Prepared byTA. Mohammed Samy

AgendaKnow your goalsKnow your audienceFocus on what mattersBe professionalBe Confident

Know your goalsA presentation can be for one or more of:

PersuasionEducationInformationReporting

Good News Bad News Progress

Asking for feedbackOther…

Know your Goal cont.Project Stage Goals

Initial Persuasion

IntermediateInformationReporting (Progress)

FinalInformationPersuasion

Know your Goal…some goal setting mistakes.

Too little persuasionWhen you want to convince the audience of

your idea, do not assume a priori that they understand the importance of your topic or share your goals.

Too much educationWhen your goal is persuasion, focus on saying why your project is good, not how it works.

Too little informationWhen reporting information, use sufficient details and remember to mention why this information matters.

Know your audienceYour audience have goals, too!THEY drive the presentation, not youFCIS audience

Have a scientific backgroundHave little time ;)Have certain important expectations

Use scientific method Do a sufficiently challenging project Have a plan from the start Have enough background about what you’re doing

Focus on what matters

Ask yourself, for everything you write or say…Does it work towards my goal?

Emphasize goalsRemove all distractions

Focus on what matters cont.

Emphasize goalsBring important stuff first.Be short and to the pointDon’t put too many goals…

Focus on what matters cont.

Remove all distractionsUse very few or no animationsDon’t put too much on one slideDon’t side trackDon’t allow people to sidetrack you!Use focused sentencesDon’t turn your back to the audience!

Be Professional

Speak ProfessionallyDress ProfessionallyUnderstand the importance of non-verbal communication

Answer Questions Professionally

Be Professional cont.

How to answer questions ?Understand the questionUse active listeningRemember to know your audience

Be confident

Show enthusiasmDon’t be fazed by troubleBe prepared

Misc. TopicsDon’t be too formalIn relevant situations, involve your

audience and ask for feedbackRehearse with friends if you can, ask them

for commentsIf the audience are expected to ask

questions, make it easy for them.

Questions & Answers