Few pointers to improve your Presentation Skills.

1. Effective
Presentations

2. Presentation First,
PowerPoint second…

4. Research and Study

5. Opening connects you with your audience
Try to open with something that your
audience already know

6. Who are they?
Why are they here?
Do they know about you?
Their current knowledge about topic
Their background, education, experience

7. Tell a storyPlan your
Presentation

8. <=>
less is more

11. Select a theme not a template
Try Different
Combinations
Let your creativity flow

15. Fonts selection

24. Slide Transition, animation and sounds …..
This is NOT
the time to
get funky!

25. Slide Transition, animation and sounds …..
Especially
Sounds!

26. Why should not do this?
Annoying, Distracting
Takes attention
away from your
message
Might make you look like you are playing with
a new toy and NOT serious about presenting

27. To focus the
audience
attention
To control the flow
of information
To go from one
thought or idea
to another
When to use slide transitions and animations

34. Images tend to
catch people’s
attentions!

35. How to search High Res visuals

36. Professionalism
Never
Block the
screen or
look back
Remember
Don’t hide
behind the
podium
Never
Block the
screen or
look back

37. Body
Language
Eye Contact, shows
trustworthiness,
confidence and
involvement
Graceful / calm
movement shows
confidence and helps
keep the audience’s
attention
Be aware of audience
mood,
Make pauses – silence
attract attention

38. Some Common Mistakes
Planning words
before visual
support
Trying to cover
too much
Discussing
EVERY aspect
Discussing
EVERY detail
Focusing on what you are
interested in and NOT what the
audience need to know
Assuming that you can be smooth, polished
and professional without practice

39. Rehearse.
And rehearse again

40. End of Presentation
THANKYOU
Presented by
Ahmar Hasan
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M:0321 2220089
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