1. Content Preparation:
The foremost step for the presentation is the
content preparation. It needs lot of homework for an effectual presentation.
Here are some tips for the same,
ü Start
with a paper and pencil, to create a mind-map.
ü Take
out the important key words.
ü Try to
connect those and relate each other key words.
ü Give
a break and analyze again.
ü Repeat
it until you feel good with the outcome.
2. Slide
Content:
The slide content is the most important part
of a presentation. These are my suggestions for an effective presentation,
ü
Go for maximum 10 slides.
ü
The minimum font size should be 26.
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Avoid animations usage (it will distract audience from
your speech).
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Explain through smart arts and drawings rather than a
lengthy description.
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Be sure that you are doing presentation and not News
reading.
3. Eye
Contact:
ü The eye contact
is a crucial part of the presentation; it makes the audience stick to your
presentation.
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Some negative eye contacts also create bad impressions.
For example, 'the light house' and 'tennis-umpire' eye contacts.
ü
Give time for each audience, don't just focus
on one side (usually in jury or judges) or front side of the
audience, and try to cover most of the audience.
4. Gestures:
Gestures play a vital role in the presentation, it shows your attitude. Some
tips for the effective body language.
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Practice makes perfection; do rehearse in front of a mirror
or video tape your presentation for self-analyzing.
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Try to command over your hand at the time of
presentation. The right usage of hand draws the attention of the audience.
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Don’t be too nervous and try to be more perfect. Just go
in the flow, stress create stutter and suffocation.
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5. Dress Code:
Dress code is also important for a speaker. Do care about thing you wear at
the time of presentation. It should be pleasing and gives you esteem look.