Post on 16-Jul-2020
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01The first few minutes of a presentation are the most
important.
Start your presentation with a quick introduction to who you are and then reel them in with a compelling opener.
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02You won't score points with a data dump.
You might impress your audience with
your sales growth but they will walk
away remembering how they felt.
People remember stories, not facts.
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03Poor presentation flow will lose your
audience’s attention.
When developing your presentation, outline your content first. This will act as a roadmap that your audience can follow.
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04Transitions & animations can create emphasis but too much can be annoying.
Keep it simple. If you’re going to use them, choose one or two that are no-frills
and stick with them the whole way through.
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05Avoid putting everything on the slide and reading it out
like a script.
Stick with a few key ideas. The visual presentation should only complement your verbal one.
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06You can make
more of an impact by removing the chart altogether
and presenting the key takeaways.
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Nothing tunes people out faster than a deck filled with uninspiring charts.
07No matter what
your topic is, don't take yourself too
seriously.
Humor is a powerful tool. Know your audience, draw from relevant anecdotes, and practice your delivery.
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08If you're not excited about your topic, why should they be?
If your topic doesn't excite you, find
something about it that does.
Don’t fake it - your audience will see
right through it!
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09People can only retain
three points really well
before their retention drops.
Start by removing the clutter. Each slide should have a clear focal point and any text or graphic should make a strong impact.
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10You can engage
your audience with simple gestures like eye contact,
movement around the stage, or discussion.
Communication is a two-way street
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