Present Like a Pro

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Present Like a Pro

• Its as easy as One, Two Three
• OALT/ABO

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What will you be Presenting?
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Ready, Set, Go!Power of 3

• Preparing your materials (Ready)
• Preparing yourself (Set)
• Delivering your presentation (Go!)

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Preparing your Materials (Ready)
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Planning

• Develop objectives
• Begin with the end in mind
• What is the expected outcome of the presentation?
• What do I want my audience to know/feel/do as a
  result of the presentation?
• What is the main point?

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Objectives/OutcomesAt the end of this session
you will

• Understand the importance of planning
• Practice preparing a presentation using the IT
  method
• Learn the power of 3
• Be able to organize a dynamic presentation
• Practice a mini presentation
• Have tools to overcome anxiety

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Assess Audience Needs

• Who are they? - background, age, gender
• How many?
• Compulsory or optional session?
• What are their needs?
• Current problems or concerns?
• Lets do it (handout)

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What an Audience Needs to Hear

• I will not waste your time
• I know who you are
• I am well organized
• I know my subject
• Here is my most important point
• I am finished

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Organize Your PresentationPower of 3

• Tell them what youre going to tell them
• Tell them
• Tell them what you told them

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Organize (power of 3)

• Introduction
• Body
• Conclusion

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Crafting Your Message The IT Method

• The IT! Method is an exercise to help you develop
  the content of your presentation.
• 1. Brain IT!
• 2. Group IT!
• 3. Trim IT!
• 4. Spice IT!
• 5. Do IT!

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Brain IT!

• Brainstorm capture ideas, concepts and
  information.
• Yellow sticky notes (such as Post-its) give the
  creative process life.

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DOVE brainstorm

• D defer judgment
• O Opt for offbeat ideas
• V vast number of ideas
• E expand of ideas

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Group IT!Power of 3

• Cluster your ideas
• Three is the ideal number of points. This is not
  an absolute!
• Try to keep it simple.

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Trim IT!

• Trim the ideas within each group and put them
  into a logical order.
• Remember, even though many experts believe 3 is
  the ideal number, you are not bound to it.

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Spice IT!

• Add memorability
• Enliven (this will aid retention)
• Provides interesting relief.
• Dont forget to spice the beginning and then
  ending remember that the opening and the
  closing are the most important items in the
  presentation.

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The Numbers on Why You Need Visuals
Visuals increase the retention of messages.
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Contents of your Spice Cupboard

• Stories
• Quotes
• Facts
• Props
• Handouts
• Audio
• Video
• Slides

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Do IT!

• Write, re-write
• Write an outline
• Edit
• Practice, practice, practice
• Critique/feedback
• Technology or not????

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Move to a Corner.
Stay on the dock, thanks
Speed boat
Hmm?
Cruise ship
Canoe
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What makes an awesome presenter?
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Preparing yourself (Set)
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• Exercise A Breathe - Relax - Breathe
• Exercise B The Walk
• Exercise C Greetings
• See Handout

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Avoid Bad Delivery Habits

• Fillers "ah", "um", and "and
• Annoying movements
• Too many gestures
• Screaming clothing
• Sloppy editing
• Turning your back

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How to Hold Audience Attention Be Clear, Be
Quick, Be Gone

• Avoid
• Wordiness
• Fad Phrases
• Overload
• Too many slides
• Rushing
• No interaction or reflection

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Tips for Using Your Voice Effectively!

• Make sure you speak loud enough so that your
  audience can hear you.
• Use your abdomen and legs.
• Amplify the mike is your friend.
• Stand erect with shoulders back.
• Alternate the pace of your voice.
• Slow down for important points.
• Use the pause.
• Drink water.

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Some Great Resources To Help You See Handout
http//www.presentersonline.com
http//www.presentersuniversity.com
http//www.nwlink.com/donclark/leader/leadpres.ht
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Finish with a flourish!

• The audience may forget much of what you say in
  the middle, but they will remember what you said
  in the end, if you do it right!
• Close with
• A quotation or poem or humour
• A story or video clip
• A challenge

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Is this what you want people to remember at the
end of your presentation?
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May you live all the days of your life Thank
you!