Introduction to Presenting

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Introduction to Presenting

• Logistical questions about paired presentations
• Review of Presentation Planning
• Preparation for next class
• Complete Recommendation Memofinal version
• Read New York Times
• Review the SAFW formula in Blue handout pack

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Set a clear objective

• So you must
• Inform
• Persuade/Sell
• Inspire
• Teach/Train
• Note All effective presentations involve an
  element of persuasion!

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Describe your audience

• Who are they?
• What do they need/expect from you?
• What will interest them?
• How can you help them? Benefit them?
• What do they know or feel about you?
• What do they know about your topic?

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Craft your main message or unifying concept

• What key idea, if accepted by your audience, will
  allow them to achieve your objective?
• THEN...
• What supporting points will be needed to develop
  your BIG IDEA?

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Organize supporting points in a logical,
hierarchical order
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Spoken Communication

• Oral communication is difficult to follow
• Minds work 4x faster than mouths
• People only remember 18-25 of what they hear
• We think in pictures and understand new concepts
  through experience

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Speaking for the Ear

• Use Simple, Specific, Concrete Nouns.
• Prefer Strong Active Verbs
• Avoid Long Sentences
• Dont Fear Intelligent Repetition.
• Listeners Must Understand as You Speak There is
  no Instant Replay Button

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Alsothink about the Audience Memory Curve
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Attention
Maximum attention
Beginning...End
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Use three strike structure to gain and retain
audience attention
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INTRODUCTION--the essentials

• Gain audience attention and motivate them to
  listen
• State your purpose and BIG IDEA
• Preview key points/arguments--prepare them to
  follow your thinking
• Transition smoothly to first point

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INTRODUCTION State your objective and main
message

• Involve your audience in shared objective
• Today we will see that preparation is the key to
  a successful job interview

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INTRODUCTION Preview key points/arguments

• There are three things you should do to prepare
  for any interview
• 1) ...
• 2) ...
• 3) ...

Put these on your agenda slide
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INTRODUCTION Transition smoothly to first key
point...
To look at each of these steps in more detail,
lets first examine your starting point creating
a good resume. (Start with your strongest or
most important point--based on audience
experience and bias)
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BODY Lead audience through the logic of your
thinking

• Use a moving blueprint slide
• Plan clear transitions between key points
• Reinforce how key points relate back to your main
  message and objective
• Use visuals and delivery techniques to maintain
  audience attention

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CONCLUSION Tell them what youve told them

• Reinforce objective
• Summarize key points in longer presentation
• Stress benefits to audience
• Describe any next steps or action needed

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Check out the space

• Size
• Lighting
• Available AV equipment
• Room configuration
• How will you work the room?

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Create Visuals

• Think visual!
• Practice with your visuals
• Touch, turn, and talk

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Practice, Practice, Practice!
Voice and Speech
Eye Contact
Gestures, Movement, Stance