Description
Presentation is the act of introducing via speech and various additional means (for example with sharing computer screen or projecting some screen information) new information to an audience. Usually presentations are used in seminars, courses and various other organizational scheduled meetings.
Tips for Designing Your Presentation
Prepare and practice
Give yourself enough time to prepare and practice for each important presentation. Practice your presentation a few times so that you are comfortable with the flow of the presentation as well as the content. Have friends or family watch a practice session and have them ask questions it is important you are very familiar with your content. Time your practice sessions to see how long the presentation takes. It is important to stay within any time limits that have been given and not take up too much time. Make sure that you are not speaking too quickly.
Be clear about who your audience is and what action you want them to take
Understand the needs and interests of each specific audience. Be clear about what action you want the audience to take as a result of your presentation. Focus your presentation on what will best persuade the audience to take that action.
Limit the amount of content to one key point on each slide
Presentation materials include three parts—slides, speaker notes, and handouts. Slides contain the least content; speaker notes include more extensive bullet points that remind you of what to say; handouts include full text. Don't try to include enough content on the slides to have them serve as handouts or speaker notes. Practice your presentation so that you don't need to rely on the slides to remind you of what to say. Include just one key idea on each slide. Use fonts and text sizes that will be easy to read from the back of the room. Use your spoken words to fill in the details. Leave behind a handout that provides additional details.
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Use graphics that convey the key point on the slide
Don't clutter slides with graphics that don't effectively illustrate the key point. Don't use boring stock clipart. Consider using high-quality stock photos (commercial or Creative Commons) that illustrate your point and display them large on the slide. Use color combinations that are attractive and make your presentation easy to read. Use charts and graphics that clearly convey the main point and don't just clutter or complicate the slide. Use bullet points sparingly. Use transitions and animations sparingly.
Craft the look of your presentation to convey your business's brand message
Don't use a standard, stock presentation template. Create or modify a template to include backgrounds, colors, fonts, and images that reflect your brand. Feature your company name, logo, and tagline, but don't create clutter by including them on every slide.
doc_515591359.docx
Presentation is the act of introducing via speech and various additional means (for example with sharing computer screen or projecting some screen information) new information to an audience. Usually presentations are used in seminars, courses and various other organizational scheduled meetings.
Tips for Designing Your Presentation
Prepare and practice
Give yourself enough time to prepare and practice for each important presentation. Practice your presentation a few times so that you are comfortable with the flow of the presentation as well as the content. Have friends or family watch a practice session and have them ask questions it is important you are very familiar with your content. Time your practice sessions to see how long the presentation takes. It is important to stay within any time limits that have been given and not take up too much time. Make sure that you are not speaking too quickly.
Be clear about who your audience is and what action you want them to take
Understand the needs and interests of each specific audience. Be clear about what action you want the audience to take as a result of your presentation. Focus your presentation on what will best persuade the audience to take that action.
Limit the amount of content to one key point on each slide
Presentation materials include three parts—slides, speaker notes, and handouts. Slides contain the least content; speaker notes include more extensive bullet points that remind you of what to say; handouts include full text. Don't try to include enough content on the slides to have them serve as handouts or speaker notes. Practice your presentation so that you don't need to rely on the slides to remind you of what to say. Include just one key idea on each slide. Use fonts and text sizes that will be easy to read from the back of the room. Use your spoken words to fill in the details. Leave behind a handout that provides additional details.
© 2012 HP LIFE. All rights reserved.
Page 1 of 2
Use graphics that convey the key point on the slide
Don't clutter slides with graphics that don't effectively illustrate the key point. Don't use boring stock clipart. Consider using high-quality stock photos (commercial or Creative Commons) that illustrate your point and display them large on the slide. Use color combinations that are attractive and make your presentation easy to read. Use charts and graphics that clearly convey the main point and don't just clutter or complicate the slide. Use bullet points sparingly. Use transitions and animations sparingly.
Craft the look of your presentation to convey your business's brand message
Don't use a standard, stock presentation template. Create or modify a template to include backgrounds, colors, fonts, and images that reflect your brand. Feature your company name, logo, and tagline, but don't create clutter by including them on every slide.
doc_515591359.docx