Presentations are ways of communicating ideas and information to a group. Presentation skills and public speaking skills are very useful in many aspects of work and life, may they be in business, sales and selling, training, teaching, lecturing and generally entertaining an audience. Developing the confidence and capability to give good presentations, and to stand up in front of an audience and speak well, are also extremely helpful competencies for self‐development.
Even if the formats and purposes of presentations vary significantly, for example: oral (spoken), multimedia (using various media, visuals, audio, etc), PowerPoint presentations, short impromptu presentations, long planned presentations, educational or training sessions, lectures, or simply giving a talk on a subject to a group on a voluntary basis for pleasure, all successful presentations will generally use the essential techniques and structures explained here.
Aside from presentation, technique, confidence, experience and preparation are key factors. This paper will give you a good overview of key presentation and public speaking elements, aspects to
consider while preparing and useful pointers for the final delivery. In the second part I will touch on the subject of speaking to an international audience while the final segment will touch on the
importance of presentation and public speaking skills in today’s business world.
Table of Contents
1. Introduction
2. Presentations & public speaking
2.1 Creating your presentation
2.2 Using aids
2.3 Delivering your presentation
3. International Audiences
3.1 What works here doesn't always work there
3.2 Choose your language carefully
3.3 What to expect from your audience
3.4 Good advice, as always: be prepared
4. Competence in presenting and public speaking
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