Develop Your Presentation Skills
by Theo Theobald
2011 (168 pages)
ISBN:9780749462789
Containing anecdotes and expert input, as well as learning points and case studies, this guide takes a step-by-step approach to developing a great presentation, from unpacking the original brief, to understanding what an audience wants, and more.
Develop Your Presentation Skills
Preface
Introduction
Chapter 1 ? What?s Your Motivation?
Overview
Personal goal setting
The presenter?s alter-ego
Who are you?
Main elements of character
Summary
Chapter 2 ? Where Do You Begin?
Different types of presentation
Desperately seeking speaking
Summary
Chapter 3 ? What On Earth Are You Going To Say?
Start with the audience
Develop templates
Topicality
Active research and statistical information
Individuality
Using quotations
Summary
Chapter 4 ? It?s Time to Write? Now!
The big script
Write it, learn it
Notes and nudges
Writing with PowerPoint
The five steps to good writing
Summary
Chapter 5 ? The Power of Storytelling
The benefits of storytelling
True or false?
Collecting stories
How to tell a story
Summary
Chapter 6 ? Using Humour
Appropriateness
Are you funny?
Planned versus off the cuff
What to expect when you deliver a funny line
Jokes versus anecdotes
What to do when humour fails
The art of exaggeration
Topicality
Summary
Chapter 7 ? What?s the point of PowerPoint?
Overview
PowerPoint basics
Developing a PowerPoint presentation
Summary
Chapter 8 ? Other Visual Aids
Autocue or tele-prompt
Flipchart
Electronic whiteboard
Summary
Chapter 9 ? Rehearsal
Overview
Rehearsal technique
Memory tips
Summary
Chapter 10 ? Finding Your Voice
Overview
Volume
Passion
Pace
Umms and errs
Summary
Chapter 11 ? Openings
Overview
False starts
The negative start
Top tips for brilliant beginnings
Summary
Chapter 12 ? Endings
Make the ending definite
Make it upbeat
Make it tight
Make it passionate
Once you?re done
Applause
Summary
Chapter 13 ? Handling Your Nerves
Overview
Antidote to nerves ? checklist
Body language
Summary
Chapter 14 ? Handling Your Audience
Overview
Fear of the audience
Never criticise
Build your skills
Audience interaction
Summary
Chapter 15 ? Question and Answer Sessions
The downsides
Tips for success
Summary
Chapter 16 ? Getting Ready ? Some Practical Aspects
Appearance
Equipment
Summary
Chapter 17 ? As the Moment Approaches
The final countdown
I wasn?t expecting that!
Summary
Chapter 18 ? Progress Report
You are the best judge
Video and review
Good friends versus jealous peers
Audience reaction
Future bookings
Formal feedback
Summary
Chapter 19 ? What next?
Beyond best practice
Projection
Tools of the trade
Character
Frequency
Familiarity
And finally?
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