Seven Lessons for a Great Presentation
6 May 2013
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Giving a public presentation is and remains an art. It's not enough to know how to use PowerPoint... Giving a presentation means creating contact, a bridge with your audience, to transmit information, to communicate a real message, clear, precise, and usable in a professional context.
1. Be Passionate
Some wrongly imagine that a presentation needs only excellent content and a professional appearance to be easily and brilliantly delivered. No, that's not enough.
Dare to be passionate, let your enthusiasm and intellectual dynamism convey the information you want to share. Believe what you say, say what you believe in: there lies the secret, that "little extra" that makes all the difference between mediocre presenters and those who excel, who know how to interact with their audience in an exciting and honest way.
2. Grab Your Audience's Attention
We already know: the first impression sets the tone. The first few minutes of your presentation are crucial because they will capture—or not—the audience's attention for the rest of your talk. Start strong. Avoid spending too much time introducing yourself or boasting about your past achievements. Let someone else do that briefly, and then get to the point.
3. Be Concise
When it comes time to sit passively and listen, young and old have a limited attention span. So know how to be brief, get to the essential points, and avoid unnecessary details. Hit the main ideas with force and speed. It is better to leave your audience wanting more than to "overfeed" them with information that is indifferent to them, or even excessive.
4. Be Physically Close to Your Audience
Yes, get away from the podium and avoid hiding behind a desk, far from your audience. Remember that the goal is to create contact, a connection.
5. Sometimes, Clear Your Screen
To get out of the presented subject, it is useful to clear the screen on which attention is fixed. By clearing the screen, you regain all the necessary attention.
6. Look at the People You Are Addressing
Don't just quickly scan the group listening to you. Dare to look at the people you are speaking to, without making them uncomfortable or lingering too long. Never look at the projection screen because the best way to lose contact with your audience is to turn your back on them. Also, remember to smile. No one ignores the power of a big, genuine smile.
7. Be "Pro"
Be polite and affable. In short, remain professional from beginning to end. For example, when someone asks a question or makes comments, thank them for their contribution. Even if you are dealing with someone unpleasant, continue to behave like a gentleman or lady. A true professional does not lose their composure.
The ReKrute.com Team
1. Be Passionate
Some wrongly imagine that a presentation needs only excellent content and a professional appearance to be easily and brilliantly delivered. No, that's not enough.
Dare to be passionate, let your enthusiasm and intellectual dynamism convey the information you want to share. Believe what you say, say what you believe in: there lies the secret, that "little extra" that makes all the difference between mediocre presenters and those who excel, who know how to interact with their audience in an exciting and honest way.
2. Grab Your Audience's Attention
We already know: the first impression sets the tone. The first few minutes of your presentation are crucial because they will capture—or not—the audience's attention for the rest of your talk. Start strong. Avoid spending too much time introducing yourself or boasting about your past achievements. Let someone else do that briefly, and then get to the point.
3. Be Concise
When it comes time to sit passively and listen, young and old have a limited attention span. So know how to be brief, get to the essential points, and avoid unnecessary details. Hit the main ideas with force and speed. It is better to leave your audience wanting more than to "overfeed" them with information that is indifferent to them, or even excessive.
4. Be Physically Close to Your Audience
Yes, get away from the podium and avoid hiding behind a desk, far from your audience. Remember that the goal is to create contact, a connection.
5. Sometimes, Clear Your Screen
To get out of the presented subject, it is useful to clear the screen on which attention is fixed. By clearing the screen, you regain all the necessary attention.
6. Look at the People You Are Addressing
Don't just quickly scan the group listening to you. Dare to look at the people you are speaking to, without making them uncomfortable or lingering too long. Never look at the projection screen because the best way to lose contact with your audience is to turn your back on them. Also, remember to smile. No one ignores the power of a big, genuine smile.
7. Be "Pro"
Be polite and affable. In short, remain professional from beginning to end. For example, when someone asks a question or makes comments, thank them for their contribution. Even if you are dealing with someone unpleasant, continue to behave like a gentleman or lady. A true professional does not lose their composure.
The ReKrute.com Team
