Presentation Delivery for Shared Meaning

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Presentation Deliveryfor Shared Meaning

• Using Your Voice and Body Effectively

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Delivery and Presentation Effectiveness

• NOT the ONLY thing
• The icing on the cake
• The penmanship of an oral presentation
• Necessary but not sufficient

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Basic Delivery Issues

• Vocal Delivery
• HOW the verbal message is produced
• Physical Delivery
• Use of the body rather than the voice to
  communicate

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Vocal Clarity

• Appropriate Volume
• Appropriate Rate
• Smooth Delivery Flow
• Clear Articulation
• Proper Pronunciation

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Vocal Quality

• Sound Natural
• Sound Conversational
• Use Vocal Variety
• Stress Important Points

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Eye Contact

• Regular
• Direct
• Inclusive
• Sustained

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Stance
Basic Strategy Stand Still!

• Advanced Strategy Move Around!

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Gestures
Things to APPLY

• Things to AVOID

• Be sure they are strong
• Be sure they are visible
• Be sure they are varied

• Folding hands in front or back
• Crossing arms
• Hands on hips
• Playing with hands, clothing, pens, etc.

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Preparing for Effective Delivery

• Do not rely on practicing in your head.
• Focus exclusively on vocal delivery.
• Focus exclusively on physical delivery.
• Integrate vocal and physical delivery.
• Simulate actual speaking situation.