This document provides tips for creating highly successful presentations in 3 sentences or less:
Open with an attention-grabbing title and opening statement. Use visuals to clearly show data and emphasize key points, and engage the audience by making connections to everyday experiences. Practice multiple times out loud to refine vocal delivery, body language, and ensuring a strong call to action in the closing.
5. The great Aopening designed to grab your attention.
Start with related story, or do something unexpected,
shock them with a number of data and statements.
11. Engage your audience by making
them relate to what you tell, give a
healthy humor, asking question and
making eye contact. Make
comparisons to events from
everyday life that most people are
more than familiar with.
15. Visual, Verbal and Vocal. While all three are important, for some
audiences, what you say may not be as important as how you say it.
For other audiences, the way you look and the facial expressions
you use will influence their impressions.
16. V I S U A L
The first thing your audience see
is your appearance. Before you get
a chance to say a word, some of
them will already have judged you
based solely on how you look.
17. V O C A L
There are six vocal cues to
remember: pitch, volume, rate,
punch, pause, and diction. It is
also important to speak clearly
and enunciate. Vary your tone
and speed and tailor your
delivery rate to accommodate
any regional differences.
18. V E R B A L
There are three verbal
communication rules to remember:
Use descriptive, simple language;
use short sentences; and avoid buzz
words and jargon.
20. At least three to six times, out loud -- saying it differently each
time to keep the spontaneity. Practicing in your head where you
are eloquent won't work as well than actually saying it.
22. In the end of your presentation, Summarize your point,
note the most important thing, and end with clear call to
action. Plant a seed in their mind and make them think.