Effective Presentations
Cheri Bales
Agenda Getting
Started—Breaks and Lunch Mechanics Be Careful What you Say Be Careful What you Don’t Say Visual Attraction Overcoming your Fears Beyond “OK” to GREAT
Time for fun ď ľ Form ď Ž
groups of four people
Practice introducing yourself in 40 words or less (elevator talk)
Getting Started The
Challenge of Preparing
Audience Script Material Presentation Style First Impressions
Getting Started Know
Your Audience
Accept Differences Avoid Assumptions Avoid Judgments Tailor Language
Getting Started Write
Your Script
Strong Introduction Organize Key Points Address Conflicts Recap, Remind Call to Action
Time for fun ď ľ Attention
Getting Intros
Time for fun Attention
Getting Intros
Get into NEW groups of 4 Your topic is “Toxicity in Second-Hand Smoke” Use an attention-getting technique to develop one introduction per group
You may fabricate facts as needed
Getting Started Know
Your Material
Use Outline and Notes Stay on Topic Use Logical Transitions Rehearse
Getting Started Presentation
Reading Memorizing Using Notes Impromptu
Style
Getting Started First
Impressions
Open with a BANG! Attention Getters Credibility Audience Involvement
Questions? Cheri
Bales
Hannah/Gold Communications cheri.bales@wmich.edu 269.341.3786