be ready to deal with any hostile questions Polite, diplomatic answers are a good disarming tactic, but if you should find yourself ‘under fire’ suggest that the audience keeps any further questions until the end of the presentation and continue with your next point Polite, diplomatic answers are a good disarming tactic, but if you should find yourself ‘under fire’ suggest that the audience keeps any further questions until the end of the presentation and continue with your next point ORIENTATION CLASS CAMBODIAN MEKONG UNIVERSITY

20. 20 Language Simplicity Simplicity Clarity Clarity Signaling Signaling ORIENTATION CLASS CAMBODIAN MEKONG UNIVERSITY

21. 21 Simplicity Use short words and sentences that you are comfortable with Use short words and sentences that you are comfortable with There is no benefit in using difficult language There is no benefit in using difficult language ORIENTATION CLASS CAMBODIAN MEKONG UNIVERSITY

22. 22 Clarity Active verbs and concrete words are much clearer and easier to understand than passive verbs and abstract concepts Active verbs and concrete words are much clearer and easier to understand than passive verbs and abstract concepts Avoid jargon unless you are sure all your audience will understand it Avoid jargon unless you are sure all your audience will understand it ORIENTATION CLASS CAMBODIAN MEKONG UNIVERSITY

23. 23 Signaling Indicate when you’ve completed one point or section in your presentation and are moving on to the next Indicate when you’ve completed one point or section in your presentation and are moving on to the next Give your audience clear signals as to the direction your presentation is taking Give your audience clear signals as to the direction your presentation is taking ORIENTATION CLASS CAMBODIAN MEKONG UNIVERSITY

24. 24 End of Presentation Thank You for Your Attention ORIENTATION CLASS CAMBODIAN MEKONG UNIVERSITY