How to make a Great Presentation?
Here are few tips to ensure a great presentation…
1. State the Objectives: A presenter must ensure that he/she understands the
purpose of the presentation. Sometimes a good presentation fails to make an impact
because the audience is not clear what the presentation is about. A good way to start a
presentation is to clearly state/mention/include the objectives in the presentation.
2. Analyze your audience: The presenter must find more about his/her target
audience. Whether the audience has a specific educational background or whether they
are from upper middle class or middle class. Basis the topic/theme of the presentation,
it is very important to know some specific details of the target audience. This also helps
to create a rapport with the audience during the presentation.
3. Avoid heavy text on PowerPoint slides: Usually presentations are
associated with PowerPoint slides, however, it is always advisable to use a blend of
various forms of learning. It could be a fun activity, a short quiz, or small story. More
often than not, these are the learning methods that generate interest of the target
audience. If you still wish to use slides, write 10 or less words in each slide. Use bullet
points wherever possible. More words on one slide carry a risk with them -the audience
will get busy in reading what is written than what the presenter is saying or the audience
might just get bored by seeing a lot of words.
4. Rehearse... Rehearse... and Rehearse: The feeling is quite different while a
presenter is presenting LIVE than when he/she is just practicing in a closed room. It is a
good idea for the presenter to practice at the venue [if possible]. This helps him get
familiar with the place and the surrounding. Also, a presenter should make as many
notes as possible and also think of possible questions that might come up during the
course of presentation.
5. Revisit the obiectives: Once the notes have been made, a presenter must
critically analyze the presentation with respect to the objectives of the presentation. He
should ask himself questions like -"Does this presentation match the objectives
stated?", "s this presentation flowing logically?" In today's market scenario, if a person is
able to think, write, and present persuasively, he has won half the battle.
Here are few tips to ensure a great presentation…
1. State the Objectives: A presenter must ensure that he/she understands the
purpose of the presentation. Sometimes a good presentation fails to make an impact
because the audience is not clear what the presentation is about. A good way to start a
presentation is to clearly state/mention/include the objectives in the presentation.
2. Analyze your audience: The presenter must find more about his/her target
audience. Whether the audience has a specific educational background or whether they
are from upper middle class or middle class. Basis the topic/theme of the presentation,
it is very important to know some specific details of the target audience. This also helps
to create a rapport with the audience during the presentation.
3. Avoid heavy text on PowerPoint slides: Usually presentations are
associated with PowerPoint slides, however, it is always advisable to use a blend of
various forms of learning. It could be a fun activity, a short quiz, or small story. More
often than not, these are the learning methods that generate interest of the target
audience. If you still wish to use slides, write 10 or less words in each slide. Use bullet
points wherever possible. More words on one slide carry a risk with them -the audience
will get busy in reading what is written than what the presenter is saying or the audience
might just get bored by seeing a lot of words.
4. Rehearse... Rehearse... and Rehearse: The feeling is quite different while a
presenter is presenting LIVE than when he/she is just practicing in a closed room. It is a
good idea for the presenter to practice at the venue [if possible]. This helps him get
familiar with the place and the surrounding. Also, a presenter should make as many
notes as possible and also think of possible questions that might come up during the
course of presentation.
5. Revisit the obiectives: Once the notes have been made, a presenter must
critically analyze the presentation with respect to the objectives of the presentation. He
should ask himself questions like -"Does this presentation match the objectives
stated?", "s this presentation flowing logically?" In today's market scenario, if a person is
able to think, write, and present persuasively, he has won half the battle.
