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How to deliver an effective presentation

Whatever your career path, it is important that you understand how to deliver an effective presentation. Whether you’re expected to give routinely presentations or if you’re preparing for suddenly being thrown into the deep end one day, knowing how to present yourself and the right, relevant information can be crucial. No one wishes to be caught off-guard, and for some, presenting can be completely nerve-wracking. No matter your skillset, it is still possible for you to ace your upcoming presentation. Below are four tips that will guide you through this process.

Be prepared

Fail to prepare, prepare to fail. That is the mantra that you should have in mind when it comes to getting ready for your presentation. The more you prepare, the easier it will be for you to impress your audience. That is why you should use an online flash card maker to organize your points. You should also think about making handouts, as this will save your audience from having to take notes and will give them the chance to focus on what you are saying.

Use plenty of interesting visuals

Although it is important not to distract your audience with too much text, you should be using plenty of images to capture their attention. If you are delivering a PowerPoint presentation, ideally you should have one large image on each slide. This is also true if you are using presentation boards or a projection screen. Simplicity is key if you are going to get your message across.

Encourage audience participation

If you are going to prevent the room from switching off during your presentation, you will need to encourage audience participation. Perhaps you could ask your listeners thought provoking questions throughout your speech. Another idea is to ask your audience members to work with the person next to them on a short exercise. This will save them from sitting in silence and will give you a quiet moment to collect your thoughts. Finally, you should leave plenty of time for questions at the end of your talk. You need to make this clear at the start of your presentation so that everyone has time to think of one to ask. You could even stage a few questions beforehand so that you don’t have to suffer through any awkward silences.

Use technology to your advantage

If you determined to establish yourself as an innovative and interesting speaker, it is important that you use technology to your advantage. Instead of using a simple PowerPoint, you should experiment with a Prezi Presentation. You could even give members of your audience tablets or ask them to text in their questions. Exploring the many uses of technology will help you to ensure your presentation stands out from the crowd. Just make sure that you have plenty of run-throughs before the big day. You should also have a back-up plan that doesn’t rely as heavily on technology, as this will be essential if anything goes wrong at the last minute.

Dana R

"You can have everything in life you want, if you will just help other people get what they want."

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