Contents
1 Get Ready to Make Successful Presentations
Elements of a Successful Presentation
Organizing Information Effectively
Choosing the Right Amount of Information
Speaking to Be Heard and Understood
Choosing the Right Presentation Aids
Benefits of Learning to Give Successful Presentations
Key Actions for Making Successful Presentations
Preparing for the Presentation
So Why Are You Taking This Course?
Reducing Anxiety Before a Presentation
Controlling Symptoms of Nervousness
Step 2: Define the Presentation Objectives
Step 3: Determine What Presentation Methods to Use
Step 4: Select the Information to Include and Organize It Effectively
Step 5: Identify Where to Use Presentation Aids
From Outline to Script or Notes
Incorporate Presentation Aids and Activities
Factors to Consider about the Presentation Environment
Prepare for Questions and Answers (Q&A)
Let the Audience Know Right Away How You Plan to Handle Questions
Anticipate Questions and Prepare Responses
Questions You Can’t—or Don’t Want to—Answer
Strategies for Handling Problems
Facilitate and Control Audience Participation
Respond Quickly to Distractions and Interruptions
Handling Difficult Participants
Managing Questions and Answers (Q&A)
Use Questions to Elicit Questions
Make It Easy for People to Ask Questions
Make the Questions and Answers Useful to Everyone
6 Using Presentation Aids Effectively
Key Factors to Consider When Using Presentation Aids
Guidelines for Selecting, Preparing, and Using Presentation Aids
Appendix A: Presentation Worksheets